.XYZ clocks in at over 10,000 registrations and results from eight other new TLD launches. I count nine new top level domain names that launched this week, as I previewed on Monday. The top domain in terms of registrations was .xyz, although I'm not ... Continue Reading7 Comments
.XYZ zone file nears 15,000, 30k after 24 hours
· Domain RegistrarsNearly 15,000 domains in zone file and over half of them are at NetworkSolutions. 30,000+ domains registered after 24 hours. The latest batch of zone files has been published, and .xyz had what looks to be a good first day. The zone file includes ... Continue Reading18 Comments
An important lesson in pre-ordering new top level domain names
· Domain RegistrarsHint: don't count on just one registrar. Registering domain names under new TLDs when they hit the market is similar to dropcatching expired domain names. From the registrar's perspective, it involves prioritizing domains and hitting pinging the ... Continue Reading20 Comments
New TLDs on tap this week: .XYZ, .Futbol, .Dating and more
· Uncategorized.XYZ joins the fray this week. A bunch of new top level domain names hit the market this week, especially on Wednesday. Monday It all starts today with the launch of .xyz. Daniel Negari is launching this generic domain and has set aggressive ... Continue Reading5 Comments
No Justin Bieber bashing in new .xyz domain name
· Policy & LawBe careful what content you post at JustBieberDruggie.xyz. The .XYZ top level domain name has published its launch policies, and it includes perhaps the most off-the-wall restriction of any new TLD to date: No Bieber-bashing. Oprah, too. Page ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Watch Name.com and .xyz battle in bobsled competition
· Domain RegistrarsJared Ewy and Daniel Negari fly around the track in friendly wager. I see a lot of marketing gimmicks for domain names, but rarely write about them. This bobsledding competition (and sponsorship) involving .xyz is entertaining enough to pass ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Daniel Negari has bold ambitions for changing the domain space with .XYZ
· UncategorizedDaniel Negari is on a mission to brand .xyz as the go-to domain name. He has big ambitions, and he's not afraid of putting his money where his mouth is. At just 27 years old, Daniel Negari has already proven his knack for smart investments. He's built ... Continue Reading14 Comments
