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Could New gTLDs be the Next Digital Investment Category?

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Joe Alagna

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!

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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Domain Names – Still the Best Way to Maintain Your Free Agency

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Joe Alagna

AI and AI Agents are the newest trends in marketing and technology. Some examples follow: According to Afternic, the word agent recently entered the top twenty most important keyword list. AO (Agent Optimization) is the new SEO (Search Engine Optimization). … Continue reading →

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ICANN Releases Applicant Support Video

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Joe Alagna

ICANN is famous for its complexity, but they are really trying hard to help new gTLD applicants understand the process. The video below was released two weeks ago and helps viewers to understand what is going on. I thank ICANN … Continue reading →

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