#Domains

Guides to domain names: choosing one, checking its history, renewing it on time, and how Bangla domain names and Punycode work.

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    Bangla Domain Names and Punycode: How .বাংলা Addresses Work

    A domain can be written in Bangla letters, and Bangladesh has its own Bangla-script ending, .বাংলা. Behind the scenes every such name becomes an xn-- address called Punycode. Here is how it works, and where Bangla domains still fall short.

    Khorshed Alam 5 min read

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    Changing Nameservers: How Long DNS Propagation Really Takes

    After a nameserver change, some visitors see the new site and some the old one for a while. That is DNS caching, and it follows clear rules. Here is how long it takes, why, and how to move a domain without breaking your site or email.

    Khorshed Alam 5 min read

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    How to Choose a Domain Name: 9 Rules

    A good domain name is short, easy to say and spell, sounds like your brand, sits on an ending your visitors expect, and has no history that can hurt you. Nine rules, and the checks to run before you register.

    Khorshed Alam 5 min read