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Digital shadows looks at fake news, disinformation and how they affect business reputations
Marketing Technologies

Digital shadows looks at fake news, disinformation and how they affect business reputations

Russia is just the tip of the iceberg for this issue with regular misinformation campaigns and attacks observed worldwide.

By Rick Holland • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD
Marketing Technologies

What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD

.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Facebook Live broadcasting Aussie house auctions
Marketing Technologies

Facebook Live broadcasting Aussie house auctions

Planning a move to Australia? Exploring houses on the property market just got easier - now you can live stream the auctions from anywhere.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Domain launches innovative Facebook Messenger chat bot
Robotics

Domain launches innovative Facebook Messenger chat bot

Recently, Domain (Australian real estate website) announced they would be utilising bots to help service their customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns
Marketing Technologies

Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns

Dick Smith receivers have been spoken to by privacy commissions on both sides of the Tasman after concerns over plans to sell customer information.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
Domain Name Commission launches .nz WHOIS review
Marketing Technologies

Domain Name Commission launches .nz WHOIS review

The commission is seeking comment on a number of matters, including why .nz data should or should not be collected and made public.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Domain name strategies for business
Marketing Technologies

Domain name strategies for business

Domains should form part of any branding strategAy. They can help reinforce with potential customers the type of business you wish to be perceived as.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?
Edge Computing

Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?

Adding security, performance, upgrades and professional support, Managed WordPress Hosting is gaining popularity. And there's a Kiwi option too.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

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Feedback sought on proposed new approach to .nz domain name privacy
Marketing Technologies

Feedback sought on proposed new approach to .nz domain name privacy

The Domain Name Commission (DNCL) is seeking feedback on a proposed new WHOIS privacy option for .nz domain name registrants.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
How the .nz domain name is managed put into clear language
Marketing Technologies

How the .nz domain name is managed put into clear language

InternetNZ recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MBIE on the management of the .nz country domain.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Shorter .nz domain names reach critical mass
Marketing Technologies

Shorter .nz domain names reach critical mass

Those with a keen eye may have noticed a new-look type of .nz name recently - one that's shorter and more direct.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
Harness the power of the internet with a .nz domain name
Unified Communications

Harness the power of the internet with a .nz domain name

The internet is a cornerstone of the modern world, and as such is a crucial tool for businesses to engage with customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
How mobile-friendly is .nz?
Marketing Technologies

How mobile-friendly is .nz?

How many websites using .nz domain names will be impacted by Mobilegeddon, and to what extent could it affect mobile search results for NZ content?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
.kiwi domain name celebrates successful first year
Marketing Technologies

.kiwi domain name celebrates successful first year

New Zealand businesses have embraced new domain offerings, with over 12,000 .kiwi domain names sold in the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
600,000 Kiwi businesses using .nz domain name
Marketing Technologies

600,000 Kiwi businesses using .nz domain name

.nz continues to be the domain name of choice for New Zealanders in the face of growing competition in the market.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Kiwi tech firms comprise 10% of Deloitte's Asia-Pacific Fast 500 index
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi tech firms comprise 10% of Deloitte's Asia-Pacific Fast 500 index

Fifty-one New Zealand technology companies have been included in the 2014 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index, equalling the record for.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Just days to go until more choice in .nz domain names
Unified Communications

Just days to go until more choice in .nz domain names

Starting September 30, New Zealand's .nz domain name structure offers more choice, allowing shorter, simpler URLs for an effective online presence.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014