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).

Are Some New gTLD Applicants Trying to Corner Markets in New TLD Spaces?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Joe Alagna

Also, how many unique strings could enter the new TLD space by the end of 2013 I’ve been wanting to write this article for a month (since the reveal of new TLDs) but have not had time. Before I begin, … Continue reading →

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Three New TLDs: .bar | .rest | .cafe

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Joe Alagna

Mexico Joins the Race for New Domain Extensions with Punto 2012’s Application for Three Essential gTLDs, .rest .bar and .cafe Punto 2012, a Mexican based company has chosen to participate in ICANN’s new gTLD program and create the first niche … Continue reading →

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ICANN’s New gTLD Domain Name List Released

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Joe Alagna

ICANN has revealed the entire list of new gTLDs today. You can download a spreadsheet here (right click and ‘save as’ since this is an Excel spreadsheet). It’s good to see so many brands. Interesting that the first press question … Continue reading →

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New TLD Window Closes – History Being Made

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Joe Alagna

Ok, it hit me once again; I am obsessed with domain names. It is 4:44:22 PM PST and all I can think of is the deadline coming up in fifteen minutes and thirty-eight seconds.  I had to walk away from … Continue reading →

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