Today, our domain redsquare.com hits an incredible milestone – 30 years old! In the fast-paced world of the internet, that's practically ancient, yet still thriving!
To put it in perspective, redsquare.com was registered just a few short years after the public really started to get online.
The very first .com domain, Symbolics.com, was registered in March 1985, making redsquare.com a true pioneer of the internet age. When our domain was born, Netscape Navigator was the browser to beat, dial-up modems were singing their digital songs, and most people were still wondering what this "internet" thing was all about.
The internet itself is only a bit older than redsquare.com. While the roots of ARPANET go back to the late 1960s, the World Wide Web as we know it really started to take off in the early to mid-90s. So, for redsquare.com to have been a part of this journey for three whole decades is truly remarkable. Compared to the millions upon millions of domains registered since, redsquare.com stands as a testament to the early days of the web, predating countless household names and online giants.
1995: A Landmark Year for the Internet
redsquare.com was born into a truly pivotal year for the internet. Here are just a few other significant milestones that also happened in 1995:
The Dot-Com Boom Kicked Off: The public's awareness and investment in the internet surged.
Netscape's IPO: Netscape's successful public offering signaled the immense commercial potential of the web.
Microsoft Launched Internet Explorer: The start of the "browser wars" that shaped the early web.
Windows 95 Released: This made personal computing and internet access much more accessible to the general public.
Birth of E-commerce Giants: Amazon, eBay, Craigslist, and Match.com all launched.
JavaScript and Java Introduced: These programming languages became fundamental for interactive web pages and robust online applications.
NSFNET Decommissioned: The internet became fully privatized, opening it up to widespread commercial traffic.
What we looked like in ‘97
A Legacy of Digital Innovation
Over the past three decades, Red Square has been at the forefront of digital innovation, developing cutting-edge web solutions for a diverse range of clients, some of whom were global or Australian household names even then!
Pioneering Internet Agencies: Founded in 1995 by Tony Redhead and Kelly Burke, Red Square was one of Australia's first internet agencies, building a reputation for developing innovative and integrated internet solutions for some of Australia's largest corporate brands.
Key Clients: We've had the privilege of working with a distinguished roster of clients, including:
Telstra
Smorgon Steel
P&O Nedlloyd
Youth Hostels of Australia (YHA)
Qantas Airways
Panasonic Australia
Harvey World Travel
Maxwell Optical Industries
Tourism Queensland
Oneworld Alliance of Airlines
360Ëš Panoramic Services: We've provided immersive virtual tours and panoramic photography for clients like the University of Tasmania (UTAS), madebyfairfax, and the French cruising company PONANT. This included developing interactive iPad and Android virtual reality apps.
Interactive Web Experiences: From a virtual tour of the Dexus Gateway Building in Sydney to interactive projects for Coles Supermarket, MCA Anish Kapoor Exhibition, and Cosmos Magazine, we've consistently pushed the boundaries of online engagement.
Early E-commerce and Web Applications: Leveraging the emerging technologies of the mid-90s and beyond, Red Square helped businesses establish their online presence and develop functional web applications long before they became commonplace.
We've seen countless changes, innovations, and evolutions online, and we're so proud to have been a consistent presence throughout much of it. As we celebrate this significant anniversary, we've decided it's the right time to pass the torch.
A New Chapter for RedSquare.com
After 30 incredible years, we are now accepting offers for the acquisition of redsquare.com. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of internet history with a truly memorable and aged domain, backed by a legacy of digital pioneering and serving some of Australia's most iconic brands.
Here's to many more years of redsquare.com, whether with us or its next proud owner!
