Dish DBS launches .mobile domains, and an SEO specialist says it's already helped her a lot. It seems a bit odd to write about a new top level domain from the 2012 round going live this week, given that applications for the next round open in just ... Continue Reading1 Comment
ICANN publishes initial list of RSPs for new top level domain names
· Services28 companies have passed technical screening to offer registry services. ICANN has published a list of Registry Service Providers (RSPs) that have already passed their technical screening. Some of the RSPs have also cleared technical ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
New TLD Kickstarter campaign reaches its goal
· UncategorizedCampaign surpasses €80,000 fundraising goal. A nonprofit that turned to Kickstarter to raise funds for its new top level domain ambitions has met its fundraising goal. dotMeow Foundation, a Belgian nonprofit that aims to promote social ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN hosting new TLD webinars ahead of April 30 application window
· Policy & LawTwo sessions this month will help applicants understand the process. Well, this is the year. For the first time since 2012, entities wishing to control their own top level domain name can apply. The window to apply is tight, however, as ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Early Warning Report hopes to limit new TLD contention sets
· Policy & LawPlatform will provide intelligence about other companies' application plans before reveal day. A big point of discussion about the last round of new top level domain expansion was settling contention sets. If more than one applicant applied for the ... Continue Reading2 Comments
New top level domain trademark frontrunning continues
· Policy & LawPeople want trademarks for top level domains even though the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office won't grant them. As happened before the last round of top level domain name expansion, individuals and companies are tipping their hands on top level ... Continue Reading1 Comment
.Tech propels banner start to year for Radix premium domains
· UncategorizedPremium .tech registrations up 70% in first six months of 2025. Top level domain operator Radix has released data (pdf) on its premium domain sales for the first half of the year. Customers registered 2,857 premium domains across its portfolio ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Digging into the numbers behind .xyz domain registrations
· UncategorizedA Japanese domain registrar has driven significant growth in .xyz domain registrations over the past twelve months. Depending on the month, .xyz ranks either first or second in terms of total domains under management for new top level domain names. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
The new new TLD opportunity – DNW Podcast #538
· PodcastsWhat to expect in the next round of new top level domain expansion. It’s finally happening. ICANN has published its Draft Applicant Guidebook for the next round of new top level domain expansion. Other than adding some deadlines, it’s likely to ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN grants $9M, including $500k for UDRP defense
· Policy & Law21 projects approved for funding of up to $500,000. ICANN has released a list of projects funded in the first cohort of its inaugural grant program. The program uses funds collected from "auctions of last resort" from the last round of top level ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
