Wednesday, February 29, 2012
.BANGALURU Top-Level Domain
.BENGALURU is the new gTLD project for the city of Bruhat Bangaluru (Bangalore).
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Monday, February 27, 2012
.OKINAWA Top-Level Domain
City of Okinawa - Japan - will apply for its own domain name extension using partner GMO Registry.
GMO Registry will be applying for a certain number of Japanese city names such as:
GMO Registry will be applying for a certain number of Japanese city names such as:
- Tokyo;
- Okinawa;
- Osaka and
- Ryukyu.
Check Registries.tel for competing applications.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
.OSAKA Top-Level Domain
According to a post from Kevin Murphy, the prefecture of Osaka - Japan will apply for its new generic Top-Level Domain through GMO Registry:
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Saturday, February 25, 2012
French version of the applicant guidebook...
...dated September 2011 is available.
As tweeted today by ICANN, September 2011 version of the applicant guidebook is available in French. To read it, click here (direct link).
January 2012 version is coming soon.
Note today is the 25th of February and the application window to apply for a new generic Top-Level Domain opened on January the 12 and will close in April the 12.
Questions
Your answer.
As tweeted today by ICANN, September 2011 version of the applicant guidebook is available in French. To read it, click here (direct link).
January 2012 version is coming soon.
Note today is the 25th of February and the application window to apply for a new generic Top-Level Domain opened on January the 12 and will close in April the 12.
Questions
- Did you have the same chances to follow and participate in the new gTLD launching without knowing English?
- Will ICANN block a .VIN on round 2 if it comes after a .WINE ("vin" means wine in English)?
- Why do I write this blog in English by the way? :-)
Your answer.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Friday, February 24, 2012
To apply or not apply?
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
.WALES new gTLD confirmed
As confirmed by the Registry for .UK domain names - Nominet - The Welsh Government will apply for .CYMRU and .WALES new generic Top-Level Domains.
- Story on Domainincite;
- Nominet's press release .
Registries.tel is up-to-date.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
62% say a domain name is essential (wine)
According to a survey published yesterday by SOWINE, 62% of respondents agreed that it is essential for a winegrower to have a website.
Read the results of the SOWINE/SSI 2012 Barometer, the first survey to study the influence of new technologies on the behavior of wine consumers in France.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
.VEGAS new gTLD and search engines
Not sure if this is the web site of a second applicant or one of the first domainers's web site to promote new generic Top-Level Domains.
One thing is sure: the article regarding search engine optimization (SEO) explains the impact owning a new descriptive domain name could have to be better positioned in search engines.
One thing is sure: the article regarding search engine optimization (SEO) explains the impact owning a new descriptive domain name could have to be better positioned in search engines.
- First applicant for .VEGAS;
- I recommend the reading of "SEO and New TLDs".
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
A second applicant for .MLS ?
According to info found on .nxt (News and analysis of Internet policy and governance), a second applicant could apply for .MLS:
- First applicant is has plan to offer an exclusive address for multiple listing services on the Internet;
- Second potential is the owner of the mls.com domain name and US trademark for DOTMLS.
Complete story is available here.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Monday, February 20, 2012
.TAT new generic Top-Level Domain
A web site can be found here but there seems to be no information available in any other language. I am not so sure if this info is official or not.
Find more information here.
Find more information here.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Sunday, February 19, 2012
.RYUKYU Top-Level Domain
I do not know much about this one but web site is being prepare here.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Thursday, February 16, 2012
.AFL Top-Level Domain
No, the AFL is not the "Association Française pour la Lecture", it is the Australian Football League which plans to apply for the .AFL Top-Level Domain.
- Its potential is revealed on DomainIncite;
- The Australian Football League's web site.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
.HALAL new generic Top-Level Domain
Found by Andrew Allemann, the Halalan Tayyiban Corporation plans to apply for the .HALAL Top-Level Domain.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
.KAZ Top-Level Domain
Prior to reading this, note the .kaz (.қаз) is not a new generic Top-Level Domains. It is a country code Top-Level Domain (or ccTLD). It also is the IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) delegated to Kazakhstan.
I am adding it to this blog because it is a 3 characters Top-Level Domain and may interest a company or a brand interested in launching its own .KAZ Top-Level Domain.
Note "kaz" also is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code for Kazakhstan so it makes it impossible for any company/brand to register its own .KAZ : the latest applicant guidebook does not allow to do so.
A list is available here.
