Germany’s .DE Approaches 16 Million Domain Name Mark

Denic,the company behind .DE domain is approaching 16 million domain name registrations under .DE.This makes .DE one of the world’s largest ccTLD .

 

DENIC registered the 14 millionth .de domain name on 26 November 2010 and the 15 millionth .de domain name on April 18,2012.This means that in less than six months, almost 500,000 .DE domain names were registered .

There are 15,734,742 .DE domains registered up to date,according to the most recent figures on DENIC’s website.

The annual average growth rate of the recent years has been about 1 million domain names,which is an impressive number .Moreover,at the end of October/beginning of November 2010,domain growth gained particular momentum through the introduction of the special character eszett, ß .

Check out EuroDNS here to register your .DE domain name.

Heritage Auctions Releases Video About Premium Domains

Heritage Auctions released recently a video in which explaing the benefits of owning a premium domain name.

 

The video explains why it is important to spend significant sums of money to buy a premium domain name.Moreover, the video explains many important aspects of domain names for investment or business use.

You can see the video after the jump:

 

Flora ICT Acquires FreeGames.com Domain Name

The domain name FreeFames.com was recently acquired by Flora ICT, a company active in the game traffic market for more than a year.

 

According to whois records, the doman name changed hands on July 1st,2014 .Moreover, the domain name was first registered in 1996.The seller was Paul Keever.

Flora ICT operates 18 gaming websites, according to an article on talkarcades.com .

The sale price has not been shared publicly.

Congratulations to both the seller and the buyer.

Two Other New gTLDs Delegated : .ONG and .WilliamHill

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that two other new TLDs was delegated, bringing the total number to 325.

 

The two new gTLDs are : .ONG and .WilliamHill

The other 325 new gTLDs delegated so far are:

