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- [I Almost Helped a Scammer Take Over My Google Account](https://alagna.com/2026/dont-let-a-scammer-take-over-your-email_2085) - I had a close call today, and I want to explain what happened because the scheme was much more convincing than the usual phishing attempt. Nothing was ultimately hacked, and I did not lose control of my email. I did not click the link, approve the request, or give anyone a verification code. Still, the Don't let a scammer take over your email. Email is the ticket to your entire financial life.
- [ChatGPT Will Take Away Your Agency and Independence if You Are Not Careful](https://alagna.com/2026/chatgpt-will-take-away-your-agency-and-independence-if-you-are-not-careful_2078) - AI is supposed to be a tool that enhances human efforts and increases productivity… And it is that. But be careful. If you don't watch what it is doing, it will take away your agency and independence. I love AI and ChatGPT, and I use them. Mostly, however, I would be embarrassed to say and
- [How Much Can it Cost to Run a New TLD at 100k Domains Under Management?](https://alagna.com/2026/how-much-can-it-cost-to-run-a-new-tld-at-100k-domains-under-management_2041) - Now that ICANN has met again and we are getting closer to the 2026 application window for new Top-Level Domain Names, I thought I would share some rough figures on the cost of running a Registry with 100,000 Domains Under Management (DUM). The base ICANN cost to establish a TLD is about $232,000 (includes a
- [My Q&A with Thomson Reuters/Westlaw on New gTLDs in 2026](https://alagna.com/2026/2020_2020) - When most people think about the internet, they think about websites, apps, and maybe AI. Very few think about the invisible “street addresses” that make all of that possible: domain names. In 2012, ICANN opened the door for organizations to apply for their own top-level domains (TLDs) - everything to the right of the dot.
- [Craylor Media Interview at NamesCon 2025](https://alagna.com/2026/craylor-media-interview-at-namescon-2025_2012) - How do you start your own top-level domain (TLD)? A rare opportunity is coming up in 2026, and I spoke with Christian Taylor about it at NamesCon. Here's what you need to know about next year's unique opportunity. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7396586178696884224
- [The Five Pillars of a Successful Registry](https://alagna.com/2025/the-five-pillars-of-a-successful-registry_1280) -  I want to share my thoughts on what makes a registry successful. I became interested in domain names in 1999, while working as a National Accounts Manager for AT&T Wireless. My Manager told me that he registered a bunch of "domain names" that described cities and the word "restaurants" (.com). I became intrigued and remain
- [How to Get Your Own Top Level Domain - Book Released](https://alagna.com/2025/how-to-get-your-own-tld_1818) - How to Get Your Own Top-Level Domain (TLD) - About my next book
- [In the 2026 Round of gTLDs, Can There Be Refunds?](https://alagna.com/2025/in-the-2026-round-of-gtlds-can-there-be-refunds_1993) - Joe Alagna How to get your own top-level domain name. Can you get a refund? Watch this video by expert Joe Alagna to learn the direction.
- [Could New gTLDs be the Next Digital Investment Category?](https://alagna.com/2025/could-new-gtlds-be-the-next-digital-investment-category_1989) - Joe Alagna - Could New gTLDs be the Next Digital Investment Category? Top-Level Domains may very well be the next opportunity in digital investments.
- [Domain Articles Probably Not True](https://alagna.com/2025/domain-articles-probably-not-true_1983) - Scrolling through my Google News feed today, a headline stopped me cold: “12-Year-Old Secur es ‘Zuck.net’ and Is Paid $1 Million and a Free VR Headset.” The source? A user-generated site called Vocal.media—a platform that it seems, lets just about anyone post “news.” Google syndicates it, so it popped into my feed. Whether or not
- [Another Reason We Need Domain Names](https://alagna.com/2025/another-reason-we-need-domain-names_1977) - According to The Wall Street Journal, chatbots are fast becoming the go-to source for online answers. As consumers turn to AI tools like ChatGPT, we’re seeing a steady erosion of traditional web search—and with it, one of the most important ways businesses connect with customers. Since January 2024, the percentage of traffic heading to AI chats
- [My Little New Buddy](https://alagna.com/2025/my-little-new-buddy_1968) - On Saturday morning, I found this little guy walking on Edison about a half mile east of Euclid. If you know this area, you know he would have been a goner. The speed limit on this two-lane farm road is 55 MPH, and there are 18-wheelers on it all the time. He would surely have
- [Draft new gTLD Applicant Guidebook is Published!](https://alagna.com/2025/draft-new-gtld-applicant-guidebook-is-published_1928) - 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 and after. Here are the things I noticed… The first thing I noticed is that
- [ICANN Just Gave Away $9 Million](https://alagna.com/2025/icann-just-gave-away-9-million_1938) - For those of us who’ve been around the domain name world for a while, this is news worth watching: ICANN has just handed out nearly $10 million in grant money to 21 organizations around the globe. This is the first wave of distributions from their new Grant Program, funded entirely from the proceeds of the
- [<strong>A Brilliant Sunrise for it.com Domain Names</strong>](https://alagna.com/2023/a-brilliant-sunrise-for-it-com-domain-names_1721) - Note: This post originally appeared on the EIN News Wire. For Immediate Release, London, UK: The it.com registry, UK Intis Telecom, wants to thank their registrar channel for a successful Sunrise Launch! With their help, most FAAMG companies and subsidiaries have registered and protected their trademarks under the it.com domain name. "We are pleased with
- [ICANN To Use "Digital Archery" Method for Secondary Batching in New TLDs](https://alagna.com/2012/icann-batching-uses-digital-archery_424) - ICANN Decides to Use Digital Archery as Secondary Batching Method
- [ICANN Publicizes GAC Early Warnings](https://alagna.com/2012/icann-publicizes-gac-early-warnings_696) - 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 back out for an 80% refund. For those who need more information you can write
- [Deloitte Releases Trademark Clearinghouse Prices](https://alagna.com/2013/deloitte-releases-trademark-clearinghouse-prices_811) - With potentially over a 1,000 new TLDs on the internet, ICANN designed a Clearinghouse as a single database of authenticated registered trademarks to protect brands and their intellectual property rights This week, Deloitte released a PDF containing its new trademark clearinghouse fee structure. The Trademark Clearinghouse is the central repository for validated trademarks for the
- [Domain Names - Still the Best Way to Maintain Your Free Agency](https://alagna.com/2025/domain-names-still-the-best-way-to-maintain-your-free-agency_1855) - Domain Names will always be the Best Way to Maintain Your Free Agency. Will AI replace domain names?
