Launched in August 2015, .ONLINE quickly became a powerful domain extension. So powerful, that it was the first domain extension to make 38000+ domains in 24 hours of launch (source: Radix). The term ‘online’ is universally used and understood. It has become synonymous with ‘Internet’. ‘Online games’, ‘Online shopping’, ‘Online dating’ are commonly and widely used terms today. Some popular premium domains with .ONLINE in use are: www.bandwidth.online, www.headlines.com etc. Why .ONLINE? It is universally…
From .TOP surpassing .SITE and .ONLINE, July saw a slight change in the way we are marching towards the second half of 2019. While 4 out of 5 new gTLDs are same as in June, the new entrant this month is .SPACE which is back on the list after a while! It now stands at the fifth position with a substantial market share. In fact, it is noteworthy that July saw an overall increase of…
The second quarter of this year has drawn to an end and just like that, we’re through with the first half of 2019! The month of June closed with a good 31% rise in the total number of new gTLD registrations. While it wasn’t surprising to see .SITE, .TOP, .ONLINE and .XYZ retain their spots in the top 5 new gTLDs with the highest number of registrations, we did see a remarkable improvement in the…
The .GLOBAL domain extension is one that transcends geographic boundaries to bring people together and take brands across borders. The .GLOBAL TLD is perfect for small businesses, start-ups and just about any brand reaching out to a global audience. Nothing says ‘Worldwide’ like a .GLOBAL! It’s limitless, borderless & non-discriminatory. For you as a domain reseller, .GLOBAL is great for your customers’ brand to be viewed as international & therefore is a fantastic investment. Today,…
Remember the days when access to content was simply listening to the radio or reading the morning newspaper? Those were the days when information was primarily consumed via broadcast and press. Times have changed now. The Internet has opened up new avenues, transforming the way we search and consume relevant information. We live in a world where users thrive on the latest information and trends, real-time content is what runs the show. That is why…
It’s been 16 years since .INFO was introduced to the world. The rollout of the .INFO new gTLD had commenced on July 25th, 2001; the first new gTLD Sunrise Period to ever occur and registrations hit an impressive 300,000 on September 30, that very year. With the number of Internet users gaining momentum, businesses and individuals needed a new territory to create and share vital information. Owing to a high demand for fresher, globally recognized…
The 2nd ever ICANN meeting in India is well on its way at the International Convention Centre in Hyderabad right now, as I write this. If you’ve been part of it for Day 1 & 2, you know how awesome it’s been to exchange ideas with those at the event, network with experts in the industry and understand how things will impact your web presence business in the near future. What does ICANN mean for our…
Almost a year ago, I wrote an article titled ‘Domain Reselling – Ushering in the new gTLDs’ talking about how brands have slowly begun to move away from .COM domain names and embrace new gTLDs. I cited examples of marquee companies, Google, Reliance and the likes of multiple billion dollar empires taking this leap. One year later and I’m more convinced than ever of the popularity of these new gTLDs. What’s convinced me? Simple. The…
The new gTLD report this month brought quite a bit of surprises. Let’s have a look at the report with the graph displaying the Top 15 TLDs for the month of November. This is great information if you’re a domain reseller or looking to start your business. New gTLD Report – November 2015 Create pie charts *Registration Numbers facilitated by ResellerClub While I was extracting the data, adding up the numbers & attempting to make…
In this edition of TLD in Focus, we want to bring your attention to a TLD that has bridged the gap between brand & multinational audience, .GLOBAL. If you have customers who want their businesses to resonate with the global audience, this TLD is the right connect. Nothing says ‘Worldwide’ better than a .GLOBAL. GLOBAL indicates strength & ambition. It is limitless, border-less & non-discriminatory. Whether you have clients from big business or one-man start-ups,…