.Praxi
.yandex
.whoswho
.nra
.ngo
.lacaixa
.krd
.auction
.LGBT
.Spiegel
.Bloomberg
.NRW
.SCB
.Cuisinella
.Schmidt
.CancerResearch
.Active
.Mini
.capetown
.durban
.green
.joburg
.lotto
.ovh
.physio
.wang
.Brussels
.BZH
.Surf
.Vlaanderen
.Global
.army
.engineer
.gives
.hamburg
.navy
.nhk
.rehab
.republican
.tirol
.bio
.vet
.software
.press
.mortgage
.market
.lawyer
.host
.hiv
.dentist
.attorney
.Reise
.Versicherung
.Audio
.Beer
.Church
.Guide
.HipHop
.Juegos
.Life
.Luxe
.Loans
3 May 2014 GMO GMO Internet, Inc.
3 May 2014 GLOBO Globo Comunicação e Participações S.A
3 May 2014 BAYERN Bayern Connect GmbH
30 April 2014 AIRFORCE United TLD Holdco Ltd.
29 April 2014 CREDITCARD Binky Frostbite, LLC
29 April 2014 INSURE Pioneer Willow, LLC
29 April 2014 FINANCE Cotton Cypress, LLC
29 April 2014 WTC World Trade Centers Association, Inc.
29 April 2014 CITIC CITIC Group Corporation
24 April 2014 москва (xn--80adxhks) – Russian for “Moscow/ moskva”Foundation for Assistance for Internet Technologies and Infrastructure Development (FAITID)
24 April 2014 MOSCOW Foundation for Assistance for Internet Technologies and Infrastructure Development (FAITID)
23 April 2014 LIMITED Big Fest, LLC
23 April 2014 FAIL Atomic Pipe, LLC
23 April 2014 EXCHANGE Spring Falls, LLC
23 April 2014 TAX Storm Orchard, LLC
23 April 2014 WTF Hidden Way, LLC
23 April 2014 FUND John Castle, LLC
23 April 2014 SURGERY Tin Avenue, LLC
23 April 2014 INVESTMENTS Holly Glen, LLC
23 April 2014 FINANCIAL Just Cover, LLC
23 April 2014 GRATIS Pioneer Tigers, LLC
23 April 2014 FURNITURE Lone Fields, LLC
23 April 2014 DENTAL Tin Birch, LLC
23 April 2014 CARE Goose Cross, LLC
23 April 2014 CASHD elta Lake, LLC
23 April 2014 DISCOUNT Holly Hill, LLC
23 April 2014 BLACKFRIDAY Uniregistry, Corp.
23 April 2014 CLINICoose Park, LLC
23 April 2014 FITNESS Brice Orchard, LLC
19 April 2014 SCHULE Outer Moon, LLC
19 April 2014 FOO Charleston Road Registry, Inc.
19 April 2014 SOY Charleston Road Registry, Inc.
19 April 2014 PARIS City of Paris
19 April 2014 FROGANSOP3FT
16 April 2014 QUEBEC PointQuébec Inc
11 April 2014 PICTURES Foggy Sky, LLC
11 April 2014 UNIVERSITLittle Station, LLC
11 April 2014 GALAsociación puntoGAL
11 April 2014 ASSOCIATES Baxter Hill, LLC
11 April 2014 REISE New Cypress, LLC
11 April 2014 MEDIA Grand Glen, LLC
11 April 2014 CAREEr dotCareer LLC
11 April 2014 TOWN Koko Moon, LLC
11 April 2014 TOYS Pioneer Orchard, LLC
11 April 2014 LEASE Victor Trail, LLC
11 April 2014 SERVICES Fox Castle, LLC
11 April 2014 ENGINEERING Romeo Canyon
11 April 2014 GRIPE Com Sunset, LLC
11 April 2014 EUS Puntueus Fundazioa
11 April 2014 CAPITAL Delta Mill, LLC
10 April 2014 DESIDesi Networks, LLC
10 April 2014 FEEDBACK Top Level Spectrum, Inc.
10 April 2014 COLLEGE XYZ.COM, LLC
10 April 2014 ROCKS United TLD Holdco, Ltd.
10 April 2014 网址 (xn--ses554g) – Chinese for “network address”Hu Yi Global Information Resources (Holding) Company Hong Kong Limited
4 April 2014 GOP Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc.
3 April 2014 RYUKYU BusinessRalliart Inc.
3 April 2014 YOKOHAMA GMO Registry, Inc.
2 April 2014     REST     Punto 2012 Sociedad Anonima Promotora de Inversion de Capital Variable
2 April 2014     SAARLAND     dotSaarland GmbH
31 March 2014     CONSULTING     Pixie Station, LLC
31 March 2014     VODKA     Top Level Domain Holdings Limited
31 March 2014     HAUS     Pixie Edge, LLC
31 March 2014     COOKING     Top Level Domain Holdings Limited
31 March 2014     MOE     Interlink Co., Ltd.
31 March 2014     RODEO     Top Level Domain Holdings Limited
31 March 2014     COUNTRY     Uniregistry, Corp.
31 March 2014     商城(xn--czru2d) – Chinese for “mall”     Zodiac Capricorn Limited
