Tag Archives: domain names

New in 2022: here comes the .au domain

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For years Australian businesses have signified their Aussie identity through the use of .com.au and .net.au domain names. Coming in March 2022 businesses have a new choice: the .au domain name. For example, CyberGuru could buy the domain name cyberguru.au. For existing businesses, buying your corresponding .au domain name will be important for protecting your […]

Ask CyberGuru: Can I buy a similar domain name that is owned by another organisation?

In this month’s Ask CyberGuru, we are asked the question, “Can I buy a com.au domain name that is similar to a org.au domain name owned by another organisation?”. In terms of your question, a com.au domain name needs to be resemble your Australian business name or trademark. The auDA or Afilias (the name of […]

Are you the master of your domain name?

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A domain name is a part of your business, and as such is an important asset. We strongly believe that you should own your domain name and website. Not only will you have control of how it operates, you can make changes without the need to go back to the website designer and it will […]

Ask CyberGuru – What happens if I forget to renew my domain name registration?

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In this month’s instalment of Ask CyberGuru, we answer the question, “What happens if I forget to renew my domain name registration?”. When you buy an Australian domain name (such as .com.au, .org.au, and net.au) you own the use of that domain for the term of the registration (usually two years). If you forget to renew your domain […]

.net.au domain names half price for the next week only

.net.au domain names half price for the next week only

Are you looking to purchase a new .net.au domain name for your new or existing small business or not-for-profit organisation? For the next week only, as an end of financial year special you can purchase a .net.au domain name for half the regular price. At just $22 for two years, a .net.au domain name can […]

Five reasons why you should use commercial email hosting in your organisation

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Whilst websites are increasingly popular, on occasion where we receive a business card or brochure, the organisation advertising is using an email address supplied by their internet service provider or a free email address provider, such as Gmail or Outlook.com. Not only do these not look unprofessional, they can also present a number of risks to your […]