The different types of SSL certificates

The number of companies using SSL certificates has increased significantly in recent years, and SSL application cases have diversified. For example :

• Some companies simply use them for the confidentiality they confer on the data, for example with encryption
• Other companies want to build confidence in their security and identity.

Due to the diversity of these needs, three types of SSL certificates have developed:

Extended Validation SSL Certificates (EV):

the Certification Authority (CA) verifies that the organization in question has the exclusive right to use the domain name and submits it to a very thorough audit. Since 2007, the rules of the CA / B Forum define the strictly mandatory steps that Certification Authorities must follow in order to issue an extended validation SSL certificate. These steps include checking for:

• the legal, physical and operational existence of the organization
• the accuracy of the information transmitted on the organization (address, phone number)
• exclusive right of use of the domain name by the organization in question
• the agreement of the organization for the issue of the certificate

EV SSL Certificates are available for all types of businesses, from government agencies to registered and unincorporated businesses.

SSL Certificates with Organization Validation (OV):

the CA verifies that the organization in question has the exclusive right to use the domain name for which it wishes to receive the certificate and submits it to certain verifications. The verified information also appears in the secure website seal, for increased visitor confidence.

SSL certificates to Domain Validation (DV) SSL Certificates:

the CA verifies that the organization in question has the exclusive right to use the domain name. For which she wishes to receive the certificate. No information about the identity of the applicant is displayed in the certificate or secure website seal.

Source : Globaldesign / Tudiohost

First defining a domain name :

A domain name is the textual address for easily connecting an address of a website or an email address on the Internet. The purpose of the domain name is that it can have a strategic advantage in the recognition of a company or entity. In the same way as the brand, it allows to convey the image on the internet. It is for this reason that a domain name has a market value.

It is not uncommon nowadays to find disputes between trademark owners and people filing a domain name. The acquisition of these is based on the “first come, first served” rule. It is not uncommon for some people to register domain names in order to speculate on brand awareness; A technique called “cybersquatting”.

Although the laws have evolved, some small companies can not afford to play the case law if cybersquatting is not proven. Indeed, the laws on the use of a domain name attached to a website are still very vague on the subject.

Introduction to brands

Brand, whether of factory, trade or service; Is the legal name that allows to have an exclusive right on the use of a material sign in one or more fields of activities. It thus makes it possible to obtain rights which can lead, by decision of a judge; Obtaining damages in case of injury.

The principle of filing a trademark must be that it does not affect other rights previously filed. It should not be mistaken with a brand already filed both sounding and visually. It is therefore mandatory to conduct a search, which can be paid so thorough, for the activities that the brand wants to work.

Difference and recommendation:

When you want to register a domain name, it is important to check that it does not conflict with any trademark or trademark. If this is the case, if there is a risk of confusion in the public mind and the registrant of the domain name may be sent to court by the owner of the mark because if there is confusion in the mind of the public insofar as the domain name was filed prior to the creation of a trademark and that it is the object of an effective exploitation on the network, the owner of the mark remains a priority and may become the owner of the domain name in the event of a court seizure.

It should be noted that before registering a domain name; You need a check to see if it does not affect a trademark already registered. Even if you choose a different extension, you will remain illegall in court. If you are the custodian of a trademark and to avoid cybersquatting; It is strongly recommended to register the most famous extensions to avoid unpleasant surprises. Remember, even if a domain name is not used or exploited; It remains legally the property of a registered trademark even if registered previously.

Source : nindohost

Domain name unavailable? Do not worry !

You have just put together a project for which it is necessary to have a website and you have found the perfect domain name for that? This is a very good thing but there is a problem: the domain name is unavailable.

What to do ? Do not worry. This happens very often. There is already more than a billion web site on the web, just that. There is a lot of risk that your ideas are already taken. Now we will have to find a solution because it is not necessarily possible to change the name of the platform.

Before continuing, you just need to know some basics about domain names. It consists of 2 parts:

1. Name (ex: Tudiohost)
2. The extension, also called TLD for Top Level domain (ex: .com)

It is possible to have different sites with each extension. For example, I can have a site on Gozil.ma and a different one on gozil.ma. Obviously in my case, there is no great interest.

But this can be interesting if a foreign website has already taken the .net for example and he left you the .com.

One last thing to know is that there are two types of extensions that will interest us:

1. gTLD: Generic Top Level Domain. These are the .com / .net / .org / .Host …
2. ccTLD Country code Top Level Domain. These are the extensions related to the country: .fr / .ma / .us …

Here is a long list of available extensions.

After we have the basics, we can start to see the list of solutions:

• Why not buy it back?

Although it is not necessarily possible to buy a domain name easily. Some times they are cheaper and available on other websites than a registrar (the one providing the NDDs). We must not stop only at the latter.

Indeed, if it is not available on Tudiohost for example, it is not necessary to stop its researches. Try to see if it leads to a website. Sometimes they are bought but not used. If you type the URL in a browser, you come across a message like: ERROR 404.

It’s a good sign ! This shows that the website is available and is more salable.

• Try another Extension

.com was the extension you wanted? Unfortunately she is not available.

You decide to take another extension for your website. Look for the extension that best defines what you want to do – you will certainly find the area you are looking for.

• Use with a dash

Using a dash may be the simple solution to getting the domain name you want. This is a controversial topic: should we use or name the dash in its domain name and does it affect the positioning in the search results?
The answer is that it’s the same, with or without the dash. The only change is towards your audience and what they think. But we must choose the dash: -, called “dash”.

• Add a city or country to the name

You can think of adding your country or a city to your domain name.

• Try with abbreviations

Many brands use abbreviations.

If I speak to you about “Hennes & Mauritz” does this speak to you? Or again Louis Vuitton, Moët, Hennessy? These brands are better known by their abbreviation H & M and LVMH even if the latter is a brand rally. It is entirely possible for you to orient your communication on abbreviations.

Sometimes, in marketing, the shortest is the most effective.

• Put your slogan

If your slogan is short, it is quite suitable for URLs.

Take their slogan “just do it”. Try to go to justdoit.com, you will see where you are going to fall.

Brands have thought about it and have taken these domain names for themselves and to avoid any hijacking problem.

MacDonald’s has the slogan “I’m lovin it”, it could be original to have imlovin.it as URL but it turns out that going to the URL, it is for sale 200 000 euros.

Finally, having an unavailable domain name can be blocking the momentum of launching a website. We must not lose hope and keep his motivation.

The quest for the perfect NDD is complicated and it will be more and more since there is every day, more website in creation.

Source : louismaitreau

How to rebuy a domain name?

It is necessary to have a website and you have found the perfect domain name for that?

This is a very good thing but there is a problem: the domain name is unavailable. We buy it?

First you type the URL in a browser, then you come across a message like: ERROR 404

It’s a good sign. This shows that the website is not used and probably resalable!

The next step is to have a little more information about who owns it and who to contact.

1. Go to whois to type the same adress in the search bar.
2. Go through the intermediation websites for the sale of domain names. One of the best known and used for French speaking is  https://sedo.com/fr/, it puts in relation seller of domain and purchaser and makes it possible to guarantee the transaction of sale of the domain and transfer of the domain to the new buyer . Several other trusted sites exist like https://www.escrow.com/domains.

Warning ! Never go through a direct transaction with the seller.

Once the domain is registered the current owner has full control over it and once you send him the money you have no guarantee that he will transfer the domain to you. Hence the importance of intermediation websites that only pays him money once the domain is transferred to your home or home.

To conclude, having an unavailable domain name can be blocking the momentum of launching a website. We must not lose hope and keep his motivation.