31 March 2014     HORSE     Top Level Domain Holdings Limited
31 March 2014     FISHING     Top Level Domain Holdings Limited
31 March 2014     VEGAS     Dot Vegas, Inc.
31 March 2014     MIAMI     Top Level Domain Holdings Limited
31 March 2014     ARCHI     Starting Dot Limited
27 March 2014     BLACK     Afilias Limited
27 March 2014     REN     Beijing Qianxiang Wangjing Technology Development Co., Ltd.
27 March 2014     MEET     Afilias Limited
25 March 2014     SOHU     Sohu.com Limited
22 March 2014     LONDON     Dot London Domains Limited
20 March 2014     NYC     The City of New York by and through the New York City Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications
19 March 2014     COLOGNE     NetCologne Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH
19 March 2014     AXA     AXA SA
19 March 2014     WEBCAM     dot Webcam Limited
19 March 2014     TRADE     Elite Registry Limited
15 March 2014     JETZT     New TLD Company
12 March 2014     世界 (xn--rhqv96g) – Chinese for “world/shijie”     Stable Tone Limited
11 March 2014     DNP     Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
11 March 2014     INK     Top Level Design, LLC
9 March 2014     机构 (xn--nqv7f) – Chinese for “agencies/institutions”     Public Interest Registry
9 March 2014     संगठन (xn--i1b6b1a6a2e) – Hindi for “organization/sangathana”     Public Interest Registry
9 March 2014     组织机构 (xn--nqv7fs00ema) – Chinese for “organization”     Public Interest Registry
5 March 2014     орг (xn--c1avg) – Russian for “organization/org”     Public Interest Registry
5 March 2014     KOELN     NetCologne Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH
2 March 2014     BID     dot Bid Limited
2 March 2014     OKINAWA     BusinessRalliart Inc.
2 March 2014     VOTE     Monolith Registry LLC
2 March 2014     VOTO     Monolith Registry LLC
27 February 2014     BAR     Punto 2012 Sociedad Anonima Promotora de Inversion de Capital Variable
27 February 2014     KRED     KredTLD Pty Ltd
27 February 2014     BEST     BestTLD Pty Ltd
26 February 2014     CHRISTMAS     Uniregistry, Corp.
26 February 2014     PUB     United TLD Holdco, Ltd.
26 February 2014     дети (xn--d1acj3b) – Russian for “kids/deti”     The Foundation for Network Initiatives “The Smart Internet”
26 February 2014     ACTOR     United TLD Holdco, Ltd.
25 February 2014     SUPPLIES     Atomic Fields, LLC
21 February 2014     FISH     Fox Woods, LLC
21 February 2014     삼성 (xn―cg4bki) – Korean for “Samsung/Samseong”     Samsung SDS Co., LTD
21 February 2014     VACATIONS     Atomic Tigers, LLC
21 February 2014     INDUSTRIES     Outer House, LLC
21 February 2014     SUPPLY     Half Falls, LLC
19 February 2014     XYZ     XYZ.COM, LLC
19 February 2014     WIKI     Top Level Design, LLC
19 February 2014     NEUSTAR     NeuStar, Inc,
18 February 2014     بازار (xn--mgbab2bd) – Arabic for “bazaar/bazar”     CORE Association
16 February 2014     MANGO     Punto FA S.L.
12 February 2014     QPON     dotCOOL, Inc.
11 February 2014     CARDS     Foggy Hollow, LLC
11 February 2014     FOUNDATION     John Dale, LLC
11 February 2014     REVIEWS     United TLD Holdco, Ltd.
11 February 2014     FUTBOL     United TLD Holdco, Ltd.
11 February 2014     VISION     Koko Station, LLC
11 February 2014     CONDOS     Pine House, LLC
11 February 2014     VILLAS     Koko Station, LLC
11 February 2014     PARTS     Sea Goodbye, LLC
11 February 2014     PRODUCTIONS     Magic Birch, LLC
11 February 2014     MAISON     Victor Frostbite, LLC
5 February 2014     移动 (xn--6frz82g) – Chinese for “mobile”     Afilias Limited
5 February 2014     BLUE     Afilias Limited
4 February 2014     FLIGHTS     Fox Station, LLC
