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Info, News, and Views about the New Generic Top Level Domain Name Auctions

Could New gTLDs be the Next Digital Investment Category?

I had the privilege of speaking at Domain Summit in London last month and discussing the possibility that new top-level domains could be the next big digital investment category. Here are some of the main points made… Thank you again … Continue reading

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Draft new gTLD Applicant Guidebook is Published!

Yes, the first draft Applicant GuideBook is here. This is not the final version.ICANN also did two webinars explaining the high points. Last time, they changed it more than six times before the process began, and they changed it during … Continue reading

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Google Starts Holding Company and Uses ABC.XYZ

Huge Win for the New Generic Top Level Domain, .xyz Google made a big announcement today that will certainly benefit the world of new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). They have started a new holding company called “Alphabet” and are … Continue reading

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Things Heating Up for New gTLDs

ICANN issued some great news today sharing progress on the new GTLDs.  Highlights of the “Information Paper” (see the actual document for full details; link is below): As of November 13, 2012, there are 13 requests for withdrawal of applications. … Continue reading

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