Reclaim's Roundup - May '25
Welcome to our monthly news round up, packed with everything that's coming up, dates for the diary and important updates from the last month, all in one place.
Reclaim Open returns!
It's not long before the Call for Submissions opens! Come along to our conference preview sessions in the next few weeks and be the first to learn about this year's themes, the conference programme and how to get involved.
Recent Support and Service Updates
Is there anything we can help with? Contact us via our support portal.
Renewing Shared Hosting Services becomes easier with auto-renewals from June, 1
Another improvement to our Shared Hosting service this summer will make renewing your domain even easier as we introduce auto-renewals. This handy new feature will ensure that your domain doesn't expire and your website remains available without interruption when renewals fall due. You'll see these updates when you log-in to your Reclaim Hosting Client Area under Billing > Payment Methods from June.
Any questions? We're happy to help. Contact us for help & support via our support portal, or email sales@reclaimhosting.com.
Stanford University:
A decade of Domain of One's Own
A new case study which provides a unique insight into what this innovative institution has achieved by establishing their Domain of One’s Own, how the program has developed and how it will continue to serve the needs of students and staff in future.
Explore the case studyThe Month in Blog Posts
Catch up on all that's been happening in the Reclaim blogosphere:
"On Writing" on bavatuesdays
Elsewhere in blogging news:
- Art Therapy, Bava-O-Rama, and Blogging about Blogging by Jim Groom
- Phillips Fixables by Taylor Jadin
- Some Dioramas Shine by Jim Groom
- Creepshow Beach Show by Jim Groom
- All About Plants by Meredith Huffman
- linkbag.net by Taylor Jadin
- Fan #4life, friend #4life by Maren Deepwell
- VHS Stack #3 by Jim Groom
Events and Streams on Reclaim TV
Register free for upcoming events via our Events Calendar.
Chris Long and Jim Groom on Reclaim TV
May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Event info
Tune in to Jim Groom and special guest Chris Long, Provost of the University of Oregon, talking about his web origin story in our ongoing Bloggers Anonymous series.
SOLD OUT Admin Workshop: Domain of One’s Own
June 3rd from 12-5 ET | Event info
Join the expert team from Reclaim Hosting for a virtual workshop about all things Domain of One’s Own. We’re looking to gather a group of administrators from various schools to come together online for training and discussion as we take a deep dive into a Domain of One’s Own. The workshop provides both applied training and concrete examples of administering and teaching with Domain of One’s Own, along with individual help, peer support and time for questions.
Kate Bowles and Jim Groom on Reclaim TV
June 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Event info
Tune in to Jim Groom and special guest Kate Bowles talking about blogging and (not) writing life in our ongoing Bloggers Anonymous series.
Blogging Community of Practice: Reclaim Open Preview & Submission Workshop
June 11th from 12-1 ET | Event info
This month’s community of practice session offers an exclusive preview of what’s in store for this year’s Reclaim Open! Our conference is back, and come November, we are convening online, on the radio and on blogs across the globe for a unique event. In this community session we’ll preview the conference themes and offer practical help with making a submission. Join our workshop and get involved in the community that will shape the conference this year.
Reclaim Open Preview on Reclaim TV
June 13th 12-1 ET | Event info
In this session we’ll preview the conference themes and offer practical help with making a submission. We are already working hard behind the scenes to get ready to conference like never before: over five days we will take to the airwaves, and your social channels. We are bringing together our community, asynchronously and also live on Reclaim TV. Most importantly we will be blogging – and you will, too (with a little help from your friends).
Lee Skallerup and Jim Groom on Reclaim TV
June 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Event info
Tune in to Jim Groom and special guest Lee Skallerup talking about blogging and writing life in our ongoing Bloggers Anonymous series and read Lee's recent guest blog post.
Tim Klapdor and Jim Groom on Reclaim TV
June 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | Event info
Tune in to Jim Groom and special guest Tim Klapdor talking about blogging and writing life in our ongoing Bloggers Anonymous series.