4 February 2014     CLEANING     Fox Shadow, LLC
4 February 2014     REPORT     Binky Glen, LLC
4 February 2014     EVENTS     Pioneer Maple, LLC
4 February 2014     CRUISES     Spring Way, LLC
4 February 2014     RENTALS     Big Hollow, LLC
4 February 2014     PARTNERS     Magic Glen, LLC
4 February 2014     PROPERTIES     Big Pass, LLC
4 February 2014     CATERING     New Falls, LLC
4 February 2014     EXPOSED     Victor Beach, LLC
29 January 2014     VOTING     Valuetainment, Corp.
29 January 2014     TOKYO     GMO Registry, Inc.
29 January 2014     NAGOYA     GMO Registry, Inc.
27 January 2014     DATING     Pine Fest, LLC
27 January 2014     COMMUNITY     Fox Orchard, LLC
23 January 2014     BOUTIQUE     Over Galley, LLC
23 January 2014     BARGAINS     Half Hallow, LLC
23 January 2014     TIENDA     Victor Manor, LLC
23 January 2014     WORKS     Little Dynamite, LLC
23 January 2014     WED     Atgron, Inc.
23 January 2014     EXPERT     Magic Pass, LLC
23 January 2014     WATCH     Sand Shadow, LLC
23 January 2014     KIM     Afilias Limited
23 January 2014     COOL     Koko Lake, LLC
23 January 2014     TOOLS     Pioneer North, LLC
18 January 2014     CLUB     .Club Domains, LLC
18 January 2014     BUILD     Plan Bee, LLC
18 January 2014     PICS     Uniregistry, Corp.
18 January 2014     PINK     Afilias Limited
18 January 2014     LUXURY     Luxury Partners, LLC
18 January 2014     PHOTO     Uniregistry, Corp.
18 January 2014     GIFT     Uniregistry, Corp.
18 January 2014     网络 (xn--io0a7i) – Chinese for “network”     Computer Network Information Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences (China Internet Information Center)
18 January 2014     公司 (xn--55qx5d) – Chinese for “company”     Computer Network Information Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences (China Internet Information Center)
18 January 2014     MONASH     Monash University
18 January 2014     RICH     I-REGISTRY Ltd. Niederlassung Deutschland
18 January 2014     RED     Afilias Limited
18 January 2014     SHIKSHA     Afilias Limited
18 January 2014     中信 (xn--fiq64b) – Chinese for “CITIC”     CITIC Group Corporation
18 January 2014     LINK     Uniregistry, Corp.
18 January 2014     GUITARS     Uniregistry, Corp.
14 January 2014     ZONE     Outer Falls, LLC
14 January 2014     CHEAP     Sand Cover, LLC
14 January 2014     MARKETING     Fern pass, LLC
14 January 2014     DEMOCRAT     United TLD Holdco Ltd.
14 January 2014     SOCIAL     United TLD Holdco Ltd.
14 January 2014     AGENCY     Steel Falls, LLC
14 January 2014     MODA     United TLD Holdco Ltd.
14 January 2014     DANCE     United TLD Holdco Ltd.
8 January 2014     BERLIN     dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG
3 January 2014     集团 (xn--3bst00m) – Chinese for “group”     Eagle Horizon Limited
3 January 2014     我爱你 (xn--6qq986b3xl) – Chinese for “I love you”     Tycoon Treasure Limited
3 January 2014     中文网 (xn--fiq228c5hs) – Chinese for “Chinese network”     TLD Registry Limited
3 January 2014     WANG     Zodiac Leo Limited
3 January 2014     KIWI     Dot Kiwi Limited
3 January 2014     WIEN     punkt.wien GmbH
2 January 2014     EMAIL     Spring Madison, LLC
2 January 2014     IMMOBILIEN     United TLD Holdco Ltd.
2 January 2014     在线 (xn--3ds443g) – Chinese for “online”     TLD Registry Limited
28 December 2013     INSTITUTE     Outer Maple, LLC
28 December 2013     CEO     CEOTLD Pty Ltd
28 December 2013     SOLAR     Ruby Town, LLC
28 December 2013     FARM     Just Maple, LLC
28 December 2013     EDUCATION     Brice Way, LLC
28 December 2013     GLASS     Black Cover, LLC
28 December 2013     ONL     I-REGISTRY Ltd. Niederlassung Deutschland
