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Why Your Website Works on One Network but Not Another: DNS Caching and ISP-Level Issues Explained
Website works for some users but not others? Learn how DNS caching and ISP-level issues cause inconsistent website behavior.
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Subdomains vs Separate Domains: When Each Makes Sense for SEO and Scaling
Should you use subdomains or separate domains? Learn the SEO, scaling, and technical differences to make the right choice.
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What Happens When You Change Your Domain Name: SEO, Email, and Traffic Impact Explained
Changing your domain? Learn how it affects SEO, email, and traffic, plus how to migrate safely without losing rankings.
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Domain Investing in the Age of Web3
Is Web3 changing domain investing? Explore risks, ownership models, and what investors must know before buying blockchain domains.
Privacy & Security
How to Recover a Stolen Domain Name
Recover a stolen domain by contacting your registrar's abuse department immediately for an emergency freeze. File TDRP for unauthorized transfers or UDRP for trademark disputes. Most hijacking occurs through compromised email, not registrar breaches. Enable 2FA and Domain Defender to prevent theft.
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How to Check if a Domain is Blacklisted Before Buying
Check expired domains for blacklisting before purchase. Use Wayback Machine for content history, Google Safe Browsing for malware flags, and backlink audits for toxic links. High Domain Authority means nothing if the backlink profile is spam. When in doubt, register fresh.
Privacy & Security
Do I Still Need WHOIS Privacy if GDPR Hides My Data?
GDPR redacts personal WHOIS data but doesn't replace it. True WHOIS privacy uses proxy information to block spam and protect your email. NameSilo includes full proxy privacy free with every domain, no extra charge regardless of GDPR coverage.
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What Happens if My Credit Card Declines During Domain Auto-Renewal?
A declined card doesn't instantly delete your domain. You have a 30-day grace period to update payment and renew at standard price. After day 30, domains enter auction. Use NameSilo Account Funds as insurance against card failures.
DNS
How to Fix the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED Domain Error
ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED means your browser can't find your domain's IP address. Check A records for correct hosting IP, verify domain isn't expired or suspended, and flush local DNS cache. Changes take 1-24 hours to propagate.
Domain Transfer
Where to Find Your EPP Authorization Code for Domain Transfers
Get your EPP code by logging into your current registrar, unlocking the domain, and requesting the authorization code. Disable WHOIS privacy first, it often blocks code delivery. EPP codes are required for registrar transfers but not account pushes.
DNS
Why Can't I Add a CNAME Record to My Root Domain?
CNAME records cannot exist at the root domain because they override MX and NS records, breaking email and DNS resolution. Use an A record with static IP, or set CNAME on www and redirect the root. NameSilo supports www redirect but not ALIAS records.
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Why Some Domains Get Blacklisted Faster: Understanding Domain Reputation from Day One
Learn why some domains get blacklisted quickly and how to protect your domain reputation from day one.