.EU Turns Eight – Infographic
Eurid, the company behind .EU domain extension celebrates its eighth birthday. .EU managed to established its place as a respected domain name for ambitious businesses,according to the most recent reports.
ICANN Releases New Infographic Explaining IANA Functions
ICANN have published a new infographic, available here [PDF, 3.49 MB], explaining IANA Functions.
This new guide, ICANN says, explains how these core functions allow you and everyone around the globe to utilise the internet.
NameJet Reports Over $400,000 in Domain Name Sales for March 2014, Led By Moki.com at $66,100
NameJet has just released its monthly domain name sales list. Sales add up to a total of over $400,000. Moki.com was the highest selling domain name at $66,100.
Other notable domain name sales include :
undergraduate.com $22,301.00
fitnesstrainer.com $15,455.00
yad.com $13,903.00
immi.com $13,100.00
dancelessons.com $11,500.00
metamorphosis.com $10,100.00
mylanguage.com $10,002.00
pesticides.com $9,900.00
cousins.com $8,611.00
giftcards.org $8,101.00
2707.com $8,100.00
aqt.com $7,200.00
uzw.com $7,007.00
celebrityphotos.com $6,845.00
mendi.com $5,500.00
universitario.com $5,372.00
businessinstincts.com $5,200.00
l-a.com $5,050.00
joma.org $5,050.00
itcourses.com $5,000.00
purenature.com $5,000.00
ouraaa.com $4,650.00
totalit.com $4,400.00
tuantao.com $4,103.00
giftcard.org $4,100.00
advancedmarijuana.com $4,100.00
freepeoplesearch.com $4,000.00
lowimpactliving.com $4,000.00
sfsf.com $3,812.00
jimmycarterlibrary.org $3,800.00
baskets.net $3,680.00
germanfood.com $3,650.00
aerators.com $3,546.00
basketballtraining.com $3,544.00
myle.com $3,500.00
smartlens.com $3,500.00
www2.com $3,335.00
aeration.com $3,305.00
shams.com $3,100.00
gmgm.com $3,088.00
icow.com $3,008.00
keyclient.com $3,000.00
.CO.COM Live Registrations Start Today
The .CO.COM registry announced that , beginning today, April 8th,2014, registrations for .CO.COM domain names go live.
You can read the press release after the jump:
” The very first .com domain name registration (symbolics.com) took place in March of 1985. Back then, of course, every name was available.
Today, with over 113 million registered .com domain names, the very best .com domain names are long gone. Businesses who prefer the familiar .com extension find it difficult, or even impossible, to find short memorable names that are relevant to their business. They often settle for an ugly, long, hyphenated, multiple-word domain name.
Things are about to change. Beginning April 8th, co.com LLC, a recently launched domain name registry, will essentially open a new tract of land in .com. As was the case back in 1985, businesses, organizations and individuals will once again be able to register short memorable domain names ending in .com (e.g. Joes.co.com, plumber,co.com, travel.co.com, Homes.co.com, books.co.com, anyname.co.com).
Demand for domain names ending in .com remains very strong. Last year over 30 million .com domains were registered. “Most of those names were very long, hard to remember, and not ideal for marketing”, says Ken Hansen, CEO, co.com LLC. “When given a choice, many users will opt for the shorter name with a .co.com extension”, he continued.
Demand should be particularly strong in the 69 countries where “double dot names” (e.g.something.co.uk) are commonplace. The company has signed on over 200 domain name registrars to distribute .co.com domain names to the public. Learn more, and find a participating registrar, at: http://registry.co.com
About co.com LLC – The co.com LLC domain registry provides businesses, organizations and individuals with short, memorable and recognizable .co.com domain names through a worldwide distribution network of registrars and resellers. co.com LLC is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.”
GMO Registry Annnounces New Domain Name .Tokyo to Provide Global Communication Platform for the City of Tokyo
GMO Registry, Inc. announced today the opening of new geographic top-level domain names , .Tokyo, one of the first new domain names to represent a truly global city.
You can read the press release after the jump:
” GMO Internet Group company, GMO Registry, Inc. today announced the opening of new geographic top-level domain (GeoTLD), .tokyo, one of the first new domains to represent a truly global city. During the first phase of the launch, application is open exclusively to trademark holders. After that, Internet users all over the world will have the opportunity to register some of the first .tokyo domain names beginning June 9.
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the world’s largest urban populations, known for innovation in technology, luxury shopping, and world-class cuisine. From kabuki to anime, the city is a hub for both traditional and modern Japanese arts, it is home to the largest number of cultural assets in Japan, and has the most Michelin star restaurants of any city in the world.
.tokyo is a domain that will represent and promote the City of Tokyo; it will provide a platform to effectively deliver city information to Internet users both locally and globally. For the first time, citizens, businesses and community groups in Tokyo will be able to choose a domain that directly links their online identity to the city.
No local address is required to register a domain name. .tokyo is available to any business or individual who wants to link their online identity to Japan’s largest city. This is in line with the core aim of the TLD to promote Tokyo as a city through broad participation and recognition.
Speaking at the official launch of .tokyo at the Park Hyatt hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo today, Governor of Tokyo, Yoichi Masuzoe said, “Today marks the launch of .tokyo, the first new geographic domain representing a Japanese prefecture. Six years from now the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games will be held in Tokyo. I look forward to seeing .tokyo showcasing the best of Tokyo and helping us to become the number one city in the world.”
Almost 70 new geoTLDs are set to come online over the next few years. These government-backed TLDs represent an opportunity for businesses to connect with local markets in a space recognized and trusted by local consumers. As one of the world’s largest cities, .tokyo is expected to be one of the most in-demand TLDs in this new genre. Further, as the host city for the 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo is now in the global spotlight, and is expected to have broader appeal for both business and personal use.
Background
In November 2011, GMO Registry won official support from the Metropolitan Government of Tokyo after presenting a vision for .tokyo as a domain that would make a valuable contribution to the community and economy of Tokyo, and build the city’s online brand both locally and globally. GMO Registry then submitted an application to the Internet Corporation of Names and Numbers (ICANN) and after successfully moving through the evaluation process, signed an agreement with ICANN to operate the new GeoTLD, .tokyo on November 11, 2013. GMO Registry launched Japan’s first GeoTLD, .nagoya for the City of Nagoya on February 20, and will launch .yokohama for the City of Yokohama later this year.
.tokyo Launch Phases
Sunrise Phase: Priority registration phase for trademark holders
Date: April 7, 2014 12:00pm (JST) – June 6, 2014 23:59 (JST)
Land Rush Phase: Advance registration (open eligibility)
Date: June 9, 2014 12:00pm (JST) – July 18, 2014 23:59 (JST)
General Availability: Open first-come-first-served registration
Date: From July 22, 2014 12:00pm (JST)”