- [ICANN Releases Applicant Support Video](https://alagna.com/2025/icann-releases-applicant-support-video_1844) - 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 for this kind of communique. It does explain in a good way, that there is
- [Unlocking American Digital Markets: The Strategic Advantage of .it.com for Italian Businesses](https://alagna.com/2024/unlocking-american-digital-markets-the-strategic-advantage-of-it-com-for-italian-businesses_1814) - Joe Alagna, [11/28/2024 1:13 PM] I work for it.com Domains Ltd. and want to share why I believe this product is important for Italian business. In today's global digital landscape, securing your brand's online presence across different markets is crucial for Italian businesses aiming to extend their reach into the United States. Understanding the nuances
- [Found a Cool Domain Industry Relic](https://alagna.com/2024/found-a-cool-domain-industry-relic_1806) - I was doing some winter and year-end cleanup this weekend and ran across a lovely relic from the past: the show prospectus from Targeted Traffic in 2007. Most people don't know that, besides a mention of domain names from my old manager at AT&T, Rick Schwartz gave me my first education in domain names. Targeted
- [Focus and Bike Riding in the Cold](https://alagna.com/2024/focus-and-bike-riding-in-the-cold_1803) - Have you ever had that "aha!" moment while pedaling away? That’s me, pretty much every time I hop on my bike. So, here's a nugget of wisdom: treat riding your bike like driving a car. Seriously, it deserves that level of focus. Don’t get me wrong, I used to be that guy jamming out to
- [Bicycling and Safety](https://alagna.com/2024/bicycling_1794) - I've owned a bicycle since 2012, and I consider myself a bicyclist. That doesn't mean I'm always riding my bike but I always do aspire to it. Now, I'm at a place where I need to ride my bike regularly for my health. My doctor says to get about three to four hours of strenuous
- [Taking Up Biking (Bicycling)](https://alagna.com/2013/taking-up-biking-bicycling_859) - I just started a new job in Carlsbad, CA, about 70 miles from where I live. I've found out that a train will take me from nearby Corona to Oceanside and that the train station there is only 9 miles from my work. So I've decided to explore biking from that train station to my
- [Domain Name Pricing Trends](https://alagna.com/2024/domain-name-pricing-trends_1769) - As part of it.com Domains, I am constantly surveying the domain name market. I have accounts at many registrars to understand what works and what doesn't. Today, I received a communique from our good resellers, ConnectReseller.com. They are a wholesale registrar that caters to people and companies who want to sell domain names as a
- [Contact](https://alagna.com/2011/contact_11) - Joe Alagna 15970 Los Serranos CC Drive, Ste. 120 Chino Hills, CA 91709 Phone: (909) 606-9175 Fax: (909) 606-9275 I'm thankful for your inquiries. To contact me by e-mail, please use the form below. To reduce spam, I prefer not to publish my e-mail address online. Thanks for understanding.
- [To Any/All Email/Spam Experts](https://alagna.com/2024/to-any-all-email-spam-experts_1774) - I'm not a big user of Microsoft Teams, but I've been receiving emails "from them" telling me I've won an Apple iPhone and asking me to do a survey. If Microsoft sends these, I'm disappointed because they look very spammy. I do not click anything on them! On the other hand, I'm pretty sure these
- [it.com Domains Sponsors the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) in Las Vegas](https://alagna.com/2024/it-com-domains-sponsors-the-internet-commerce-association-ica-in-las-vegas_1756) - The ICA represents the interests of domain name registrants from all over the globe. From January 17th through the 20th, elite domain investors gathered to share their ideas, best practices, and concerns. It was also a chance for members to network and make new business connections. The ICA gathering is an annual event. Many activities
- [Reasons for My Faith in Jesus Christ](https://alagna.com/2024/reasons-for-my-faith-in-jesus-christ_1752) - I've been a Christ follower for over 30 years. I may not always wear it on my sleeves, but I'll never deny it. As a natural skeptic, it's taken me a long time to believe the way I do today. I can truly say I love God, that He is a real part of my
- [After Winning Independence, First Space CountryPlex, Layla, is Issued New ISO country code “LL”.](https://alagna.com/2019/after-winning-independence-first-space-countryplex-layla-is-issued-new-iso-country-code-ll_1451) - Hold For Release Until October 11, 2050 Space CitiPlex, ISS, Space CountryPlex, Layla - October 11, 2050 - On October 10th, 2050, the space territory of Layla gained its new constitutional status as an autonomous CountryPlex. After 30 years of international space colonization aboard hundreds of space CitiPlexes, recognizing their special needs and status, over
- [it.com is Going to INTA!](https://alagna.com/2023/it-com-is-going-to-inta_1736) - I'm looking forward to meeting you at the 2023 annual INTA meeting during the coming week. We are sharing our booth with Sedo and invite you to visit us there. We will be in Hall B in booth Q17. As you enter the exhibit hall, move towards the left side of the hall, and when
- [I'm Back!](https://alagna.com/2023/im-back_1730) - I'm happy to report that I've just accepted a full-time offer to work for it.com (Intis Telecom). I could not be more pleased with our arrangement, and we're looking forward to an exciting future together. The it.com domain will become an important player in the DNS, providing excellent alternative naming products for IT students, professionals,
- [Working With it.com](https://alagna.com/2023/working-with-it-com_1718) - Life and work happens in stages. One of my most recent ventures was to be hired as an Advisor to the it.com registry. I'm honored that they decided to work with me and I want to share my thoughts on what makes a registry successful. I became interested in domain names in 1999, while working
- [The Success of Our New it.com Domain Name](https://alagna.com/2022/the-success-of-our-new-it-com-domain-name_1701) - Our (it.com)'s Commitment to Success. One domain registrar asked how we think the it.com domain name will do in the Italian market, given that we offer a third-level domain. I ran out of room to answer the question on Linkedin, so am posting my more complete answer here: We are engaged with several Italian online providers to
- [New Domain Name Launched - it.com](https://alagna.com/2022/new-domain-name-launched-it-com_1623) - Although I left the domain name industry last year, an opportunity came along that I couldn't refuse. I was contacted by some old friends, now affiliated with Intis Telecom, a 40 million-dollar, UK-based telecom and short messaging service. The company bought the domain name "it.com" last year for 3.8 million dollars and dedicated it to
- [Making Butterfield FireWise®](https://alagna.com/2022/making-butterfield-firewise_1583) - I have an insurance agency. We insure cars, homes, businesses, and lives. Over the past few months, I've heard more and more people bringing up the fact that their insurance is being raised. I've also met several potential client / applicants who have been denied or refused insurance due to "potential fire hazard". The interesting
- [I've Opened Up an Insurance Agency!](https://alagna.com/2021/ive-opened-up-an-insurance-agency_1571) - I've opened up an insurance agency - CauseWell Insurance Services (www.causewell.com). I now offer homeowners, condo, and auto insurance as well as umbrella, RV, motorcycle, classic car, and life insurance. After twenty years of traveling around the world talking to people in the domain name & tech industry, I've decided to work and spend time
- [A New Season Begins](https://alagna.com/2021/a-new-season-begins_1560) - I like to think of life as a series of seasons. Like television shows, every year brings a new chance to reinvent yourself. After almost eight years with 101domain / Afilias, I am moving on to a new season in my career (still to be defined). So far, I've been fortunate to have worked with
- [NamesCon 2020!](https://alagna.com/2021/looking-forward-to-namescon-next-week_1547) - NamesCon has been a great virtual event. I've really enjoyed catching up with so many good friends and colleagues. NamesCon Online 2021 is bringing the world of domain names together once again, and I’m excited to be speaking! Join me Jan 27-29: let’s move the domain industry forward together. Register here:namescon.online #NamesConOnline Twitter - @namescon
- [An Interview With Jean Nahum Constant (.HT)](https://alagna.com/2020/an-interview-with-jean-nahum-constant-ht_1513)
- [Internet Availability and Readiness by Country - Rankings](https://alagna.com/2020/internet-availability-and-readiness-by-country-rankings_1498) - The Economist Intelligence Unit published a nice infographic demonstrating the Availability, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness of 100 countries around the world. Read the story… | Source: The Economist | Date posted: 3/19/2020 The overall Index score based on the scores of the Availability, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness categories. Availability This category examines the quality and
