.NYC Gets GA Off To A Flyer But Modest Starts For .LAWYER/.ATTORNEY

The .nyc gTLD for New York City got off to a flyer on its first day (8 October) of General Availability with registrations ending the day on 26,504, a total of 19,903 for the day according to nTLDstats.com.

But the .attorney and .lawyer gTLDs got off to more modest starts, which was to be expected given that prices for domain registrations range from around $30 to several thousand.

Also commencing GA on the same day, .attorney ended its first day of GA with 2,118 registrations after starting with 410 after Sunrise and Landrush. The .lawyer gTLD got off to a better start, ending the day with 3,195 after starting with 470 following its Sunrise and Landrush.

The start has pleased the Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio. Following several months where individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations could request .nyc domains during the Sunrise and Landrush periods, more than 10,000 New Yorkers — representing thousands of small businesses, organisations, and dozens of business improvement districts and cultural institutions across the five boroughs — successfully secured their own .nyc domain during this early registration phase.

During this same time period, the City launched Neighborhoods.nyc, an open application process for community groups to receive a premium neighborhood domain name like WestVillage.nyc, Flatbush.nyc or ForestHills.nyc.

“Whether you’re an artist, a manufacturer, or a tech start-up, with .NYC you can make your mark on the global economy as a New Yorker,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “I’m thrilled to see thousands of New Yorkers and small businesses have already signed up for this unique home on the web, and I encourage everyone across the five boroughs to make .nyc their own.”

“To compete in the global economy, a strong web presence is no longer a luxury — it’s a must,” said Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen. “The .NYC domain gives individuals and businesses — thinkers and doers of our city — the ability to leverage the power of their location and market their brands to consumers.”

“When I first introduced a Resolution in support of the .nyc domain name as a City Council Member in 2008, I had high hopes for what the domain could become. Today, after years of hard work and determination from the City, anyone in New York City can establish a unique, local web presence,” said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer. “As the early success of the roll-out has shown us, this is a tremendous opportunity for local businesses, organizations, institutions, and entrepreneurs to own a piece of .nyc. I’ve registered my own domain already, and I look forward to spreading the word about the City’s new most-wanted real estate.”