New gTLDs break the 25 million domain registration barrier
The total number of new gTLD domains has now surpassed 25 million registrations; the milestone indicates strong demand. Currently, the top 10 chart of new gTLD registrations appears as follows: .xyz 6,548,577 domains .top 4,172,918 domains .win 1,058,490 domains .wang 1,043,456 domains .club 846,330 domains .site 534,449 domains .vip 499,320 domains .bid 487,074 domains .online 476,794 domains .link 404,863 domains A recent, […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Poll : Why some domainers hate gTLD domains?
Hate is a strong word, but some domain investors really hate gTLD domains. Already pushing 25 million registrations, gTLD domains were introduced by ICANN in early 2014, to expand the Internet namespace. After years of extensive lobbying by ICANN, the roll-out of gTLD domains has allowed individuals, businesses, brands and even investors to find the […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Surface Studio : Microsoft using Rightside gTLD domain for brand new computer
Microsoft revealed Surface Studio, a revolutionary, slim desktop computer aimed at creative individuals. The product will be rolled out in early 2017 and Microsoft is already taking preorders, although not via the matching .com domain! As SurfaceStudio.com belongs to a company creating backdrops for photographers, Microsoft went with Surface.Studio, a gTLD managed by Rightside. The […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Frank Schilling : 50 million new gTLD domain names by 2019
Domain investor and Uniregistry founder, Frank Schilling, made a bold prediction about the future of new gTLDs. Said Schilling: “Registrations of new “not com” endings will out-pace .com and others absent heavy discounting. We’re on track for 50 mil new names by 2019.” This prediction might appear controversial to some, particularly as Frank Schilling’s own […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.ICANN : Almost 100 new delegated gTLDs during the past 60 days!
These days, almost any word, string or phrase even, has gTLD potential, at a starting price of $185,000 dollars paid to ICANN. Applications go through the approval process, that includes a lot of lobbying before a gTLD is accepted. Sometimes, different parties compete for the same gTLD with multiple applications, which might lead to an […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Get ready for the new .DUCK gTLD from SC Johnson!
Did you know there is going to be a dot .DUCK new gTLD? This isn’t a spoof story, unlike this one. SC Johnson, manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home storage, has applied for several new gTLDs – and dot .Duck is one of them. The product in question, is a toilet-cleaning, duck-shaped […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Microsoft rocks the .Group with several domain registrations
New gTLD registry, Donuts, rolled out dot .Group very recently, and it’s already at almost 4,000 registrations. And all this – surprise, surprise – without giving away one cent promos! 😉 There’s no better affirmation of a new gTLD’s worth, other than seeing a major corporation adopt it en masse. Software giant Microsoft registered several […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Domain gang : Donuts, Uniregistry founders on the same INTA panel
It’s a big day today for the domain industry, as two large domain registrars that often clash in the gTLD auctions arena are sharing the same discussion panel. Donuts co-founder, Dan Schindler and Uniregistry founder, Frank Schilling, are attending INTA; the largest conference of IP and trademark professionals here in central Florida. This year marks […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Non-COM sightings : Artisan.Best in the real world
Ah, the wonderful wold of new gTLDs! It’s still perceived as a novelty by some “old school” domainers, but real world sightings of the new generic top level domains are increasing. We keep track of such “in the wild” sightings, some of which are submitted by our eagle-eyed readers. After dot .Church, it’s the turn […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Class is in session : CPanel.University ante portas
Earlier today we received a notification about an upcoming educational course from CPanel. The popular web management and administration software is being used by hundreds of thousands of web sites around the world. CPanel is launching CPanel University, per their announcement: “The new cPanel University allows anyone with access to the internet the ability to […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Chehade.Company : Fadi Chehadé about to launch web site on new gTLD
Fadi Chehadé, outgoing ICANN president and CEO, gave a joyful welcome – and a teary farewell – to the attendants of ICANN55 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Lebanese technocrat assisted with the expansion of the Internet namespace, as more than a thousand new gTLDs were approved during his tenure. As he’s moving on to “greener pastures,” […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.New gTLDs : 5 Things social media marketers should know
The impact of dot brands on social media and digital marketing, is an important analysis for professionals and end-users alike. Wolfe Domain, via its founder Jennifer Wolfe, has been analyzing current data, trends and industry shifts as they apply to the marketing and branding communities. A new two minute video video that animates Jennifer Wolfe’s […]
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