https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/domains/rss.xml Recent content in RSS Feed Domains on Hostpoint Hugo -- gohugo.io https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/what-is-a-domain/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/what-is-a-domain/ Anyone planning a website will have to think about the “domain” sooner or later. The term appears everywhere and can seem more abstract than it is. Essentially, it comes down to a simple question: What name should your project be accessible under on the internet? To help you get to grips with the topic, this article explains the basics and provides tips for choosing the right domain name. That way, you can find an address that fits your project and works in the long term. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/website-structure-domain-and-subdomain/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/website-structure-domain-and-subdomain/ Websites and online presences are becoming increasingly diverse. Whether visiting a company’s growing webshop, an external blog or a customer support portal, people expect an intuitive design, fast loading times and useful information. This is precisely where domains and subdomains come in. These are more than just web addresses – they help to structure content and keep it well organized. In this article, we offer important tips for website structure, showing how domains and subdomains differ and what role they play in maintenance and search engine optimization. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/a-domain-portfolio-for-your-web-project/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/a-domain-portfolio-for-your-web-project/ A domain is like the digital gateway to a brand, project or idea. In addition to the actual name, the choice of extension (top-level domain, or TLD) also plays an important role. The .ch and .swiss TLDs relate specifically to Switzerland, while .com can express an international presence. But TLDs do more than just shape people’s perception, they also play a strategic role. Is it enough to secure only the most important domain extension? https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/nis2-domain-owners-switzerland/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/nis2-domain-owners-switzerland/ The fact that cyberattacks on companies, institutions and critical infrastructure have increased in recent years is not lost on the European Union. With the NIS 2 Directive (“Network and Information Security 2”) the EU is pursuing the objective of raising the minimum cybersecurity requirements of all EU states and strengthening the resistance of network and information systems as well as international cooperation. Most EU member states will presumably implement the NIS 2 Directive in national law within the course of this year. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/free-migration-service-to-hostpoint/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/free-migration-service-to-hostpoint/ The migration of web hosting, domains and e-mail can present numerous technical challenges. Some customers worry that the process will be complicated and involve a lot of effort or, in the worst case, may lead to downtime and the loss of important data. With our new, free migration service, we take away these concerns and guide you through all the necessary steps. If you wish, we can combine up to three service areas: migration of websites and their hosting, domain transfer and automated e-mail migration, including all sent and received messages. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/domain-extension-swiss-coming-soon-for-private-individuals/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/domain-extension-swiss-coming-soon-for-private-individuals/ According to nic.swiss (a division of OFCOM), approximately 27,000 .swiss domain names have been registered since the introduction of .swiss domains for corporate customers in 2015 (as of December 2023). With the imminent launch for private customers, the Swiss domain market is now seeing some movement. At the same time, exciting new opportunities are emerging for Swiss domain customers. Even if a desired e-mail address with the customary .ch ending has already been taken, private individuals now have the unique chance to obtain a domain connected to Switzerland with their own first or last name. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/how-does-a-domain-tranfer-work-and-what-should-be-considered/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/how-does-a-domain-tranfer-work-and-what-should-be-considered/ Registering a domain with the desired name and the preferred extension is now very easy and, usually, not too expensive either. Owning a domain is also highly popular in Switzerland. More than 2.4 million domain names have already been registered using the Swiss top-level domain (TLD) .ch. Statistically speaking, the Swiss have more than 0.28 domain names per capita. This might not sound like much, but it’s near the top of worldwide rankings. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/more-than-just-ch-and-com-the-huge-variety-of-top-level-domains/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/more-than-just-ch-and-com-the-huge-variety-of-top-level-domains/ According to estimates by market analysts of Netcraft, there are approximately 200 million different websites on the internet today. And each of these incredibly many pages has a unique web address. While the first part of a domain before the dot can usually be freely defined by the domain owner during registration (provided the name is not already taken), there is a limited, albeit steadily growing, choice of options for the part to the right of the dot. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/zurich-now-has-its-own-top-level-domain-zuerich/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/zurich-now-has-its-own-top-level-domain-zuerich/ The Zurich metropolitan area is undoubtedly the most important economic region in Switzerland. According to the canton’s own statistics, more than one million people work in the Canton of Zurich. This is equivalent to one-fifth of all employees in Switzerland. There are also over 116,000 businesses in the canton, including several companies with national and international reputations, as well as numerous small and medium-sized enterprises and commercial operations. Zurich has long been more than just a major financial hub. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/your-own-domain-precious-indispensable-and-worth-protecting/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/your-own-domain-precious-indispensable-and-worth-protecting/ If you consider the role played by a domain name in a website, regardless of whether it belongs to a company or a private individual, you soon come to the conclusion that it is an indispensable asset. Changing your domain? That would be difficult or even unthinkable. Just imagine you are responsible for the domains in your company, but you take some time off and travel the world for a few months. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/dns-anycast-improved-performance-using-a-global-network-of-name-servers/ Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/dns-anycast-improved-performance-using-a-global-network-of-name-servers/ When you visit a website or an online shop, you need the IP address of the server on which it resides. But because no one can be expected to remember lengthy IP addresses, we have the Domain Name System (DNS). This is a database that ensures that when you call up a domain, such as www.hostpoint.ch, the right IP address is found and the right website accessed. A hierarchical query process called name resolution is used to do this. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/making-the-internet-that-little-bit-more-secure-with-dnssec/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/making-the-internet-that-little-bit-more-secure-with-dnssec/ Some things are hard to imagine from our present-day perspective. In the past, if you wanted to reach someone and didn’t know their phone number, often the only way of doing so was to use the directory assistance or to look in the phone book. What was for a long time the directory assistance service or the Yellow Pages in telecommunications has always been the domain name system (known as the “DNS” for short) on the internet. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/tips-choosing-right-domain-name/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/tips-choosing-right-domain-name/ Still, a website’s address remains one of the key factors affecting the success of the site. It would therefore be a big mistake to neglect the process for choosing the right domain name. We’ve put together a list of a few things to keep in mind when registering domains. The domain ending The first choice to make is the domain ending you will use. While domain endings are a dime a dozen, it would make sense for a Swiss company that markets products to Swiss customers to choose a . https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/swiss-is-now-available-for-almost-everyone/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/swiss-is-now-available-for-almost-everyone/ The new domain ending, .swiss, was launched last fall to represent Switzerland as a global brand even more concisely than .ch. Until now, only registered brands and companies, municipalities and other public institutions could apply for a .swiss domain with their names. And many have already done so. According to the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), which is responsible for the domain, 9,738 requests for .swiss domain names have been submitted, of which 7,071 applications were approved by OFCOM.