Messy business: AFTA & ATIA
Stories of competition, contention, and confusion from the .au namespace
Domain monetisation for .au domain names
Monetising domain names involves generating revenue through various strategies. The primary methods are described below. 1 Advertising Revenue Developing a website associated with the domain and earning income by displaying advertisements. This can be achieved through: 1. Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising Earning money each time a visitor clicks on an ad
What are SPF, DKIM, & DMARC?
Here are five key facts about SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: 1. SPF (Sender Policy Framework) * Purpose: SPF is designed to detect email spoofing by allowing the owner of a domain to specify which mail servers are authorised to send email on its behalf. * How it Works: SPF uses DNS records
Google Workspace secondary domain invalid SPF
Google Workspace (formerly GSuite) is Google's "Secure Online Productivity & Collaboration Tools" paid product used for (amongst other things) sending emails using a non-Gmail domain - a key benefit over (free) Gmail. With Google Workspace you can add multiple domains. However, it seems this has some
DNS record types explained
The Domain Name System (DNS) is the underlying system that ensures your Internet traffic (web requests, emails, video calls, etc.) finds its way to the right destination. As humans, we use easy-to-remember names such as domainsafe.au and google.com. Amongst other important tasks, DNS is the thing that turns
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Adoption of the .au top-level domain
There is some evidence to suggest that the direct .au domain space (e.g., example.au) could become more prominent or even a de facto standard for domain registrations in Australia, although it is not yet dominant. Here are some indicators that support this possibility: 1. Adoption and Availability of
Cost of the auDA Dispute Resolution Policy
The cost of filing a complaint under the auDA Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP) depends on the dispute resolution service provider and the number of panelists chosen to handle the case. The primary provider for auDRP disputes is the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. Here is an overview of the typical
auDA's Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP)
The auDA (Australian Domain Administration) Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP) provides a framework for resolving disputes regarding the registration of .au domain names. It aims to address issues where a domain name has been registered in bad faith or infringes on trademarks or rights. Here's an overview of how
Domain name registration in Australia
In Australia, domain name registration is managed by auDA (the Australian Domain Administration), which regulates the allocation of .au domain names. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how domain name registration works in Australia: Choosing a Domain Name: * You need to select a domain name that reflects your business, organization,
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