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Find out more about the developments and companies dominating web hosting.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/how-three-companies-are-taking-over-web-hosting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/how-three-companies-are-taking-over-web-hosting</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:12:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do most companies mention their social media profiles on their website?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/f0b19230-7b04-4bdb-90ed-d5f3c932ac1d_social+media.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Social media platforms can help companies connect with their customers, increase brand awareness or boost leads and sales. Can we assume that all companies with a website would also use social media?]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/do-most-companies-mention-their-social-media-profiles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/do-most-companies-mention-their-social-media-profiles</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncovering the real servers behind Cloudflare-protected domains]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/f50d1833-3217-4a09-9da9-66b6786b88cf_cloudflare.png?auto=compress,format" /> As fraudulent online stores try to remain anonymous, it can be hard, even impossible, to take any legal action. The latest Dataprovider.com Insights article investigates the real servers behind Cloudflare-protected domains.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/uncovering-the-real-servers-behind-cloudflare-protected-domains</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/uncovering-the-real-servers-behind-cloudflare-protected-domains</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:39:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding alternatives to .com]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/2871e008-7809-4402-bd42-bd80a64b9193_Alternatives+to+.com_thumb.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> What alternatives to the top-level domain .com are there? Find out in Dataprovider.com's latest Insights post.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/finding-alternatives-to-.com</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/finding-alternatives-to-.com</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:08:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are we feed up yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/17ad5953-3faa-48ab-866f-5c9917d46a20_RSS+post_thumb.png?auto=compress,format" /> Despite its popularity in the early 2000s, RSS has seen a steady decline over the years. Find out more in Dataprovider.com’s Insights article.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/are-we-feed-up-yet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/are-we-feed-up-yet</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:40:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[When TLDs cease to exist: the uncertain future of .io]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/a4fdedca-74de-4351-a272-0e2b65e3483a_Thumbnail+io+blog.png?auto=compress,format" /> Read about the uncertain future of the .op TLD in Dataprovider.com’s Insights article powered by web data.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/when-tlds-cease-to-exist-the-uncertain-future-of-.io</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/when-tlds-cease-to-exist-the-uncertain-future-of-.io</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:40:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet Basics #7: A beginner’s guide to IP addresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/cbd68570-145d-43e2-9d79-abf4fc54f2fb_InternetBasics%237_thumb.png?auto=compress,format" /> Learn the basics of IP addresses with our beginner's guide. From understanding the different types to how to find yours, Dataprovider.com got you covered.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-7-a-beginners-guide-to-ip-addresses</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-7-a-beginners-guide-to-ip-addresses</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:28:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet Basics #3: HTTP requests explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/2660af95-8f4d-47f3-b89e-704a12cd568e_%233_InternetBasicsSeries%281%29.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Find out how HTTP(S) requests work in Dataprovider.com's Internet Basics Series.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-series-3-http-requests-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-series-3-http-requests-explained</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:25:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving change: exploring the importance of ESG, DEI, CSR and SDGs]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/d74a0884-dec9-4fb8-ba8c-741931b5ab02_esg_dei_csr_thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> ESG, DEI, CSR, SDG gain web popularity. DEI sees rapid growth, reflecting diversity and inclusion focus. ESG may rise in coming years with wider awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/public-sector/exploring-the-importance-of-esg-dei-csr-sdg</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/public-sector/exploring-the-importance-of-esg-dei-csr-sdg</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet Basics #2: SSL certificates explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/b0ab56ae-87a7-46da-8af4-2e4d3e075ff2_Bridge+2_Internet+Basics+SSL.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Read Dataprovider.com’s Internet Basics Series #2 about what SSL is, how it works and why you should care.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/internet-basics-series-2-ssl-certificates-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/internet-basics-series-2-ssl-certificates-explained</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:48:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHOIS in depth - What data fields are website owners using?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/07734a3c-6030-4d93-8f92-7875cf11b84f_Whois+thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> Whois data can contain a treasure of contact information. But what is the Whois, what's it good for, and how can you use it?]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/whois-in-depth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/whois-in-depth</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:10:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ccTLDs vs. gTLDs: Who wins and where?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/a1332099-d750-4fe3-bdb2-d294cf275593_cctld+thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> How domain extensions matter: ccTLDs for local trust, gTLDs for global recognition. Make a strategic choice for your online presence.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/cctlds-vs.-gtlds-who-wins-and-where</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/cctlds-vs.-gtlds-who-wins-and-where</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:44:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How were companies affected during the COVID-19 pandemic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/518bf3f2-df16-45be-b7dd-6ddadb327046_covid.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Academic research collaboration with Dataprovider.com uing structured data from company websites to analyze the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses across time and different regions.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/public-sector/how-were-companies-affected-during-the-covid-19-pandemic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/public-sector/how-were-companies-affected-during-the-covid-19-pandemic</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the majority of companies protected against phishing and spam?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/d17be75a-7707-41b5-89ca-a676d3c3b65d_Protected+agains+phishing+and+spam.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> As a domain name owner, you can prevent criminals from misusing your domain for sending phishing or spam by using a simple framework called SPF.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/is-the-majority-of-companies-protected-against-phishing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/is-the-majority-of-companies-protected-against-phishing</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data quality: a glimpse into our annotation team]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/300346d8-9c96-400d-b906-2567c9d1354c_Annotation+post_thumb.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Data quality is at the core of Dataprovider.com. Did you know we have a full team dedicated to ensure we’re performing to the highest possible standard?]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/data-quality-a-glimpse-into-our-annotation-team</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/data-quality-a-glimpse-into-our-annotation-team</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:04:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond registration numbers: how popular are new generic TLDs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/c48457ae-7d8f-4ce7-95f8-0ee0206adf76_gTLDs_Thumb.png?auto=compress,format" /> How are new Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) used and how much traffic do they attract? We dived into our data and made some interesting discoveries.