Steven White

.dot, the new open domain extension from Dish DBS, reaches General Availability on 2 November 2026. This guide covers the Sunrise, Early Access and GA dates, which route fits trademark owners, developers and everyone else, the registry rules registrars don't publish, and how it differs from Polkadot's .dot names.

Slovenia's .si extension is being registered worldwide as shorthand for 'super intelligence' since September 2026. Anyone can hold one, with no local presence. This guide covers what happened, how .si compares with .ai, the registry rules that matter and the risks to check before you buy.

When a .wtf domain makes a brand more memorable, when it can hurt trust, and what to check before choosing one over .com, .fun, or .lol.

Does a .party domain feel too narrow? See how it compares with .com, .events, and .fun, and what to check before registering one.

Compare .school, .academy, .education and other top-level domains for learning institutions, with pricing and who can register.

Is .online worth it? Compare it with .com, .co, .net, .info, and ccTLDs by availability, trust, SEO, use case, and real site examples.

A practical look at the .video domain name: who it fits, SEO trade-offs, registration steps, renewal costs, and best uses for video-first projects.

Not sure where the hostname ends and the domain name begins? See how subdomains, FQDNs, and other URL parts fit together - with simple examples.

Thinking about a .finance domain? Compare it with .com, .bank, and other finance extensions, then check rules, pricing, and how to choose the right fit.

How to secure a domain name step by step: choose a safe registrar, turn on WHOIS privacy, set up 2FA, and stop hijacking, typosquatting, and phishing.