- [Happy Decade!](https://alagna.com/2019/happy-decade_1490) - The new year, and especially a new decade, has me thinking about time and its passing. Living on the west coast of the United States is a funny thing. You always feel late. If you call someone in the Midwest or on the East Coast, they’re two or three hours ahead of you. It’s hard
- [DNS Week: Puerto Rico Welcomes the Regional Internet Community](https://alagna.com/2019/dns-week-puerto-rico-welcomes-the-regional-internet-community_1481) - DNS Week is a four-day week of events organized by LACTLD(1) and .PR Top Level Domain (Manager of .PR) that will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from August 20th to 23rd, 2019. Within the framework of .PR Top Level Domain’s 30th Anniversary, the initiative aims to bring together the Caribbean ccTLD (Country Code
- [Ontario Town Invests $15,000 in Cyber Insurance](https://alagna.com/2019/ontario-town-invests-15000-in-cyber-insurance_1478) - A new business line is being created within the insurance industry related to the costs of recovery related to cyber attacks. Consider that it cost over $2.5 million dollars for the city of Atlanta to recover from their cyber attack in 2018. The Center for Strategic International Studies lists 112 major incidents perpetrated against governments,
- [How Well Do You Know Your Country Codes?](https://alagna.com/2019/how-well-do-you-know-your-country-codes_1470) - I've been in the domain industry now for nineteen years but the last six have been spent primarily focused on country-code Top Level Domain Names. When I worked at 101domain, that was our primary business. We helped brands around the world to protect their valuable intellectual property by defensively reserving their brand names in ccTLDs
- [Marketing Resources](https://alagna.com/2019/resources_1442) - There are no secrets Look great on the Internet: Format images however you need them for free.Create amazing graphics.Create more amazing graphics (for free). Search Engine Marketing Resources: Learn search engine optimization (SEO).Learn more about SEO.Learn even more. Set up & use your social networks correctly: Set up your social networks properly. Be a creator
- [ICANN Puerto Rico Infographic](https://alagna.com/2018/icann-puerto-rico-infographic_1415) - ICANN's meeting in Puerto Rico was really well attended. There are still many problems down there related to Hurricane Maria, but there was very little degradation of services that I could see while I was there. This is not because it didn't exist, but because they people of Puerto Rico worked very hard to make
- [Afilias selected to Provide Registry Services for .PR ccTLD](https://alagna.com/2018/afilias-selected-to-provide-registry-services-for-pr-cctld_1402) - San Juan, Puerto Rico - Dublin, Ireland - January 08 2018 - Gauss Research Laboratories, the .PR ccTLD manager, is pleased to announce that it has selected Afilias, a leading domain registry operator, to provide technical services to support Puerto Rico’s country code top level domain (ccTLD) on the Internet, .PR. Headquartered in San Juan,
- [CENTR Releases Third Quarter Domain Report](https://alagna.com/2017/centr-releases-third-quarter-domain-report_1393) - The Council of European National Top-Level Domain Registries recently released its DomainWire Global TLD Report. The results are interesting and include the following in summary: .info grew over 10%; the fastest growing of the top 15 largest gTLDs year over year ccTLDs had a growth rate of 2.8% year over year Legacy gTLDs had a
- [New gTLDs Could Reduce Cybersquatting](https://alagna.com/2013/how-new-gtlds-could-reduce-cybersquatting_1385) - I wrote a white paper about why cybersquatting has become a problem and how new gTLDs could be the solution. If you'd like to get a copy, please fill in the form below:
- [Domain Business, Donuts, is the #1 Fastest Growing Business According to Deloitte](https://alagna.com/2017/domain-business-donuts-is-the-1-fastest-growing-business-according-to-deloitte_901) - Within the domain name industry, we have continual debates about which domain name endings are best or most successful. But this announcement is exciting for anyone in the industry regardless of how one feels or whatever sector of the industry one works. Donuts grew at a rate of 59,000%! That is a phenomenal growth rate
- [We Interview an Internet Pioneer, Patricio Poblete of NIC CL (Chile)](https://alagna.com/2017/we-interview-an-internet-pioneer-patricio-poblete-of-nic-cl-chile_1370) - Nic CL (.cl ccTLD) is a pioneer in the domain name space for South America. We interviewed Patricio Poblete, who has managed that ccTLD for almost 30 years now. Patricio sent one of the first emails from university to university in Chile. Hear how they started. How did they achieve one of the highest uptake
- [An Interview with Abibu R. Ntahigiye, CEO of .tznic (Tanzania)](https://alagna.com/2017/an-interview-with-abibu-r-ntahigiye-ceo-of-tznic-tanzania_1352) - Last month I interviewed the CEO of TZNic, Abibu R. Ntahigiye. He manages the Tanzanian country-code Top Level Domain. I got to visit Tanzania for the Africa DNS Forum and was quite impressed at the industriousness of the country. Besides holding some of the world's treasures in terms of nature and animal life, it held
- [Privacy, Terms and Conditions](https://alagna.com/2011/privacy_1) - Our Privacy Policy I value your privacy. I will not share your email with anyone. Nor do we sell lists. If you order something from us, we sometimes need to share your information with our credit card processor or suppliers. Terms By using this site, you understand and agree that nothing here is to be
- [New gTLD Videos](https://alagna.com/2014/new-gtld-videos_1002) - Since new gTLDs (generic Top Level Domain) names have been released, registries and many others, have created videos trying to explain to the general public what new gTLDs are about and why they are important. I think it will be a good idea to collect as many of these in one place as I can
- [My Cousin Kristy's Book](https://alagna.com/2017/my-cousin-kristys-book_1337) - I didn't know that my cousin, Kristy Alagna, wrote a book! I'm so excited for her and have already ordered one. This is a part of my family's history and we do have some fun and crazy stories and memories as kids growing up in a Sicilian family during the seventies, in the Chicago area.
- [I Interview Alejandra Reynoso, CTO of the .GT Registry](https://alagna.com/2017/i-interview-alejandra-reynoso-cto-of-the-gt-registry_1323) - Don't let her sweet demeanor fool you, Alejandra holds BSc and MSc in Computer Science degrees from the University of the Valley, Guatemala (UVG), and has been a professor of the Computer Science department in UVG since 2004. She has taken a nascent registry and grown it to over 18,000 registrations. This is a woman
- [Domains - 1 | Hashtags - 0 | Hashtag Use Waning in Ads](https://alagna.com/2017/domains-1-hashtags-0-hashtag-use-waning-in-ads_1315) - I've always wondered why a company, big or small, would use a hashtag or a Facebook page as part of their advertisements. It doesn't make sense. A domain name is the one digital brand asset that you have complete control over! I was glad to see this article, backed by research and data, pointing out
- [Country Code People](https://alagna.com/2017/country-code-people_1256) - As I begin my new job at Afilias I am looking forward to helping promote country-code Top Level Domain names (ccTLDs). Over 18 years I have enjoyed working with the diverse communities that make up this group of people (in fact it's been a great privilege!). These are accomplished and educated people who are at
- [Country Code People - kenic's (.ke), CEO, Abdalla Omari](https://alagna.com/2017/country-code-people-kenics-ke-ceo-abdalla-omari_1268) - I Interview Abdalla Omari, CEO of kenic (.ke registry). Transcription Joe Alagna, Director of Business Development at Afilias (Registry Services) Interviews Abdalla Omari, CEO of kenic (.ke) JA: You're one of the first people I'm interviewing for the Country Code People series. I'm very excited about it. I remember coming to Nairobi for an ICANN
- [The Real Story on "The Internet Give-away"](https://alagna.com/2016/the-real-story-on-the-internet-give-away_1203) - The story of the Internet becoming a bit more independent is not a bad one. The United States isn't really losing anything here. I'll try to explain and will post a press release that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN), put out on Saturday. ICANN released the news this weekend with links,
- [Best Used Car Advertisement Ever](https://alagna.com/2017/best-used-car-advertisement-ever_1253) - A friend showed me this ad that a digital ad exec made to sell his used car. It is awesome. Had to share...
