"Zippo will apply for .zippo, even though “we don’t have any great plans for it.” He sees possible battles ahead with impostors using Zippo’s name, or variants of it, with .shop or .lighter".
Source of information can be found here.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
.ZIPPO Top-Level Domain
According to this information found in The Economist, Zippo Manufacturing Company plans to apply for the .ZIPPO string.
"Zippo will apply for .zippo, even though “we don’t have any great plans for it.” He sees possible battles ahead with impostors using Zippo’s name, or variants of it, with .shop or .lighter".
"Zippo will apply for .zippo, even though “we don’t have any great plans for it.” He sees possible battles ahead with impostors using Zippo’s name, or variants of it, with .shop or .lighter".
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").
Indian Corporations apply for new gTLDs
According to this article, Indian Corporations will be applying to new generic Top-Level Domains:
- The Tata group has applied for the .TATA Top-Level Domain;
- Mahindra & Mahindra has applied for .MAHINDRA;
- The State Bank of India has applied for:
- .SBI and
- .STATEBANK;
- Reliance Industries has applied for the .RELIANCE 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").
.DOCS and .LOL Top-Level Domains
Thank to DomainIncite for spotting this announcement, Google just announced it applies for 2 more Top-Level Domains:
- .DOCS
- .LOL
Reasons are explained on this post.
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").
RADIX to apply for more than 30 new gTLDs
Radix FZC is a Directi Business whose mission is to become the registry operator of a variety of top level domains. Radix will be an active participant in ICANN's process to expand the internet naming system, and will aim to obtain rights to operate several new generic domains. Radix will leverage Directi's rich domain expertise, and will be led by an able team which has helped flourish some of Directi's existing registrar and web hosting businesses.
RADIX applies for:
- .click
- .home
- .one
- .online
- .ping
- .site
- .space
- .web
- .website
- .world
- .blog
- .host
- .hosting
- .hotel
- .law
- .movie
- .music
- .news
- .play
- .app
- .chat
- .city
- .deals
- .press
- .bank
- .insurance
- .loans
- .baby
- .doctor
- .shop
- .store
More on Radix 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").
.S _ _ _ S Top-Level Domain
Vox Populi Registry, a subsidiary company of the Canadian internet-pioneering Corporation, Momentous applies for the .SUCKS 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").
.RIP Top-Level Domain
Rest In Peace
Read more 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").
.STYLE Top-Level Domain
.STYLE domain names are "for anyone who values their style: fashionistas, designers, retailers, critics, journalists, artists, and anyone who wants their own style to stand out from the rest."
The .STYLE new gTLD also is a Momentous new gTLD.
More here on the official 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").
Another .DESIGN new gTLD applicant
A third applicant for .DESIGN spotted by The Domains.com.
Applicants are:
Applicants are:
- StartingDot.com: http://startingdot.com;
- Momentous: http://www.designtrendregistry.com;
- To be announced soon.
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").
.CLOUD Top-Level Domain
CloudNames applies for a second new gTLD: .CLOUD
".cloud will have a wide appeal. It could help identify companies and organizations that provide services in the “cloud”. Likewise, .cloud could be ideal for consumers who wish to “name their cloud” or their personal piece of the Internet. A .cloud domain could also help identify networking or interest groups who are connected by the “cloud”, i.e. entrepreneurs.cloud – a networking group for entrepreneurs."
".cloud will have a wide appeal. It could help identify companies and organizations that provide services in the “cloud”. Likewise, .cloud could be ideal for consumers who wish to “name their cloud” or their personal piece of the Internet. A .cloud domain could also help identify networking or interest groups who are connected by the “cloud”, i.e. entrepreneurs.cloud – a networking group for entrepreneurs."
Read more about the .CLOUD new gTLD 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").
.GLOBAL Top-Level Domain
As found on CloudNames' web site, "the purpose of .global is for organisations aiming for or commanding an existing global presence. Furthermore, .global is ideal for any business that was unable to secure their .com address."
Read more on .global new gTLD 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").
First round is now closed, what's next?
The "first round" to submit an application to ICANN is now officially closed. It will probably be expected to wait for years before it is possible to submit an application again.
ICANN has published more time frames (always subject to change):
ICANN has published more time frames (always subject to change):
- 13 June: "Reveal Day";
- July: Initial Evaluation Begins;
- December/January: Results of Initial Evaluation;
- December/January: Additional Program Phases.
Read more on the ICANN 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").
.OVH Top-Level Domain
OVH is a French major retail Registrar who announced its application was finalized in TAS.
Annoucement was made by Octave Klaba, CEO of OVH, in a Twitt.
"ovh" means "On Vous Héberge" (We can host you).
Annoucement was made by Octave Klaba, CEO of OVH, in a Twitt.
"ovh" means "On Vous Héberge" (We can host you).
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").
Godaddy applies for 2 more strings
Godaddy first announced it applied for the .GODADDY Top-Level Domains, it will apply for 2 more:
- .HOME
- .CASA
Read more 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").
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