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

Draft new gTLD Applicant Guidebook is Published!

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Joe Alagna

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

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Joe Alagna

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

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Joe Alagna

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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RightOfTheDot.com Teams up With Escrow.com

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Joe Alagna

Two Companies to Provide Neutral Auction & Mediation Resolution for gTLD String Contention Domain Name consultants RightOfTheDot ,LLC, announce today their independent private auction resolution and mediation services for competing gTLD applicants. Hot on the heels of ICANN’s welcome announcement … Continue reading →

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