- [Are Most of Your Web Visitors Robots? (Infographic)](https://alagna.com/2017/are-most-of-your-web-visitors-robots-infographic_1249) - Incapsula, a web technology company produced an interesting infographic depicting the percentage of bots that visit websites. According to them, more than half of your visitors may be robots. The largest number of bots used (24.3%) are "impersonators" that are trying to bypass security solutions and which are commonly used to attack websites. The second
- [Tech News and Views](https://alagna.com/2017/tech-news-and-views_1242) - Uber May Have Deceived Authorities in Areas Where the Service is Not Allowed Uber had (may still have) a program called Greyball that disqualified law enforcement from hailing an Uber to avoid prosecution in places that it wasn't allowed. The NY Times states that Uber used these methods to evade the authorities in cities like
- [Domain News and Views](https://alagna.com/2017/domain-news-and-views_1237) - Verisign Releases Domain Name Industry Brief 2016 ended with just under 330M domain name registrations across all top level domains (TLDs). That's about a 2.3 million name increase over the previous quarter. Domains grew at a rate of 6.8 percent year over year from 2015 to 2016. Country-codes grew at a rate of 3.1 percent.
- [Strong New gTLD Growth Rates - Infographic](https://alagna.com/2017/strong-new-gtld-growth-rates-infographic_1235) - The Domain Name Association (DNA) released an infographic today illustrating the rapid growth rates of new generic Top Level Domain names. The chart depicts year over year growth of total domains, country-code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs), .com and .net, and finally, new generic Top Level Domains (nGTLDs). New gTLDs showed a growth rate of 145.4%
- [Aftermarket Domain Sales As High as $90M - Infographic](https://alagna.com/2017/aftermarket-domain-sales-as-high-as-90m-infographic_1213) - A UK based hosting company, Nimbus Hosting, has released an interesting infographic graphing out the 500 most expensive domain names and broken it out into industry sectors such as travel, sports, and finance. They reported the most expensive domain ever sold as LasVegas.com, which sold for a reported $90 million dollars in 2005. Others included
- [What am I Thankful For?](https://alagna.com/2016/what-am-i-thankful-for_1207) - I was thinking this morning about Thanksgiving; "What am I thankful for?" If you are seeing this, I am thankful for you. As I pray each day, the first things I thank God for are the people in my life; my wife, my sons and daughter-in-laws, my grandchildren, my extended family, my friends and coworkers,
- [Local Sites With Revenue Over $1M Annually](https://alagna.com/2016/local-sites-with-revenue-over-1m-annually_1174) - I just ran across an interesting PDF that lists local / niche news sites, listing their annual revenue. Revenue for local news / feature sites has been a challenge for the news industry as well as for domain name investors. Some have succeeded; mostly, people like Fred Mercaldo, and the Castello brothers who all own
- [Microsoft to Buy Linkedin for $26B](https://alagna.com/2016/microsoft-to-buy-linkedin_1183) - Linkedin has always been one of my favorite social networks. I'm hoping that they don't change much. But today, Microsoft announced they are buying them for $26 billion dollars! Below is the official press release: REDMOND, Wash., and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — June 13, 2016 — Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD)
- [Hats for Cats](https://alagna.com/2016/hats-for-cats_1135) - Godaddy is our competitor but you have to give them credit for a really funny commercial... I'll say nothing more except, LOL.
- [Where to Eat in Chicago](https://alagna.com/2016/where-to-eat-in-chicago_1129) - As a Chicago native (now living in California for many years) I often get asked about restaurants and food in Chicago. I've been gone a long time but when we go back these are some of the places and restaurants we think about. I don't know how much time you will have there but I'm
- [Revenge on the Telecom Robot](https://alagna.com/2016/revenge-on-the-telecom-robot_1120) - I have an old phone number that I like and that I've used for almost 18 years. I have robots calling me every day. I'm sure that the "telemarketers" (aka spammers) unleashing these robots on the public won't like this but it is one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. It uses
- [No Daddy - No Godaddy Superbowl Ad This Year.](https://alagna.com/2015/1109_1109) - Adage Magazine and other media outlets have reported that Godaddy is sitting out this year's Superbowl. They've been advertising on it since 2005 so it's a disappointment to the domain name industry. We have a lot to thank them for. They put domain names on the map for the general public. I can remember having
- [Domain Name News and Info Resources](https://alagna.com/2013/domain-name-news-and-info-resources_933) - A good friend of mine asked me for a list of favorite domain name news sources. I've decided that this is post-worthy! There are several places to get news about the domain name industry that I like to frequent. They have varying perspectives, but I would divide them this way: Registries / Registrars Perspective -
- [Google Starts Holding Company and Uses ABC.XYZ](https://alagna.com/2015/google-starts-holding-company-and-uses-abc-xyz_1092) - 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 hosting it at ABC.xyz. The new .xyz domain name was started by Daniel Negari, a
- [Remembering My Dad Today](https://alagna.com/2015/remembering-my-dad-today_1086) - Today is the 71st anniversary of D-Day, when over 4000 allied soldiers landed on Normandy Beach to free France from the Germans. My dad landed on Utah Beach about a month later and fought through France until he was injured and shipped out in November that same year. Here are a few pictures that I
- [24 Hour Fitness - Carlsbad, CA Review](https://alagna.com/2015/24-hour-fitness-carlsbad-ca-review_1075) - I've been going to 24 Hour Fitness centers for YEARs now. I really like being a member. I've been going now to the one in Carlsbad, CA for about two years. It's a flagship club because they have an executive office right upstairs from it. I stop there on the way to work in Carlsbad
- ["Native Advertising" - Is This New?](https://alagna.com/2015/native-advertising-is-this-new_1071) - Forbes Magazine recently published an ad on it's cover. This act has started a discussion on the ethics of "native advertising", a practice where publishers show ads that look the same as articles. An American Marketing Association writer, wrote about the ad and the ethics involved here. I'm a marketer and a fan of content
- [Google Reads Coffee.Club As Coffee Club!](https://alagna.com/2015/google-reads-coffee-club-as-coffee-club_1066) - My friend, Christopher Hofman, Writer and Editor at the European Domain Centre did a nice write up on how Coffee.club ranks well for the key phrase at Google. There seems to be something to this. "The relatively new website coffee.club revealed something very interesting about how Google reads the new extensions, when it comes to
- [Why Should You Care About Domain Names?](https://alagna.com/2014/why-should-you-care-about-domain-names_1022) - Just posted at 101domain.com... "If you know domain names, you know how to do business online.And today, if you don’t know how to do business online, you don’t know how to do business." (me ;-) ) Domain Names Are A Core Element In Today’s Online World. Internet Retailer’s Top 500 guide (Top500Guide.com) includes countless examples of
- [New gTLD Sites Advertising in the LA Times](https://alagna.com/2014/new-gtld-sites-advertising-in-the-la-times_1060) - I'm happy to see an ad in the LA Times Calendar Section today featuring four new gTLDs (in one ad). The headline of the ad was the website, Vegas.buzz. It has a really nice logo and is memorable. I looked up who owned the domain name. It is Howard Lefkowitz, who is the former CEO
- [Joeservations](https://alagna.com/2014/joeservations_1052) - I love to read and run across ideas worth remembering almost every day. Almost every day I want to blog and post something thoughtful about what I've read. The problem is that I rarely have time. But today I'm doing it. I have a little time and I read two articles that I found interesting
- [U.S. Commerce Secretary Pledges to Protect a Free and Open Internet](https://alagna.com/2014/u-s-commerce-secretary-pledges-to-protect-a-free-and-open-internet_1050) - I got to see Secretary Pritzker's speech and I liked what I heard. I know there are other free countries in the world but ICANN has always listened as best they could. There are countries that are limiting Internet access and I would hate to see them gain control over the IANA root and the
