Category Archives: Domain Names

ANA Proposes “Do Not Sell” List

It’s sad to see the ANA so engaged in opposing new TLDs & the ICANN process now that ICANN is already taking applications. The ANA’s leadership continues to do their members a disservice. I don’t know the leadership of the … Continue reading

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Surge of Articles About New TLDs Likely

We’re only two days away from seeing an open window for new Top Level Domain (TLD) applications. So expect a lot of press over the next week, but don’t expect many answers about who is applying and what new TLDs … Continue reading

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FTC Chairman Weighs in on New TLDs

Chairman Jon Leibowitz wrote a letter to ICANN yesterday asking them to: “(1) implement the new gTLD program as a pilot program and substantially reduce the number of gTLDs that are introduced in the first application round, (2) strengthen ICANN’s … Continue reading

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What Can You NOT Get in a New TLD?

Although there are many ideas being floated about what new Top Level Domains can be created.  There may not be enough articles explicitly showing what cannot be created because they already exist or are reserved names that won’t be able … Continue reading

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.Com & .Net Domain Prices to Rise in January

A few years ago, ICANN gave Verisign the right to raise prices each year.  If I recall correctly, they can raise their prices around 7% per year without any further justification during the term of the contract.  Verisign claims that … Continue reading

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