28 December 2013     INTERNATIONAL     Wild Way, LLC
28 December 2013     CODES     Puff Willow, LLC
28 December 2013     TRAINING     Wild Willow, LLC
28 December 2013     HOUSE     Sugar Park, LLC
28 December 2013     KAUFEN     United TLD Holdco Ltd.
28 December 2013     NINJA     United TLD Holdco Ltd.
28 December 2013     REPAIR     Lone Sunset, LLC
28 December 2013     BUILDERS     Atomic Madison, LLC
28 December 2013     COFFEE     Trixy Cover, LLC
28 December 2013     FLORIST     Half Cypress, LLC
28 December 2013     HOLIDAY     Goose Woods, LLC
28 December 2013     SOLUTIONS     Silver Cover, LLC
18 December 2013     BUZZ     dotStrategy Co.
18 December 2013     SUPPORT     Grand Orchard, LLC
17 December 2013     RECIPES     Grand Island, LLC
17 December 2013     COMPUTER     Pine Mill, LLC
17 December 2013     ACADEMY     Half Oaks, LLC
17 December 2013     CAREERS     Wild Corner, LLC
17 December 2013     CAB     Half Sunset, LLC
17 December 2013     公益 (xn--55qw42g) – Chinese for “charity”     China Organizational Name Administration Center
17 December 2013     政务 (xn--zfr164b) – Chinese for “government”     China Organizational Name Administration Center
17 December 2013     SYSTEMS     Dash Cypress, LLC
17 December 2013     DOMAINS     Sugar Cross, LLC
17 December 2013     VIAJES     Black Madison, LLC
17 December 2013     COMPANY     Silver Avenue, LLC
17 December 2013     CAMP     Delta Dynamite, LLC
17 December 2013     LIMO     Hidden Frostbite, LLC
17 December 2013     MANAGEMENT     John Goodbye, LLC
17 December 2013     PHOTOS     Sea Corner, LLC
17 December 2013     SHOES     Binky Galley, LLC
17 December 2013     CENTER     Tin Mill, LLC
10 December 2013     RUHR     Regiodot GmbH & Co. KG
30 November 2013     MENU     Wedding TLD2, LLC
30 November 2013     UNO     Dot Latin, LLC
23 November 2013     みんな (xn--q9jyb4c) – Japanese for “everyone”     Charleston Road Registry, Inc.
19 November 2013     diamonds     John Edge, LLC
19 November 2013     tips     Corn Willow, LLC
19 November 2013     photography     Sugar Glen, LLC
19 November 2013     directory     Extra Madison, LLC
19 November 2013     enterprises     Snow Oaks, LLC
19 November 2013     kitchen     Just Goodbye, LLC
19 November 2013     today     Pearl Woods, LLC
14 November 2013     plumbing     Spring Tigers, LLC
14 November 2013     graphics     Over Madison, LLC
14 November 2013     contractors     Magic Woods, LLC
14 November 2013     gallery     Sugar House, LLC
14 November 2013     sexy     Uniregistry, Corp.
14 November 2013     construction     Fox Dynamite, LLC
14 November 2013     tattoo     Uniregistry, Corp.
14 November 2013     technology     Auburn Falls
14 November 2013     estate     Trixy Park, LLC
14 November 2013     land     Pine Moon, LLC
14 November 2013     bike     Grand Hollow, LLC
06 November 2013     VENTURES     Binky Lake, LLC
06 November 2013     CAMERA     Atomic Maple, LLC.
06 November 2013     CLOTHING     Steel Lake, LLC
06 November 2013     LIGHTING     John McCook, LLC
06 November 2013     SINGLES     Fern Madison, LLC
06 November 2013     VOYAGE     Ruby House, LLC
06 November 2013     GURU     Pioneer Cypress, LLC
06 November 2013     HOLDINGS     John Madison, LLC
06 November 2013     EQUIPMENT     Corn Station, LLC
23 October 2013     شبكة (xn--ngbc5azd) – Arabic for “web/network”     International Domain Registry Pty. Ltd.
23 October 2013     онлайн (xn--80asehdb) – Russian for “online”     CORE Association
23 October 2013     сайт (xn--80aswg) – Russian for “site”     CORE Association
23 October 2013     游戏(xn--unup4y) – Chinese for “game(s)”     Spring Fields, LLC