- [The Case for Brandables](https://alagna.com/2014/the-case-for-brandables_1048) - I just had a dialogue with a friend who is involved in BrandBucket.com so I checked out their site. Working for 101domain.com, I have seen a lot of great brandables come to life. I often have to explain the pros and cons of generic domain names vs. brandable domain names. I like the video they
- [Coupons.com IPO Values Company at $2.2 Billion](https://alagna.com/2014/coupons-com-ipo-values-company-at-2-2-billion_989) - "Their first big expense was $1.3 million, plus some of the equity in the company, to buy the Coupons.com domain name." WSJ, 3/8/2014 I'm always encouraged when I read stories about business success that begins with the purchase of a .COM domain name. COUPONS.COM went public raising $168 million dollars and valuing the company
- [The New TLD Opportunity You Shouldn't Miss](https://alagna.com/2014/the-new-tld-opportunity-you-shouldnt-miss_984) - With all the clamor about new gTLDs, it will be easy to overlook another important new development, the release of .ID at the second level. .ID, although technically for Indonesia, can be used in many interesting ways. The New .ID extension is currently in Sunrise. The price for Sunrise is quite high, but you
- [Interesting Domain Name Bloggers](https://alagna.com/2011/domain-bloggers_38) - Elliot Silver Elliot Silver is a prolific blogger and domain name investor. I admire his business acumen and willingness to share. He's a great study on how to succeed in the domain name business, especially for newcomers because he shares ideas freely and he knows what he's talking about. I especially like his blog because
- [KPMG Moving Their Brand to the Root of the Internet](https://alagna.com/2013/kpmg-moving-their-brand-to-the-root-of-the-internet_974) - "Indeed, KPMG’s application states that the .KPMG domain will act as a “clear signpost” for Internet users to genuine KPMG domains and associated content." In an interview with World Intellectual Property Review, KPMG, one of the largest professional services companies in the world providing audit, tax, and advisory services, stated that they will be moving
- [Great Video Explains New gTLDs](https://alagna.com/2013/great-video-explains-new-gtlds_971) - We're getting to a point where most of the people we meet in the Internet community have at least some idea of what new gTLDs are about but there is a much larger audience in the world that still needs information. About two months ago, Fairwinds Partners did the industry a great favor by adding
- [Co.com To Become A Registry](https://alagna.com/2013/co-com-to-become-a-registry_956) - Greg McNair, Ken Hanson, and Paul Goldstone announced today at Domain Name Wire, that they were starting a registry on co.com. I wish Paul, Ken, and Greg the best in their new venture. I can't think of three more capable individuals to make this a success. There are some skeptics in the comments section and
- [Donuts Releases New TLD Interview - Dan Schindler](https://alagna.com/2013/donuts-releases-new-tld-interview-dan-schindler_953) - ICANN Interviews Dan Schindler, Founder and V.P. of Sales at Donuts... -- You can order Donuts new gTLDs at 101domain.com
- [Major Auction House Now Offers Domain Names](https://alagna.com/2013/major-auction-house-now-offers-domain-names_943) - Heritage Auctions is the world's third largest auction house. They are the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world. They are also the undisputed Internet leader in their field. They boast over 842,982 registered online bidder-members and have a vast expertise in the field of art and collectibles. They were established
- [Amazing Dot.Travel Domains Available](https://alagna.com/2013/939_939) - I culled a list of cool available as of this writing) dot.travel city names in California: And a bunch of generic dot.travel domains as well. Here are some of my favorites. LaJolla.travel Belize.travel HotelReservations.travel Beaches.travel Solvang.travel NewportBeach.travel (huge one) Pasadena.travel PebbleBeach.travel lighthouses.travel venicebeach.travel weekendgetaways.travel golfcourses.travel pismobeach.travel (big destination) orangecounty.travel If you like .travel some of
- [6 Agencies Plan Toyota's Tagline; What About Their New gTLD?](https://alagna.com/2012/6-agencies-plan-toyotas-tagline-what-about-their-new-gtld_621) - The Importance of Business Naming - Toyota Introduces 'Let's Go Places' The article didn't state how much, but I suspect that Toyota spent millions of dollars coming up with their new tagline, "Let's Go Places". I'm sure they had focus groups, internal meetings, external meetings, collaborations, and studies galore. If you look at the comments
- [Domain Names Are Better Than QR Codes](https://alagna.com/2013/domain-names-are-better-than-qr-codes_916) - I recently bought a book that held the title, "The Greatest Book Ever Written..." on a particular topic. Although I admire the author and philosophies in general, this particular book turned into the worst book I ever tried to read. I couldn't get past the third chapter. The reason was because he tried to make
- [The Uncommon Senses of Truly Successful Salespeople](https://alagna.com/2013/the-uncommon-senses-of-great-salespeople_904) - I'm putting together some ideas about "The Uncommon Senses of Truly Successful Salespeople". Here are two of them. AN UNCOMMON SENSE OF PURPOSE What is your definition of success? "Having a goal" is the very basis and definition of success. There are two things we can be absolutely sure of. 1.) We will die before
- [Big Brands Should Embrace New TLDs & Stop Giving Away Money](https://alagna.com/2011/big-brands-should-embrace-new-tlds-stop-giving-away-money_258) - Advertisers have given Verisign a free gift worth billions of dollars over the past 10 years. Sports Stadiums provide a great analogy... What do office supplies have to do with basketball? What does oil have to do with football? Yet, Staples will pay the Lakers $116 million dollars and Lucas Oil will pay the Indianapolis
- [ICANN Infographics by XPlane](https://alagna.com/2013/icann-infographics-by-xplane_885) - Xplane.com has created some fantastic graphics that help to explain the structure and function of ICANN. Those of us who attend ICANN meetings and participate in it's initiatives sometimes joke that we "run the Internet". Nothing could be further from the truth but its fun to think that. These graphics help to visualize how decisions
- [People Trust Word of Mouth More Than Anything](https://alagna.com/2013/people-trust-word-of-mouth-more-than-anything_877) - I recently had need for a new laptop so I did what many people do, began to shop, read reviews and talk to my friends. I knew I wanted a Windows laptop because I didn't feel like having to learn any new programs (like for an Apple) and I didn't want to buy new software.
- [Why Everyone Should Register A Domain Name](https://alagna.com/2013/why-everyone-should-register-a-domain-name_873) - Dan Gillmor is director of the Knight centre for digital media entrepreneurship at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite school of journalism and mass communication. His most recent book is Mediactive (2010), also a blog of the same name, about how people can be empowered as new media users. He recently blogged about why he feels that everyone should register a domain
- [First New TLD Evaluations To Be Released This Friday](https://alagna.com/2013/first-new-tld-evaluations-to-be-released-this-friday_854) - 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." He was much more emphatic and positive in this message. The great news is that
- [Exact Match Domains Still Important](https://alagna.com/2013/exact-match-domains-still-important_849) - I've read a lot recently about how exact match domain (EMD) names are no longer relevant and that they aren't important for search engine optimization (SEO). I've disagreed with that and have found that if there is information that is worthwhile on an exact match domain name they are easily ranked on Google and other
- [I Start On Monday at 101Domain.com!](https://alagna.com/2013/i-start-on-monday-at-101domain-com_842) - I'm really excited to announce that on Monday I start work at 101Domain.com. I've done business with them since 2002 and from a registry perspective they've always been one of the most responsive registrars to work with. They want to grow and already have the most comprehensive offer of domain names in the world. They've
- [ICANN CEO States New TLDs May Start as Soon as April 2013](https://alagna.com/2013/icann-ceo-states-new-tlds-may-start-as-soon-as-april-2013_827) - According to ICANN CEO, Fadi ChehadéIt it looks like ICANN is getting a more clear picture of when new gTLDs are coming out...
