Domain transfer time depends on factors like the TLD, the registry rules, whether contact info is up to date, if an authorization (EPP) code is needed, and more. If you're performing a domain transfer with Openprovider, here’s a breakdown of timeline expectations, influencing factors, and how to make the process smooth. What do you need ...
If you’re a domain reseller still relying on Network Solutions, you’ve probably felt the friction: rigid pricing, limited automation, and a dated reseller setup. In a market where margins are thin and client expectations are high, sticking with legacy platforms can slow you down. That’s why more resellers today are switching to a Network Solutions ...
2025 marks a historic milestone: .org turns 40. From its first registration in 1985 to becoming a global symbol of trust and purpose, .org has empowered millions of nonprofits, social enterprises, and changemakers to drive impact online. To celebrate this anniversary, Openprovider sat down with Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR) ...
Your choice of domain provider has a direct effect on cost, security, and day-to-day management. Despite this, many people continue with their original registrar simply because it feels easier than moving, even if prices are high or the service no longer fits their needs. That’s why an increasing number of businesses and resellers are asking ...
For domain resellers, the choice of platform isn’t just about access to TLDs – it determines your margins, your ability to scale, and the experience you can offer your customers. When looking for LogicBoxes alternatives, domain resellers should look for TLD coverage, APIs, and wholesale domain pricing for registration, transfers and renewals. Openprovider's Membership model, ...
The web hosting industry is evolving at record speed and so are the economics driving it. Hosting companies, domain resellers, and digital agencies are facing a complex mix of rising infrastructure costs, intense competition, and growing customer expectations for up-time, security, and speed. As big players strengthen their grip on global infrastructure, smaller businesses are ...
Choosing the right domain name is one of the most decisive steps in building an online presence: domain owners and resellers should know what it takes to do it, and should keep their customers informed on how to avoid common mistakes. In fact, domain name pitfalls create a domino effect that marks the future of ...
Transferring a domain name should be a straightforward task, but as many domain resellers, agencies, and IT service providers know, it rarely is. At Openprovider, we support a wide variety of domain professionals who face domain transfer problems daily. From small agencies working on tight deadlines to enterprise resellers handling bulk domain migrations, we’ve clustered ...
What is the 47-day SSL change all about? In a move that’s reshaping the entire internet security landscape, the CA/Browser Forum has proposed reducing the maximum lifespan of SSL/TLS certificates to just 47 days: a dramatic cut from the current 398-day standard. This transition is expected to roll out fully by 2029, and it’s already ...
The domain industry keeps evolving, and the first half of 2025 has offered some clear signals on where things are headed. While .com remains a giant in volume, we’re seeing steady growth in new gTLDs, strategic use of cityTLDs, and rising interest in premium, brandable domains. Here’s what the latest numbers tell us. Steady growth, ...
Introduction Understanding what is domain hijacking means investigating how domain resellers and business owners can lose control of their domain name and what consequences this brings. In fact, a domain name is the foundation of your online presence, your customer trust, and often your business identity. Resellers, full-service agencies and hosting providers need to pay ...
Introduction To understand what is the domain name of a website, we can look at it from both a technical and strategic perspective. A domain name represents the identity of a business or brand and, for this, domain resellers and digital investors consider factors like its typology, its relationship with the users’ search and – ...
Introduction Registered and owned domain names that are not in use, can generate passive revenue while sitting idle. This practice is called domain parking, a profitable strategy that domain investors leverage to either protect a name before selling it or to generate advertisement-based income. Domain resellers, hosting providers and web agencies managing portfolios for clients ...
With trade wars reshaping the economy, Canadian consumers are turning inward – over 80% say they’re buying more Canadian products. What does this mean for businesses and the .CA domain? We sat down with Byron Holland, CEO of CIRA, to find out. OP: How was 2024 for the .CA ccTLD? BH: Last year .CA reached ...
If you’re managing domains at scale or running a business around reselling, you might be looking for NameSilo alternatives. Better pricing, faster automation, and 24/7 customer support are some of the features that domain resellers are looking for in 2026. This guide doesn’t aim to discredit the mentioned brands, but to offer an objective comparison ...