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/beyond-registration-numbers-how-popular-are-new-generic-tlds</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/beyond-registration-numbers-how-popular-are-new-generic-tlds</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:24:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five most popular headless content management systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/6d74e53b-0085-4f65-8070-170eba62b625_HeadlesCMS.png?auto=compress,format" /> Deep dive into the differences between headless and traditional CMSs and discover the most popular ones with Dataprovider.com Insights.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/the-five-most-popular-headless-content-management-systems</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/the-five-most-popular-headless-content-management-systems</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:21:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about open ports to protect your business]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/b4cf4002-0dda-4aa1-9f52-351e6e78c866_Naamloos-1.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Without open ports, you could not use the internet. Open ports are necessary, but open too many ports and you are literally opening ways for malicious actors to access your systems.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/what-are-open-ports-and-do-they-pose-a-security-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/what-are-open-ports-and-do-they-pose-a-security-risk</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is clickjacking and how can you prevent it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/c55040ea-2664-4d02-89f1-d69681ddc640_iStock-168445829.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Clickjacking can be prevented by configuring the X-Frame-Options in the HTTP header. But are websites doing this? We break down the numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/what-is-clickjacking-and-how-can-you-prevent-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/what-is-clickjacking-and-how-can-you-prevent-it</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How GDPR-driven bans affect the use of Google Analytics in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/1460e415-42aa-4c52-8831-7627aaa3ec21_Google+analytics+thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> The GDPR in Europe has led to the ban of Google Analytics in some European countries. But if and how are website owners complying with that ban?]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/gdpr-driven-bans-affect-google-analytics-in-europe</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/gdpr-driven-bans-affect-google-analytics-in-europe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:44:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What languages does the web speak?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/22be0607-deb3-4512-8210-36bf9205d577_earth+%281%29.png?auto=compress,format" /> Our web crawler at Dataprovider.com currently recognizes 107 languages. From dominant to extremely rare, what languages does the web speak?]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/what-languages-does-the-web-speak</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/what-languages-does-the-web-speak</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:30:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who, where, how: the 10 most frequently registered new gTLDs]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/7e0f383d-c80e-42db-bcbe-79fd914e3a0d_new+gTLDs+-+Simone+Catania_thumb.png?auto=compress,format" /> Which are the most registered new gTLDs worldwide? Who uses them? And where are they located? Let's look at the current situation in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/who-where-how-the-10-most-frequently-registered</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/who-where-how-the-10-most-frequently-registered</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:37:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet Basics #1: Web addresses explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/c09526ab-060a-4149-b4e2-c0e3678cd4a1_Bridge+yellow.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> What do you type in your browser: a hostname, a domain or a website, and what’s the difference? Dataprovider.com Internet Basics #1 on the structure of web addresses.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-series-1-web-addresses-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-series-1-web-addresses-explained</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet Basics #4: The difference between crawling and scraping]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/b942951d-7dd3-4a1a-830f-914fbdaa6ffc_InternetBasics_4.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> What’s the difference between web crawling and scraping? Find out on Dataprovider.com Insights.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-series-4-the-difference-between-crawling</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-basics-series-4-the-difference-between-crawling</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:06:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Dark Web and how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/a859bb1a-65be-47d9-b618-d486f6acddbf_Dark+web+thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> The Dark Web is synonymous with illegal activities. But the Dark Web is much more than that. Where did the Dark Web come from, and how can you access it?]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/what-is-the-dark-web-and-how-does-it-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/what-is-the-dark-web-and-how-does-it-work</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:42:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians of the galaxy: Inside the data centers powering the web]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/25ae3794-6616-4a33-b093-7db43a72ebdb_Guardians+of+the+galaxy+thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> What are data centers, what do they do and how do they work? Learn about the physical infrastructure supporting our digital lives.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/guardians-of-the-galaxy-inside-the-data-centers-powering-the-web</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/guardians-of-the-galaxy-inside-the-data-centers-powering-the-web</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:30:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The curious case of Cocos Islands’ ccTLD]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/cc00af0e-649b-43ac-9169-8dbaeee42472_tld_cc_post_thumb.png?auto=compress,format" /> ]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/the-curious-case-of-coco-islands-cctld</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/domains/the-curious-case-of-coco-islands-cctld</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:02:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How SPF and DMARC can help against Spam and Phishing attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/7e0143b2-fd66-4420-ac66-8e0e1587dac8_How+SPF+and+DMARC+can+help+against+Spam+and+Phishing+attacks.jpg?auto=compress,format" /> Protect your business from phishing scams and email spam by using SPF or DMARC.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/how-can-you-protect-your-business-from-phishing-scams-and-email-spam</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/security/how-can-you-protect-your-business-from-phishing-scams-and-email-spam</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the ocean floor to your screen: submarine cables and the internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/cb50e4c5-3447-4081-8b60-fb8c8d13b938_Underwater+cables+thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> Submarine cables play an essential role in connecting us all to the Internet. Without these massive structures, working in the cloud wouldn't be possible.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-submarine-cables</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/internet-submarine-cables</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:41:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you should add a humans.txt file to your website – and how to make one]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.prismic.io/dataprovider/c7c88a97-db15-4a54-8eba-75c0b285c120_humans.txt_thumbnail.png?auto=compress,format" /> Set up and create your own humans.txt in just a few easy steps. Show the world real people are working at your company, not machines.]]></description><link>https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/why-you-should-add-a-humans.txt-file-to-your-website--and-how-to-make-one</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.dataprovider.com/blog/tech/why-you-should-add-a-humans.txt-file-to-your-website--and-how-to-make-one</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:23:02 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>