ICANN: Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team Draft Report & Recommendations
T.R.A.F.F.I.C. 2013 Fort Lauderdale Live Auction Results
T.R.A.F.F.I.C. 2013 Fort Lauderdale Live domain name auction ended .Here is the final list of domain names sold at auction :
LaserPrinterRepair.com – $125
PeppermintVodka.com – $100
FreeQualifiedLeads.com – $100
QuickPaydayAdvance.com – $300
BedsideLamps.com – $175
NoInterestLoans.com – $2,000
CelebrityConfessions.com – $100
Decapitate.com – $600
Bursting.com – $2,300
472.com – $11,500
Perverted.com – $6,500
Refusal.com – $2,000
PersonnalsApp.com – $100
FoolMe.com $1,000 (my name)
Schmaltz.com – $1,600
RepairReputation.org – $200
BugCheck.com – $4,100
eFortLauderdale.com – $100
MiniLamp.com – $200 (I bought)
VegasJetCharters.com – $150
SouthBeachBabes.com – $100
DrivingCourses.com – $5,000
TopPlumber.com – $350
LawnMowing.com – $7,000
SWDeveloper.com – $100
iCrown.com – $200
MicroWatch.com – $150
vKeyboard.com – $125
WikiClips.com – $50
15YearLoan.com – $1,400
PrizeParade.com – $100
EuropeanAutos.com – $3,000
iFiction.com – $300
MagicChanel.com, .net and .org – $600
ICANN : First New gTLDs Get the Green Light for Delegation
The time has come! Today, the first four domains from ICANN’s New Generic Top-Level Domains Program were cleared to proceed to delegation.
This marks the start of a measured roll out of new gTLDs, which are designed to expand opportunities for businesses, communities and Internet users around the world.
These first new gTLDs, or strings, are:
شبكة (xn--ngbc5azd) – the Arabic word for “Web” or “Network”
Registry : International Domain Registry Pty. Ltd.
онлайн (xn--80asehdb) – Russian for “Online”
Registry: Core Association
сайт (xn--80aswg) – Russian for “Web site”
Registry: Core Association
游戏 (xn--unup4y) – Chinese for “Game”
Registry: Spring Fields, LLC
You’ll note that all four of these new strings are Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). IDNs are currently available as Second-Level Domains and country code Top-Level Domains, but this will be the first time non-Latin characters can be used in a generic TLD. Building on the addition of Internationalized country-code TLDs in 2010, the move is an effort to create a more inclusive Internet.
The Registries that will operate these IDN gTLDs successfully completed a rigorous application process designed to protect the stability of the Domain Name System while introducing new gTLDs into the Internet. Only applicants that can meet the requirements outlined in the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook will be given an opportunity to operate a gTLD. The application process includes the following phases or elements:
Evaluation
Resolution of Holds:
Objections
String Contention
Contracting
Pre-Delegation Testing
We congratulate International Domain Registry Pty. Ltd, Core Association and Spring Fields, LLC on their success in the New gTLD Program, and look forward to working with these and many other new Registries in the future.
This announcement was sourced from :
http://blog.icann.org/2013/10/first-new-gtlds-get-the-green-light-for-delegation/
New Domain Name Association To Represent Industry Launching October
A new domain name industry association is set to launch later this month with the goal of representing the entire domain name industry, positioning itself as an advocate for the commercial interests of maximising the value of all domain names.
The new body is to be called the Domain Name Association and the momentum has come for the organisation with the launch of new generic top level domains on the horizon. The DNA is assuming a mandate to educate internet users about the benefits of new gTLDs with the intent of building trust, exchanging ideas, educating and raising awareness of domain related issues.
“For too long the domain name industry has relied on ICANN to defend our commercial interests, even though this is not ICANN’s responsibility,” said Adrian Kinderis, Chair of the Interim Board of the Domain Name Association. “The formation of the Domain Name Association reflects a maturation of our industry in the corporate sphere and presents a united front in the promotion of domain names as the primary tool for users to navigate the internet.
“I strongly encourage everyone involved in the industry to join the Domain Name Association and contribute to our collective growth.”
Founding members include ARI Registry Services, Demand Media, Donuts, FairWinds Partners, Go Daddy, Google, Momentous and United TLD while another 50 firms have expressed an interest in getting involved.
Along with Kinderis as chair of the DNA’s interim board, who is also CEO of ARI Registry Services, other members of the interim board are Jeff Eckhaus of Demand Media, Statton Hammock of United TLD, Job Lawrence of Google, Jon Nevett of Donuts, Elizabeth Sweezey of FairWinds Partners and Richard Merdinger of Go Daddy.
Membership in the DNA is open to organizations involved in all aspects of managing domain names, including domain name registries, registrars, resellers and registry service providers.
The DNA has a website — thedna.org and also maintains an education site at whatdomain.org.
Verisign Launches DomainScope To Help Searching For That Magical Domain
Finding the perfect domain name for your new business or idea is invariably difficult. Or costs some money. To help with this Verisign have launched DomainScope.
DomainScope is a new domain name discovery tool designed to enhance the search for unique, relevant domain name choices in the .com, .net, .tv and .cc top level domains that Verisign acts as a registry for. The tool incorporates the same functionality found as in Verisign’s DomainFinder, DomainScore and DomainCountdown tools, but brings all these into one tool and it uncovers new domain name registration opportunities in one place.
DomainScope allows those looking for their next great domain name a product that offers distinctive name suggestions, and relevant details about a domain name. Verisign’s domain name acquisition tools are consolidated into one easy-to-use website and there will be additional new features in the future that add to the name discovery process.
DomainScope enables users to focus their search and uncover new domain registration opportunities, while providing more information about a domain name prior to registering it. To start the process, users simply enter keywords and DomainScope’s engine renders suggestions for domain names that are available.
From there, DomainScope enables users to discover domain name registration opportunities through learning about the recent history of a domain name, understanding a domain name’s DNS traffic patterns, and knowing which domains are available that are receiving traffic.
DomainScope offers a robust toolset for developers and domain investors, with access to a number of application programming interfaces (APIs) to connect to their own websites or applications.
So too take the guesswork out of finding your next .com, .net, .tv or .cc domain name, visit DomainScope.com.