- [Video of A Driverless Car Intersection (Crazy Scary)](https://alagna.com/2013/video-of-a-driverless-car-intersection-crazy-scary_822) - I've always been interested in technology and how it will affect our lives. I just saw a video of how an intersection might look when driver-less cars take over. It is scary... Untitled from Amanda Erickson on Vimeo. and definitely fun to check out. The model shows "old fashioned" drivers as yellow markers. It's also
- [My Last Day at CentralNic](https://alagna.com/2013/my-last-day-at-centralnic_819) - Well, after 13 years (in fact, this is my 13 year anniversary there), I have left CentralNic. I have made some great friends during this time both within the company and within the industry and I wish to thank all of you that have helped me along the way. I am very excited about the
- [Godaddy's Perfect Match Superbowl Ad](https://alagna.com/2013/godaddys-perfect-match-superbowl-ad_816) - I haven't been a big fan of Godaddy's commercials so far but I have to admit I like this one. It makes me laugh every time I see it and, in addition to being memorable, I think it does a good job of explaining commercial benefits, a match of sexiness and uh... nerdiness??? Whatever, it's
- [Internet Grows to 246 Million Domain Names Q3 2012](https://alagna.com/2013/internet-grows-to-246-million-domain-names-q3-2012_813) - More than five million domain names were added to the Internet in the third quarter of 2012, bringing the total number of registered domain names as of Sept. 30, 2012, to more than 246 million worldwide across all Top-Level Domains, according to the latest Domain Name Industry Brief, published by VeriSign, Inc. The increase of
- [Alagna, Italia](https://alagna.com/2013/alagna-italia_807) - Until I can go myself, this is fun to look at: One day...
- [ICANN's Latest Updates](https://alagna.com/2013/803_803) - 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 care about new TLDs it's worth watching.
- [What Might The New gTLD Rollout Look Like?](https://alagna.com/2013/what-might-the-new-gtld-rollout-look-like_767) - What New Domain Names Will Be Released First? [UPDATE: I've had some feedback to this and realize that I've not accounted any time for Contract Negotiations, and Pre-delegation Testing. That could easily add about 3-4 months to the estimates I have below. When I get more time I'll update the dates.] ICANN has indicated that
- [Renew Your Domain Names](https://alagna.com/2013/renew-your-domain-names_763) - Even companies that do hundreds of millions of dollars in sales can forget to renew their domain names once in a while. This is all the more reason to make sure that the information you have on file with your domain name registrar (and whois information) is up to date. FreshDirect Goes Dark After a
- [Are Some New gTLD Applicants Trying to Corner Markets in New TLD Spaces?](https://alagna.com/2012/are-some-new-gtld-applicants-trying-to-corner-markets-in-the-new-tld-space_568) - 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, my disclaimers: These are opinions and impressions. I will not be responsible for the accuracy,
- [Site Map](https://alagna.com/2011/site-map_9) - Coming as we grow...
- [New Top Level Domains, Private Auctions, and Chest Thumping](https://alagna.com/2012/new-top-level-domains-private-auctions-and-chest-thumping_734) - What Should You Do? The New TLD Prioritization Draw is over. Wherever your TLDs ended up on the list, the domain name industry has now moved one step closer to the creation of new TLDs on the Internet. Big questions right now for new TLD applicants, are: Should you participate in a private auction amongst
- [Good News For Domainers & Registrars - Verisign Loses Automatic Price Increase But Keeps .com](https://alagna.com/2012/good-news-for-domainers-registrars-verisign-loses-automatic-price-increase_722) - In a document signed November 29, 2012, the U.S. Department of Commerce took away Verisign's automatic price increase provisions on .com domain names. Previous contracts with ICANN had allowed Verisign to automatically increase prices during the term of the agreement which lasted for several years. They did not have to justify the increase each time;
- [New gTLD Progress Report; Are You Confused?](https://alagna.com/2012/new-gtld-progress-report-are-you-confused_720) - 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 summarize the best and worse case scenarios related to where their application stands. After going
- [Things Heating Up for New gTLDs](https://alagna.com/2012/things-heating-up-for-new-gtlds_683) - 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. There are no objections filed so far. Applicants have submitted 169 application change requests. 29
- [RightOfTheDot.com Teams up With Escrow.com](https://alagna.com/2012/rightofthedot-com-teams-up-with-escrow-com_677) - 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 of the drawing process, Right Of The Dot is launching a private auction and mediation
- [New TLD Infographic](https://alagna.com/2012/new-tld-infographic_584) - Donuts, Inc, the new TLD applicant that has applied for the most number of new top level domains, has commissioned a fun infographic about new TLDs. Of course it highlights their accomplishments (applying for over 300 new tlds), but it's also a nice story in pictures of the new TLD landscape. I think that infographics
- [Do Not Miss the Cramton Associates Applicant Auction Workshop](https://alagna.com/2012/do-not-miss-the-cramton-associates-applicant-auction-workshop_660) - Note/Update: (I have no affiliation with Cramton Associates and do not mean in any way to discount other auction providers offering services. Please feel free to send me links if you provide similar services; I'll post them here.) I attended Cramton Associates Application Auction Workshop at the Novatel Hotel on Esplenade This is a very
- [Do ccTLDs Matter In A New gTLD World?](https://alagna.com/2012/do-cctlds-matter-in-a-new-gtld-world_653) - If you read the industry press about domain names and ICANN it's easy to assume that the entire industry is all about new gTLDs. There are articles upon articles about new TLD applicants, the process, the programs, the progress, and more. But there is a lot more to our industry. Besides .com and the other
- [Tedx](https://alagna.com/2012/tedx_642) - I'm providing this page for my Tedx Village Gate speaking application. The first video shows examples of the new online naming world that will exist in 2013. The second video is me teaching a group of small business owners for the Inland Empire Small Business Development Centers (IESBDC). I volunteer several hours per quarter to
- [Four New gTLD Applications Withdrawn](https://alagna.com/2012/four-new-gtld-applications-withdrawn_618) - Doug Isenberg reported on four new gTLD applications that have been withdrawn. Three of them were applied for by Google. I can see why they changed their mind; they don't really seem sensible for use as a top level domain. There may be other reasons but .are, .and, and .est struck me as not really
- [Big Investors Bullish on Domain Names](https://alagna.com/2012/big-investors-bullish-on-domain-names_612) - I just read an article about Billionaire, Stephen Mandel buying stock in Verisign. Considering that Verisign has continually focused deeper into the domain name business, this is good news for our industry. Lone Pine reflects "big money" thinking and it's nice to see these kinds of investors bet on domains. This kind of thing bodes
- [A Dotless Domain Name?  Why?](https://alagna.com/2012/a-dotless-domain-name-why_596) - I ran across a report today put out by ICANN's Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC). The report is SSAC's Report on Dotless Domains. In this report, the SSAC stated that dotless domains would not be universally reachable and the SSAC recommended strongly against their use. I couldn't agree more but my reason for agreeing
- [ICANN Gets a new CEO](https://alagna.com/2012/icann-gets-a-new-ceo_564) - This press release came out of ICANN this morning: Fadi Chehadé Steps into ICANN's Top Spot on 1 October Chehadé, a leader in the formation of progressive Internet enterprises, has been named as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). "Fadi has an amazing track
- [Three New TLDs: .bar | .rest | .cafe](https://alagna.com/2012/three-new-tlds-bar-rest-cafe_560) - 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 portfolio of domains that will serve the restaurant, bar and cafe industry and its consumers
- [This Guy Has to be a Cousin](https://alagna.com/2012/547_547) - I know this guy has to be related to us (the Alagna family); but I don't know how. He is Sicilian (but grew up in France). This has nothing to do with domain names which is my usual fare here. This song however, is so me: Here's another picture of him when he was in
- [ICANN's New gTLD Domain Name List Released](https://alagna.com/2012/icanns-new-gtld-domain-name-list-released_525) - 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 was about .sucks. We have an applicant for that and although it may seem offensive
- [1930 New TLD Applications Will Be Announced](https://alagna.com/2012/1930-new-tld-applications-will-be-announced_522) - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) received a total of 1930 applications, after refunds, for new generic top-level domains. - 1846 of those are "standard" applications. - 84 are designated as "community-based". Of the 1930, 66 have designated themselves as geographic name applications. 116 applications are Internationalized Domain Names, or IDNs, using
- [New TLD Window Closes - History Being Made](https://alagna.com/2012/new-tld-window-closes-history-being-made_504) - 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 my desk and take a break because of the anxiety. But it's not a negative
- [New TLD Deadline Only 18 Hours Away](https://alagna.com/2012/new-tld-deadline-looms_488) - I received this update just now. It states that there are still 500 applications incomplete… Wow! We're at 18 hours and counting down and there are still 500 apps not done! I think tomorrow will be a busy day for a lot of people. This is a big day for the future of the Internet.
