Welcome to anakena.net
Sailing the vast seas of the internet, Anakena is discovering new places in the world of new technologies.
DRIVEN BY CURIOSITY.
About Us
We invite you to learn about Anakena’s beginnings and its purpose.
Our Story
The Anakena project began in 1997 in Basel, Switzerland, at a pizzeria where two friends started registering domain names to resell them or develop innovative projects.
Different projects were created by browsing online trends. We saw the emergence of Google, Facebook, and many others.
Today’s internet is very different from the one in 1997, but the Anakena project continues to adapt and evolve.
What does Anakena mean?
For millions of years, only seabirds and dragonflies lived on Rapa Nui, a tiny island that sits by itself in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of miles separate Rapa Nui (also known as Easter Island) from the nearest continent or island.
Exactly how Hota Matua and his brave seafaring companions from Polynesia were able to find that island in the vastness of the Pacific, we will never know.
But we do know that their excellent knowledge of the sea, their intuition, courage, and determination brought them one day to the only safe landing place on this island, a white sandy beach called Anakena.
For us at Anakena, this name symbolizes unknown places.
Sailing the vast seas of the internet, Anakena is discovering new places in the world of new technologies. On this journey, we, too, depend on our intuition, determination, and knowledge of the environment.
More than pixels.
Expertise
We specialize in web development, building and maintaining our own digital properties while managing a diverse portfolio of domains.
Our business model focuses on monetizing these assets through various revenue streams, including advertising, e-commerce, and strategic partnerships.
Pixels with purpose.
Some of Our Projects
Our digital assets are designed to provide value to visitors and partners.
DOMAIN Names
Top Class Domains
Each domain is carefully curated and offers a unique competitive advantage for brands.
WEB PROPERTY
Les Bons Plans de Barcelone
A tourism site for sharing practical tips and great deals with visitors to Barcelona.
Our FOUNDATION.
Our Values
“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” ― Albert Einstein
1. HONESTY
Running a business that takes pride in being ethical and socially responsible is a challenge, but it has always been in our DNA.
In business, honesty isn’t only about doing things the right way; it’s also about expressing the values on which a company is founded.
At Anakena, honesty is extremely important because it builds loyalty and trust in all stakeholders.
2. COMMITMENT
Adapting to our digital environment is critical, but innovation, the constant search for efficient solutions, and creativity offer us new opportunities every day.
We are committed to what we do every day.
The dedication and loyalty we show to our customers, suppliers, and partners are what make us different.
In other words, you can trust us.
3. PASSION
At Anakena, we strongly believe that Passion is a differentiating factor between success and failure.
Also, we like to think that YOLO (You Only Live Once) should drive our lives.
We are passionate about what we do and how we do it.
Continuous education, curiosity, innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, and lateral thinking help us create a culture of passion.
GET IN TOUCH.
Contact
Whether you want to talk about our domain portfolio, collaborate on a project, or just want to say hello, we love to hear from you.
We typically respond within 48 hours.
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