Category Archives: Registries

News, Views, and Info About Domain Name Registries – Domain Name Registries Manage the Central Databases for Domain Names (Kind of like the Wholesalers of the Domain Name Industry).

First New TLD Evaluations To Be Released This Friday

Fadi Chehade’s Report on New gTLD Milestones and Deadlines Mr. Chehade is energized to get the show on the road. He states, “We are on track. We are on target with our deadlines, and the program is under firm control.” … Continue reading

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ICANN’s Latest Updates

ICANN is trying to keep stakeholders informed on what is happening with new TLDs. But there are always questions: Here, ICANN’s Board Chairman, Steve Crocker gives some of the latest updates. Several questions are answered and updates given. If you … Continue reading

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New gTLD Progress Report; Are You Confused?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I recently had a question from a new gTLD applicant who is facing no contention but feels that all the information being put out by ICANN only serves to confuse people more. I tried to … Continue reading

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ICANN Publicizes GAC Early Warnings

ICANN held true to its word today and made GAC (Government Advisory Council) Early Warnings public on its website. If you applied for a new TLD and your application for a new gTLD has a GAC early warning, you can … Continue reading

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