- [Van Couvering Acknowledges M&M Strategy](https://alagna.com/2012/van-couvering-tips-his-hat_483) - Antony Van Couvering acknowledged a bit of M & M's strategy today in a comment over at Domain Name Wire… Someone wrote that TLDH's company is worth about $60M. He commented that they are working with a few Geo TLDs in addition to their vertical ones. What isn't addressed in any of this is whether
- [ICANN's Culver City Regional Registrar Meeting Slides](https://alagna.com/2012/icanns-culver-city-regional-registrar-meeting-slides_481) - ICANN held a very nice regional registrar event last week and I was privileged to attend. Their Registrar Liaison Manager, Mike Zupke came through with his promise to send us the slides from the meetings. It was a good meeting, although there were periods of strong contention during the meeting. Most attendees felt/feel that ICANN
- [TAS Reopens](https://alagna.com/2012/tas-reopens_476) - Ok, It's game on again. After so many weeks of down time, research, and notifications, TAS has reopened. They've allowed for some maintenance windows this time. Their target date for closing the window is now next Wednesday (May 30, 2012) at 23.59 PM GMT. You can find some support info and FAQs from ICANN's website
- [ICANN Update and "Monkey Business"](https://alagna.com/2012/icann-update_455) - ICANN's New TLD System delayed
- [The Best Fake I've Ever Seen - A Man Flies Like A Bird](https://alagna.com/2012/the-best-fake-ive-ever-seen-a-man-flies-like-a-bird_452) - This is the second flying story I ran across this week. Sorry, off topic, but it is so interesting. The problem here is that this one is a fake. A Dutch CGI artist pulled off a pretty amazing hoax, building a blog and a group of videos that convincingly depicted his adventure building a bird
- [New York To Los Angeles in 12 Minutes](https://alagna.com/2012/new-york-to-los-angeles-in-12-minutes_444) - I ran across a video made last year about an experimental aircraft that can fly at hypersonic speeds (20 times the speed of sound). The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) did a test flight of an aircraft capable of flying 13,000 miles per hour; fast enough to make a flight from New York
- [A New, More Customer-Friendly Type Of Web Address Is Coming ](https://alagna.com/2012/a-new-more-customer-friendly-type-of-web-address-is-coming_438) - It was nice to run across an article today about new Top Level Domains that described them as "Customer-Friendly". We need more positive press about new TLDs. There are plenty enough painting them in a negative way. The truth is that new TLDs are neither positive nor negative. They're just a new and more flexible
- [New and Old Top Level Domain Names (TLDs)](https://alagna.com/2012/new-and-old-top-level-domain-names-tlds_434) - New (and Old) TLDs
- [JAS Global Advisors To Be One Of Three Independent Evaluators](https://alagna.com/2012/jas-global-advisors-to-be-one-of-three-independent-evaluators_412) - ICANN New TLD Evaluators
- [ICANN Adds 266 New Gtld Applicants In A Week](https://alagna.com/2012/icann-adds-266-new-gtld-applicants-in-a-week_420) - New TLD Applicants
- [Rod Beckstrom Interviewed on PBS](https://alagna.com/2012/rod-beckstrom-interviewed-on-pbs_363) - ICANN President, Rod Beckstrom was recently interviewed as part of a debate on new TLDs. He did a good job. It's sad to see the ANA misunderstand most of the nuances of new TLDs. It's a disservice to their members. Rather than digging in and profiling the opportunities, they've maligned the program. I'll bet that
- [Aftermarket Domain Values Somewhat Exponential ](https://alagna.com/2012/aftermarket-domain-values-based-on-exponential-values_388) - Domain name values seem to be mirrored by their registration numbers, exponentially.
- [Handy Tool For Translating New TLDs](https://alagna.com/2011/handy-tool-for-translating-new-tlds_300) - Update - 2012-02-29: I placed the translator widget on my site for a few months. Today I found out the widget is broken. But the site is still up and I still consider it pretty handy. Sorry if you tried to use it here and it didn't work. I hate sites that don't work and
- [MLS Domains Association Selects CentralNic as Registry Provider](https://alagna.com/2012/mls-domains-association-selects-centralnic-as-registry-provider_384) - Association cites CentralNic's experience with integrated registry and registrar services as key factor in selecting registry back-end service provider MLS Domains Association, a non-profit association of U.S. multiple listing services, has selected CentralNic Ltd. as its registry back-end service provider for the new .MLS top-level domain. The Association concluded a due diligence process late in
- [Dot Brand Solutions Comments on New TLDs](https://alagna.com/2012/dot-brand-solutions-comments-on-new-tlds_376) - Our CEO, Ben Crawford, was in Santa Monica last week to meet with several customers and resellers and while he was in town, commented in a news article for the LA Biz Journal about New TLDs. Ben pointed out that new TLDs could push the price for premium dot-com domain much higher. See the article
- [ANA Proposes "Do Not Sell" List](https://alagna.com/2012/ana-proposes-do-not-sell-list_372) - It's sad to see the ANA so engaged in opposing new TLDs & the ICANN process now that ICANN is already taking applications. The ANA's leadership continues to do their members a disservice. I don't know the leadership of the ANA but if part of the ANA's association charter is to advocate for their members,
- [ICANN Says It Has 25 Registrants For New Top-Level Domain Names](https://alagna.com/2012/icann-says-it-has-25-registrants-for-new-top-level-domain-names_369) - But the number of applications for the new web addresses could run higher. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, or ICANN, says it has approved 25 “successful registrants” since it began accepting applications for new generic top-level domain names a week ago. The number of actual applications for domains does not necessarily equal
- [Surge of Articles About New TLDs Likely](https://alagna.com/2012/surge-of-articles-about-new-tlds-likely_355) - We're only two days away from seeing an open window for new Top Level Domain (TLD) applications. So expect a lot of press over the next week, but don't expect many answers about who is applying and what new TLDs they are applying for. Most corporations don't want anyone to know that they are applying
- [Go Daddy Bets on Web-Address Expansion Beyond .Com](https://alagna.com/2012/go-daddy-bets-on-web-address-expansion-beyond-com_350) - In spite of some opposition, everything seems to be going forward for new Top Level Domains. This article appeared on Bloomberg.com today... The expansion of the Web’s address system beyond .com and .net has sparked a land rush among startups seeking new suffixes and may spur sales for Go Daddy, VeriSign and other companies that
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- [FTC Chairman Weighs in on New TLDs](https://alagna.com/2011/ftc-chairman-weighs-in-on-new-tlds_338) - FTC Chairman Weighs in on New TLDs
- [U.S. Says It Will Not Block The New Gtld Program](https://alagna.com/2011/u-s-says-it-will-not-block-the-new-gtld-program_315) - I was encouraged by two articles today. I predicted many times that the ANA and other obstructionists, would not block ICANN from introducing new TLDs next year. It appears that their only recourses may be to go to court or to get their members ready for new TLDs. I'm not sure they can make an
- [U.S. Senate To Hold New gTLDs Hearing Next Week](https://alagna.com/2011/u-s-senate-to-hold-new-gtlds-hearing-next-week_311) - Dot-Next.com reported today that the US Senate will hold a full committee hearing next week on new TLDs. This will be a very interesting one to watch since so many very large advertisers have been unhappy with the introduction. They've been lobbying like crazy to delay or hold them back. From dot-nxt.com... The US Senate
- [9 New TLD Scenarios to Consider and Possible Actions](https://alagna.com/2011/9-new-tld-scenarios-to-consider-and-possible-actions_289) - Overview There are situations that warrant applying for your brand name in a new TLD. There are situations that may not warrant an application. There are also scenarios where you may want to apply in cooperation with others in your trade, creating an industry effort. No one really knows how new TLDs will play out
