ARI Registry Services Excited About New TLDs With Launch Strategies Activated
ARI Registry Services has entered the new era of new gTLDs as the first four of the new gTLDs were added to the root servers of the internet and applicants began executing their launch strategies.
dotShabaka Registry, the applicant for شبكة. (.shabaka, translates to .web in English) and one of the first four new TLDs delegated, today implemented the first elements of their carefully constructed launch strategy which was developed by the consulting team at ARI Registry Services.
The other three TLDs to be delegated were онлайн (Russian for “Online”), сайт (Russian for “Web site”) and 游戏 (Chinese for “Game”).
Adrian Kinderis, CEO of ARI Registry Services, said applicants must recognise the significant volume of work needed to prepare for launch which is expected to happen within the next couple of months, although no firm date has been given.
“We’ve been working hard with dotShabaka Registry for more than a year to prepare them for launch. Our consulting arm has grown and we are experiencing strong demand for support as we help our clients work on naming conventions, operational and compliance plans, Sunrise and Landrush strategies, policy documents and their path to market,” Mr Kinderis said.
“While the progress of the programme has been slow, it has always been something on the horizon. What today’s milestone means is that the guns have fired – the time to activate your plan is now. Those waiting to develop their business plans and strategies must act now.”
Mr Kinderis noted that today’s announcement means ARI Registry Services is among the first Registry Service Providers to technically operate a new Top Level Domain, further highlighting the Melbourne-based company’s global industry impact.
“We have the experience and capability to offer new TLD applicants a full service consultancy and technology offering. On top of powering one of the first new TLDs to be delegated, we’re also working with some of the largest and most well recognised global brands to guide them with their launch strategy.
“It is particularly rewarding to be providing support and guidance with every step along the journey. This milestone is additional proof that our team of experts are able to design custom solutions and assist our clients in preparing for the launch and operation of their TLD.”
Mr Kinderis added that an effective launch strategy could be the difference in whether a TLD succeeds or fails. He said that all applicants have a collective duty to educate their stakeholders about new TLDs and ensure end user acceptance.
“First impressions count when launching a new TLD. We know the marketplace is going to be incredibly competitive and it will be crucial for TLD owners to have a strong path to market strategy that delivers return on their investment.”
“There’s no denying the internet’s history is lined with the skeletons of TLDs which have failed.”
Mr Kinderis said every TLD owner has a responsibility to properly activate their investment through the development of a sound strategy. He encourages applicants to contact ARI Registry Services and leverage the insights we have gained through launching شبكة. to the benefit of our consulting clients.
ARI Registry Services has been one of those at the forefront of pushing the new TLD programme.
“In 2008, we contributed to the creation of the technical protocols to enable non-Latin scripts like شبكة. to work on the internet. Through this work, we were part of the very first non-Latin country domain name suffix to be added to the internet.”
“Fast forward six years and we are now part of the first new Top Level Domain to sign a contract, the first technology provider to pass the program’s stringent testing regime, and now one of the first to be added live on the internet. We have been paving the way for the world to embrace the next evolution of the internet at every step of the program,” Mr Kinderis said.
“The delegation of شبكة. and the other new Top Level Domains will revolutionise the way we all use the internet. We are making history today and our children will look back on this moment as the day when the internet matured beyond its humble origins.”
.CL Introduces New Terms And Conditions Effective December 2013
As of 1 December 2013, new terms and conditions for .cl domain names will come into force, with transitional arrangements for new registrations commencing 1 November.
The new rules will see:
- every domain name registered but not paid for as of 1 December will be deleted
- domain names deleted will become available to the first applicant
- any disputes arising from new registrations or deletions will be processed and resolved according to the new domain-name dispute resolution policy
- all disputes lodged over domains prior to 1 December will be resolved following the old terms and conditions
- transfers of .cl will no longer be available from 1 December 2013, the date from which will commence the new procedure of change of owner – this procedure shall be compulsory for all holders of domain names registered, transfers initiated before that date will continue its processing according to the norms informed at the time of the notification of the beginning of the procedure
- new domain registrations will only be allowed a single email address for the administrative contact address; this address will be used in the procedure of transfer of domain names to the future system of user accounts.
The above information was translated using an online translation, so accuracy is not guaranteed. For accurate information in Spanish only, and more information, see www.nic.cl.
Afternic Reports $1,625,205 in Domain Name Sales Led By Livid.com at $19,000
Afternic/GoDaddy has just sent in their weekly sales list.Total domain name sales for the week summed to $1,625,205 .The reported sales were led by Livid.com,sold for $19,000.
Other notable domain name sales include :
.COM
pbex.com$12,000
cinehost.com$9,950
ccsports.com$7,500
purelights.com$7,500
nowrinkles.com$7,500
servicedepot.com$6,800
californialegends.com$6,495
plantbased.com$6,200
24cp.com$6,000
createur.com$5,343
catsinhats.com$5,000
medcore.com$5,000
vps360.com$5,000
poshshop.com$4,999
salesprospex.com$4,999
startupinvestor.com$4,800
callforchange.com$4,800
acceleratelearning.com$4,500
fouramigos.com$4,416
americanopportunity.com$4,288
vxz.com$4,200
aviationassociates.com$4,188
sleepsimple.com$4,188
ideafund.com$4,100
melten.com$4,092
chvi.com$4,088
gemvest.com$4,000
safepc.com$4,000
secretman.com$4,000
swisscore.com$4,000
Other
jesuslives.org$3,788
timebox.net$2,500
homesearch.biz$2,500
acorns.org$2,480
herorat.org$2,000
aonlineshopping.biz$1,995
aonlineshopping.co$1,995
outofbed.net$1,888
intravenous.org$1,888
wolfguard.net$1,500
ictglobal.net$1,485
nara.net$1,366
safepc.net$1,295
ocan.net$1,232
cacao.biz$1,200
thepeople.org$1,200
smartenergyfuture.org$1,200
upp.co$1,000
circusarts.org$1,000
isaganicruz.net$1,000
T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Las Vegas 2014 Registration Now Open !
Registration for T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Las Vegas Show to be held May 28-31,2013 is now open.There are only 25 tickets at this level .
According to Rick Schwartz,the price of $1,495 includes three nights at the Bellagio.This is the lowest Early Bid rate offered so far .
This offer is valid until this Friday .After that,the $1,495 price will remain the same,but the ticket will include only two nights at the Bellagio .
Digital Marketing And gTLD Strategy Conference Scheduled For New York In March 2014
Momentum Event Group is organising their third Annual Digital Marketing & gTLD Strategy Congress to be held in New York in March 2014. The event is aiming to take advantage of the first ICANN registry agreements that are now being signed, believing that the real work for brands, registries and registrars is just getting started.
With many of the legal and operational issues on a path to completion the leading minds in the domain community are focusing their attention on launch strategies and ways to convert their new TLD into their most powerful online asset, say Momentum promoting their conference.
The event will bring together the brand applicant and domain community for two days of case-studies, perspectives and insight from the leading minds in the TLD space. Previous events have been attended by a who’s who of the new gTLD industry.
Attendance isn’t cheap, although probably on par for such conferences. Early bird registration starts at $1095 rising to $1395 if you register on the day, and there are slight discounts for multiple registrations from the same company.
More information on the event is available from momentumevents.com/gtldny.
