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Beyond the Numbers: A Deep Dive into TLD Distribution Across Top Registrars
By Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian In the global domain name industry, registrar performance is typically evaluated by a single metric:...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jul 93 min read
India Toughens .IN Domain Rules: Foreign Registrars Must Appoint Local Representative
New Delhi, July 8, 2025 — India’s .IN domain registry is rolling out a decisive enforcement of Section 4.3.7 in its Registrar...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jul 82 min read
ICANN84 Moves from Muscat to Dublin: What the Venue Switch Means for Internet Governance and the 2026 New gTLD Round
ICANN has shifted its 2025 Annual General Meeting—ICANN84—from Muscat, Oman, to Dublin, Ireland, while keeping the original dates of...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jul 82 min read
Openprovider Data Exposure Highlights Importance of ICANN Accredited Registrar Security Practices
The recent data exposure involving Openprovider underscores a growing concern in the domain industry: registrar operations are increasingly becoming targets for security threats. As reliance on third-party systems grows, so does the need for strategic oversight, proactive planning, and robust safeguards to protect sensitive registrant data and maintain trust.
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jun 242 min read
Zoom’s Domain Outage Was a Wake-Up Call. Here’s What It Means for the Future of Domain Registrars.
On April 16, 2025, Zoom went down. Not because of a DDoS attack. Not because of some misconfigured DNS record. Not because someone hacked...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Apr 213 min read
Inside the World of Drop-Catching: A Deep Dive into the Business of Expiring Domains
Drop-catching—the high-stakes game of snapping up expired domain names—has created some of the most thrilling and ruthless experiences in...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Feb 64 min read
Mastering Drop Catching: An Introduction Guide to Drop Catching Premium Domain Names for Domain Investors
Mastering Drop Catching: A Domain Investor's Guide to ICANN Accreditation and Registrar Strategies In the dynamic world of domain names,...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Feb 54 min read
How to Become an ICANN-Accredited Domain Registrar in 2025: A Strategic Guide By Dotup ICANN Accreditation Consultancy
How to Become an ICANN-Accredited Domain Registrar in 2025: A Strategic Guide By Dotup ICANN Accreditation Consultancy The Growing Demand...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jan 283 min read
Dotup Joins APTLD as an Associate Member and Proud Sponsor of APTLD87 in Hong Kong
Proud to announce that Dotup is now an Associate Member of APTLD and a sponsor of APTLD87 in Hong Kong! We are thrilled to announce that...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jan 152 min read
ICANN Accreditation for Domain Registrar : Latest Updates 2025
ICANN Accreditation Latest Updates for 2025. Are you applying for ICANN accreditation in 2025? Must Read for applicants.
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jan 152 min read
The Domain Registration Boom: How ICANN Accreditation is Driving Unprecedented Growth in the Domain Industry
Analyzing the Surge in Domain Registrations Since 2020 and the Crucial Role of ICANN Accreditation in Fostering a Dynamic Digital...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Was ist eine ICANN-Akkreditierung? Wie wird man ein ICANN-akkreditierter Registrar?
Was ist die ICANN-Akkreditierung für Domain-Registrare? ICANN-Akkreditierung bezieht sich auf die formelle Anerkennung und Autorisierung,...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jul 22, 20247 min read
List of Supporting Documents Required for ICANN Accreditation
Are you unsure about the supporting documents required to accompany your ICANN application form? ICANN does not provide a comprehensive...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jun 13, 20243 min read
How to Fill the ICANN Accreditation Application Form?
Are you trying to fill out the ICANN Accreditation Application form yourself and feeling overwhelmed after just the first section? If so,...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Jun 13, 20247 min read
What is ICANN Accreditation? How to Become an ICANN Accredited Registrar?
What is ICANN Accreditation for Domain Registrars? ICANN Accreditation refers to the formal recognition and authorization granted by the...
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Mar 1, 202413 min read
Why ICANN Accreditation is still relevant in 2023?
Why ICANN Accreditation is still relevant in 2023? Why shouldWeb Hosting businesses consider ICANN Accreditation?Venkatesh answers
Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian
Mar 1, 20246 min read
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