- [The ANA Has The Wrong Read on New TLDs ](https://alagna.com/2011/the-ana-has-new-tlds-wrong_244) - ANA has New TLDs Wrong
- [How Good Is The Domain Name Business?](https://alagna.com/2011/how-good-is-the-domain-name-business_228) - Are you considering becoming a top-level-domain name registry? If you are a potential applicant for a new top level domain name you may be asking yourself or your staff, "How good is the domain name business?" or "Should we be involved in a new top level domain?" I've been in the business for over 10
- [New Top Level Domain (TLD) Experts Speak Out](https://alagna.com/2011/new-tld-experts-speak-out_212) - CentralNic's CEO, Ben Crawford, recently appeared on an informational video put out by ICANN. Most of these, are people who have been involved in the domain name space for many years and who've played a part in the history and growth of the domain names space. The video features registry experts from across the board:
- [The Single Word that is Stealing Your Future](https://alagna.com/2011/the-single-word-that-is-stealing-your-future_206) - I loved this short inspirational text from American author, Robert Bruce... You can talk all you want about what you’ll write Tomorrow, next week, and next year. It matters very little. Tomorrow and next week and next year are not yours to spend. You can talk all you want about what you’ll build Tomorrow, next
- [What Can You NOT Get in a New TLD?](https://alagna.com/2011/what-can-you-not-get-in-a-new-tld_135) - Although there are many ideas being floated about what new Top Level Domains can be created. There may not be enough articles explicitly showing what cannot be created because they already exist or are reserved names that won't be able to be issued because of the rules. Amongst the many rules put forth by ICANN
- [New gTLD Applicant Guidebook Index](https://alagna.com/2011/new-gtld-applicant-guidebook-index_131) - It seems that in every large, distributed organization, simple things get overlooked or left out for one reason or another. Basically, things are just hard to find. I don't know if ICANN did this intentionally, but in the latest New gTLD Application Guidebook, there is no Table of Contents. Earlier editions had one, but the
- [Billions Spent on Advertising Helps Cybersquatters](https://alagna.com/2011/billions-spent-on-advertising_93) - I'm really excited to see an official charting of the dollars spent in the United States on advertising and broken up by media. This report by Barclays Capital and put out by the Silicon Valley Insider collaborates my white paper on how brands can use new TLDs to stop cybersquatting. I've believed for a long time that
- [New TLD Applicants Should Carefully Consider Their Filing Status](https://alagna.com/2011/new-tld-applicants-should-carefully-consider-their-filing-status_127) - Earlier this year, Employ Media, the company that was awarded the .jobs Sponsored TLD in 2005, filed a claim against ICANN stating that ICANN didn't have a right to enforce their registry contract in the way they were doing. On July 22nd, 2011, ICANN published its answer to Employ Media's claim. Although this is going
- [.Com & .Net Domain Prices to Rise in January](https://alagna.com/2011/com-net-domain-prices-to-rise-in-january_122) - A few years ago, ICANN gave Verisign the right to raise prices each year. If I recall correctly, they can raise their prices around 7% per year without any further justification during the term of the contract. Verisign claims that rising costs in keeping the dns secure makes increases necessary. Of course, this makes it
- [TLD Statistics - Numbers in Various gTLDs as of February 2011](https://alagna.com/2011/tld-statistics-numbers-in-various-gtlds-as-of-february-2011_110) - TLD Statistics - Numbers in Various gTLDs (Top Level Domains) as of February 2011.
- [CentralNic Secures and Greens the Web, As .US.ORG Enters General Availability](https://alagna.com/2011/centralnic-secures-and-greens-the-web-as-us-org-enters-general-availability_103) - Enhancing its commitment to a higher standard of social responsibility and ethical behavior on the web, domain extension .US.ORG today enters general availability with two unprecedented security and environmental measures from Registry Service Provider, CentralNic. * To coincide with the launch of .US.ORG, CentralNic has succeeded in attaining CarbonNeutral® company certi?cation by reducing its carbon
- [ICANN Releases New TLDs Video (with Application Dates)](https://alagna.com/2011/icann-releases-new-tlds-video-with-application-dates_90) - ICANN has released a video with more information on the new TLDs including application dates. Any company who cares about their brand needs to see this. What will the next big .thing be? We can help you to understand this. The dates to apply are now official: January 12, 2012 through April 12, 2012.
- [Liking Parklogic](https://alagna.com/2011/liking-parklogic_30) - I moved my personal domain collection to Michael Gilmour's Parklogic earlier this year and so far am pleased with the progress. I know a lot of people are moving their domains to Internet Traffic. I'd move mine too if they qualify but I'm hoping that ParkLogic will cut a deal with them. I'm
- [How Brands Can Use New TLDs to Stop Cyber Squatting!](https://alagna.com/2011/new-top-level-domains-for-brands-are-here_73) - A process whereby companies can get their own Top Level Domains was approved on June 20, 2011. Within two years, the Internet will have a very different personality because of this. I've been thinking about the value that new top level domains will bring to corporate customers for several years and have written a white
- [.COM.DE Is In Sunrise](https://alagna.com/2011/com-de-is-in-sunrise_70) - Sunrise is now open for Germany’s new domain! Global Trademark Owners and German companies are exclusively invited to secure their eligible .COM.DE domain names, and to benefit from the extraordinary global and local online presence that this brand new domain will provide. We're really excited about this new domain offer. Germans have made .DE the
- [Forget .Com, Here's .Coke](https://alagna.com/2011/forget-com-heres-coke_65) - CentralNic's CEO, Ben Crawford was recently interviewed about ICANN's approval of new top level domain names. Parts of the story and a link to the full text are shown below... NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The trusty old Internet addresses we know and love -- the .coms, .nets, .orgs -- are about to get some new
- [New Top Level Domain Process Approved Today](https://alagna.com/2011/new-top-level-domain-process-approved-today_56) - Here is ICANN's press release from just an hour ago... ICANN Approves Historic Change to Internet's Domain Name System Board Votes to Launch New Generic Top-Level Domains Singapore | ICANN's Board of Directors has approved a plan to usher in one of the biggest changes ever to the Internet's Domain Name System. The Board vote
- [Facebook Giving Users Facebook Email Boxes](https://alagna.com/2011/facebook-giving-users-facebook-email-boxes_31) - Email isn't dead. I was just offered an email address at Facbook.com. Genius! There is no better way to make your brand famous than to have millions of people email all of their friends every day using your domain!
- [I think I'm going to like Posterous.com](https://alagna.com/2011/i-think-im-going-to-like-posterous-com_27) - I think I'm going to like Posterous.com. You can email a post to it and it will appear on your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and even YouTube pages. This is kind of a test. Still figuring it out.
- [Wordpress is Awesome - Thanks Wordpress!](https://alagna.com/2011/wordpress-is-awesome-thanks-wordpress_21) - Wordpress has been such an amazing program. Any time I set up a website today for almost any reason, I use Wordpress. I can set a Wordpress site up and get it in pretty good shape, adding content, in less than one day. In fact, it really only takes a few minutes for the whole

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