LaunchSplash is a fresh web based service which enables you to create a free launch page.

Creating a launch page is not a difficult task for a developer/designer. On the other hand, LaunchSplash offers some free tools like:

• E-mail signup form
• 25+ templates
• Ability to override CSS
• Traffic analysis of the launch page
• Ability to use your domain name with domain mapping

Considering these, it can be a handy tool for a fast start.

Many users updating a domain’s DNS addresses while switching web hosting companies, probably, has an experience with new DNS addresses not being activated in a short time & spent some time with checking if they are activated or not.

DNSPinger is free web-based service that checks the domain name provided every 3 minutes for 24 hours and notifies the user via e-mail when the DNS update is activated.

The story

Few days ago, I updated the DNS addresses of a domain name and it took more than 12 hours to activate and I spent some time with pinging it to see if the hosting switch was successful. Rather than checking for it anymore, I created a .vbs file that would check the update status and notify me.

Hoping to help other users having the same problem, here is DNSPinger, an easy to use DNS update notifier.

If you’re dealing frequently with domain names, bookmark DNSPinger and it’ll save your time.