Resources
Web Hosting 101
New to the world of domaining and web hosting? Here are some resources to get you thinking like an industry expert in no time!
What is a domain name Registry? What is a Registrar, a Reseller or a Registrant?
The domain name registration process is managed by different entities and people. The registry, registrar/reseller, and registrant. Let's take a quick look at the responsibilities of each role: A Domain Name Registry is responsible for managing the database of...
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Are domains and websites the same thing?
The domain name registration process is managed by different entities and people. The registry, registrar/reseller, and registrant. Let's take a quick look at the responsibilities of each role: A Domain Name Registry is responsible for managing the database of...
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Do you need your own web server?
You've seen cheap web hosting plans advertised for $3.99USD/month on some company websites. When you go to sign up, you see a multitude of other plans and the price ranges vary on a large scale. So what's the difference? Will it be just 1 site or many sites? Is it a...
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Follow these articles and discover trade practices (and secrets) to maximize your domain name brand.
Retake control of your social web! Domain forwarding
Get your .Asia domain up and running quickly with domain forwarding, domain mapping, or setup your own URL shortener! Do you have a fantastic idea, product or service offering? Did you take your first moment to snatch up an awesome domain name to match but don't have...
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How to customise your WordPress hosted websites with your own domain
Ben Davies is a Bangkok-based journalist, photographer and author whose work has appeared in a wide range of distinguished publications and media. During the course of his career, Ben has reported from over 50 countries around the world. With his extreme schedule, Ben chose WordPress’ hosted platform to house his popular blog. From its easy-to-use publishing interface, extensive plugins libraries and built-in photography themes to tech-free hosting responsibilities, WordPress was a great choice for Ben.
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There’s no shortage on exciting stories in and around the Asian American scene. Here, we share our views from a community perspective.
A Conversation with Director Feng-I Fiona Roan – Winner of HBO Asian American Visionary Award
JIEJIE, Mandarin for sister, is directed by Asian-American writer and director Feng-I Fiona Roan. Her film won the prestigious HBO Asian Pacific American Visionary Award in 2018. At its heart, JIEJIE is an Asian American story of first-generation immigration experience from the view of a child. We caught up with Fiona to discuss what it was like growing up Asian-American in both Asia and the US, and her next big project – AMERICAN GIRL.
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Catching up with Jackie Dallas – Proud Short Film
Last year we wrote about the PROUD Short Film created, produced and directed by Asian American actress Jackie Dallas. Since then, PROUD (www.proudshortfilm.asia) has been chosen to be screened at numerous film festivals both in the U.S. and internationally. It is also...
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Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in May
May is a month for celebrating the many cultural and societal contributions and achievements of overseas Asian communities in North America. It marks the observance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States, and Asian Heritage Month in Canada.
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