I am adding it to this blog because it is a 3 characters Top-Level Domain and may interest a company or a brand interested in launching its own .KAZ Top-Level Domain.
Note "kaz" also is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code for Kazakhstan so it makes it impossible for any company/brand to register its own .KAZ : the latest applicant guidebook does not allow to do so.
A list is available here.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Independent Objector (IO)
His role:
The Independent Objector does not act on behalf of any particular persons or entities, but acts solely in the best interests of the public who use the global Internet.
Questions:
- Only one Independent Objector for all applications?
- How is ICANN going to check if the IO is not funded, directly or indirectly, by an applicant? :-)
- Who is he?
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Sunday, February 12, 2012
.LES new gTLD project becomes .LESS
.LESS seems easier to recognize according to Aaron Pace owner of both Trademarks ".les" and ".less".
Web site is available here.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
.WINE applicant fooled by partner – Part 1
This is a sad story but it does happen.
For those who have been following new gTLD projects, I am sad to say that the wonderful dotVinum project for .WINE domain names which was started 3 years ago will soon come to an end. My “partner” is applying for .WINE without me. As he wrote it to me a few days ago: “We have made no contractual commitments to you at any time as you are fully aware”.
According to the journalists and specialists I have spoken to recently, I was told it often happens. But when you want to move forward with no money, you accept to trust those who have it, without signing formal documents.
I decided to put an end to this “partnership”; when it is a one way deal, there is something wrong.
There was a risk and I took it. For 5 months, I accepted to provide a certain number of key figures, information, potentials of the .wine Top-Level Domain, my strategy, my rules ... I even accepted to have them changed for maximum profit ; I found candidates for Premium domain names for hundreds of thousand Euros, I found registrars on the starting blocks ...
The result is that:
information knowledge to develop a project and help beat any competing bid(s).
For those who follow my news, I will appreciate your help in these ... difficult circumstances. I am also looking forward finding the advice of a lawyer, to discuss the issue with him and see whether, the company should or could be sued.
I was “failed” (as Henry VIII said ...), and fooled.
Part 2 soon to be published.
For those who have been following new gTLD projects, I am sad to say that the wonderful dotVinum project for .WINE domain names which was started 3 years ago will soon come to an end. My “partner” is applying for .WINE without me. As he wrote it to me a few days ago: “We have made no contractual commitments to you at any time as you are fully aware”.
According to the journalists and specialists I have spoken to recently, I was told it often happens. But when you want to move forward with no money, you accept to trust those who have it, without signing formal documents.
I decided to put an end to this “partnership”; when it is a one way deal, there is something wrong.
There was a risk and I took it. For 5 months, I accepted to provide a certain number of key figures, information, potentials of the .wine Top-Level Domain, my strategy, my rules ... I even accepted to have them changed for maximum profit ; I found candidates for Premium domain names for hundreds of thousand Euros, I found registrars on the starting blocks ...
The result is that:
- I worked for free;
- They adapted their .WINE application to their strategy, thanks to my help, my knowledge and my information;
- They persuaded me not to seek openings with other interested parties and possible partners;
- They gained time so that they would manage to keep my mouth shut until the opening of the new gTLD application window.
For those who follow my news, I will appreciate your help in these ... difficult circumstances. I am also looking forward finding the advice of a lawyer, to discuss the issue with him and see whether, the company should or could be sued.
I was “failed” (as Henry VIII said ...), and fooled.
Part 2 soon to be published.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
.KYOTO new generic Top-Level Domain
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Thursday, February 2, 2012
.SAS new generic Top-Level Domain
According to a recent tweet from Linn Drivdal Mellbye and intercepted by Domainincite (again), the Scandinavian Airlines System Group has plan to apply for the .SAS new gTLD.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
.STARHUB new generic Top-Level Domain
Found on DomainIncite, StarHub, a Singapore telecommunications firm, applies for the new generic Top-Level Domain .starhub.
Read complete Article here.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
.SEA Top-Level Domain
Thank to Bret Fausett for spotting this information: " The .sea domain is not recognized by Internet authority ICANN, but would instead be made available through an alternate Internet that doesn't connect to the "ordinary" Web, something called the Cesidian Root".
More information on Foxnews.com.
I am a new gTLD Consultant based in Paris. "New gTLD" stands for "new generic Top-Level Domains" from the ICANN new gTLD program. They are new domain name extensions such as ".consulting" (instead of ".com").
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