NIGHTLIFE.LONDON Tops Applications As .LONDON Priority Period Draws To A Close

As the close of the priority phase draws near, the most popular .london domains applied for have been announced.

With four days to go until the end of the three-month .london launch period London’s property and entertainment industries are proving to be the most popular choice for new .london domains.

Terms connected with the housing market, such as properties.london (which has received more than 30 applications), apartments.london and houses.london are among the most sought after .london domains. Trades that serve the property industry are also proving popular, with addresses such as removals.london and scaffolding.london receiving numerous applications, while there are three times as many applications for estateagent.london as for lettingagent.london.

However, the most popular .london domain name is nightlife.london, with more than 40 applications. London’s pre-eminence in the entertainment sector is also reflected in the popularity of domain names such as whatson.london, theatretickets.london and concerts.london.

The initial launch phase for .london, where applications from Londoners and London-based organisations are given priority status, ends at 17:00 on 31 July. Trademark holders also have until 31 July to register their applications. More information is available at dotlondondomains.london

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: “London is the best place in the world to come and live, work and relax so it’s no surprise that’s reflected in the most popular new Dot London web addresses. Until Thursday we are putting Londoners at the front of the queue for new domain names so I would urge everyone in the capital who wants one to come forward to grab the opportunity.”

Leading businesses and international brands are among those that have applied for new .london domain names during the initial phase. They include the menswear firm dunhill London, The Landmark Hotel, The Royal College of Art, ZSL London Zoo and Cath Kidston. They will join .london pioneers such as Fortnum & Mason, the London Symphony Orchestra and Metro Bank as some of the first businesses to secure a .london domain.

By acquiring a .london domain name, businesses, museums, shops, theatres and galleries will secure a web address that is more relevant to them as a London brand, easy to remember and instantly identifies them as being located in London or having an association with the city.

Natasha Hinds-Payne, who is responsible for protecting the Cath Kidston brand online, said: “London is the city where the Cath Kidston brand was founded. We’ve registered our name under the Dot London Priority period because we want to ensure that customers wishing to reach us in London can find us with ease and because of the direct association to our brand’s birthplace.”

David Green, Head of Global Digital Marketing at KPMG, said, “The Internet is changing, impacting how brands and businesses engage with their customers in an increasingly digital economy. The city’s new Dot London domain presents London-based businesses with an important opportunity: a Dot London domain signals a geographical relationship with the city, providing greater relevance for anyone searching for a particular supplier or business in London, as well as branding benefits of association with one of the world’s leading city brands.”

Louise Popple, senior associate in the Trade Marks, Media and Copyright practice at international law firm Taylor Wessing, said: “The launch of Dot London is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a connection to the city. Going forward, it should be possible to search just amongst Dot London websites, which – in the crowded internet space – will be a significant bonus for London businesses. But it does open up the possibility of abuse. Brand owners with a strong London connection would be wise to register their brand as a Dot London domain, even if only to avoid the risk of cyber squatters. Registering domains tends to be much cheaper than fighting to recover them.”

Simon Yeoman, UK General Manager at Fasthosts Internet Ltd said: “We have seen great interest and a strong demand for Dot London. It is vital that London-based firms take advantage of the London Priority Period and grasp their domains first. Dot London was created for them and will become an ever-more valuable asset. With just some days until priority applications start to be awarded, we’re looking forward to seeing our first Dot London customers’ websites grow online.”

For information, during London Priority Period from 29 April until 31 July 2014, anybody with an interest in London can apply for a .london domain name. Allocation of names will depend on a priority ranking. The following priority ranking will be used:
1. Trademarks verified with ICANN’s Trademark Clearinghouse database
2. Londoners (those with a physical address in the City of London or its 32 boroughs) with rights to a name (such as proof of business or trading name
3. Londoners (those with a physical address in the City of London or its 32 boroughs
4. Non-Londoners

During August 2014, .london will allocate names according to priority ranking. Domain names with a single applicant will be allocated first. In cases where there is more than one applicant in the same priority ranking for the same domain name, an auction will decide who will get the name. Validation will be used to assess where applicants fall in the priority ranking.

At the end of London Priority Period, if there is more than one applicant in the same priority ranking, those applicants will be invited by their registrars to participate in an auction for the applied-for domain name. Applicants may choose to participate or withdraw from the auction. The auction will then take the form of a private and closed auction via an online platform.