July 2012

Domain Redemption Period Explained.

Once a domain name reaches it's expiry date it remains unchanged for about two weeks before going into the redemption period.

The redemption period is a grace period for the current registered owner.

Domain names that fail to be renewed every year will first proceed to an inactive state referred to as the redemption period. The redemption period lasts for 30 days before the domain proceeds to the deletion phase.

Although no other user can register the specific domain while in redemption, it's unlikely that any user would allow the domain to proceed to redemption because the domain will automatically lose all of the zone information associated with it which would also disable all emails and other data linked to the domain.

Additional renewal costs will also apply when renewing a domain in redemption.

If the domain name is not renewed within the redemption period it will proceed to a 5 day pending deletion phase before it is released to the public.

About the author

Company: Nexus Network Systems

Namibian-based web developer and enthusiast.

With more than 5 years of practical experience in the field of Tourism related web development and marketing; he understands the needs of his customers with enough technical know how to handle most situations.

He worked as a Network technician, until he resigned to become a self employed web designer and adviser, with a passion for web related design and usability.

Friendly Namibian Directory

Throughout the years Namibia has had many online directories which have all seem to fail to provide online users with an ideal experience.

Some have been around for many years and have still faded into the masses, the very same who have mimicked that failure. None until recently have realized the importance of sorting their lists of information into easily found and scannable bits for users to enjoy and consume.

NSDzone short for Namibian Site Directory; have gone a different route just by providing the Namibian user with a simple overview of all the Namibian websites available in their various categories.

The main reason they could very well rise above the overwhelming failure of their predecessors', is their focus on user interaction. Each website comes with a star rating which helps consumers identify which service provider will best suit their needs.

Not only is it easier to spot specific Namibian services but one can now contribute and help others find good services without taking up to much time.

Although the website is not very visually appealing its usability and search functions make it a rising star above the rest.

About the author

Company: Nexus Network Systems

Namibian-based web developer and enthusiast.

EasiOnline.com is Hiring

Position: Software Developer
Experience Required: at least 2 years, ideally 5 years
Position available: immediately
Salary: Market-related

About the author

Company: EasiOnline PTY LTD

Programmer, entrepeneur and all-round business enthusiast.

Namhost Affiliate Program (Earn R50/N$50 today!)

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Say what?

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Commission

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R50/N$50 commission is added to your commissions balance by simply activating your affiliate account
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Commission can ONLY be earned if the unique referral link is used when the order is placed
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About the author

Company: Namhost Internet Services

CEO at Namhost Internet Services cc. Nico has had a lot of training and experience in the fields of web development, graphic designing and server administration. Nico posts on everything Namhost as well as some interesting articles regarding web design and development.