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PHOENIX, AZ – Namecheap, the Phoenix, Arizona-based domain name registrar and web hosting company originally founded in 2000, recently announced that they have given away a total of 500,000 free .me domain names to students in conjunction with their Namecheap for Education program. 

The company originally started the program in 2014, which provides students, teachers, and others involved in academia who are located in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia – and who currently possess a .edu e-mail address – a free .me domain for a full…

With a 20-year history in website creation and hosting, WordPress has recently launched a new 100-year domain registration plan. Costing a one-time payment of £30 000, this option is aimed at those who want to secure their digital history for an extended period.
 

What’s Included in the Price Tag?

 
So, what exactly do you get for this price? WordPress ensures that your digital assets will be securely stored with automatic backup to multiple servers, including the Internet Archive. Advanced tools for domain ownership and hosting are also part of the package, along with 24/7 customer support.

Another benefit that might interest families is the option to pass the domain ownership to a child or someone else. This could make it a real multi-generational plan. Companies aiming…

If you are not satisfied with your current web host due to hacking episodes, slow speed, plummeting reliability or deterioration in support, you can transfer your domain to a new web hosting service. In this article, we will share the step-by-step process of how to transfer a domain to your new web host easily.

How to transfer a domain in a nutshell:

1. Go to your domain and confirm your contact info
2. Unlock your domain name
3. Go to your web host and initiate the transfer
4. Authorize the domain transfer

WordPress, a stalwart in the digital landscape for over two decades, has revealed an innovative plan designed to safeguard online legacies for generations to come — selling domains with a 100-year registration length.

The newly announced “100-Year Plan” offers customers the opportunity to secure their digital presence for a century, setting a new benchmark for longevity in the online world and enhancing the way individuals, families, and companies perceive their digital assets. 

Geared towards families seeking to preserve their cherished memories, founders documenting their company’s journey, and individuals anticipating the unpredictable changes in technology, the plan is a unique offering in online…

WordPress.com is now selling a 100-year plan, one of the longest available in the industry, for a one-time payment of $38,000. It includes managed WordPress hosting (whatever that looks like in 100 years), multiple backups across geographically distributed data centers, submission to the Internet Archive if the site is public, 24/7 dedicated support, and a domain that doesn’t need to be renewed by the customer for a century.

ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, limits domain registration to a maximum of 10 years. Auto-renewing after this time requires the customer to renew on time and keep their payment method updated. A 100-year plan removes these uncertainties but still hinges on the registrar staying in business into the next century.

Customers…