The new gTLD standings are for October are here, and once again .TOP has taken the fair share of new gTLD adds for the month. .XYZ & .GDN continue to be a part of our top 5 domain extensions while .SITE moves up the ladder from the 15th to the 4th spot. As usual, Radix TLDs persistently form a part of our monthly new gTLD reports. We have 2 new entrants for October – .LIFE…
While transferring a domain name to a new host is an easy 4-step process, there are quite a few caveats involved that you should know about. This blog simplifies the process for you. What we’ll cover: Important terms to know 3 easy steps to transfer your domain name How to gain a year (and not lose one) during the transfer process Before we dive into the steps, let’s take a quick look at the important…
.ASIA has initiated an aggressive marketing strategy to boost the TLD registrations by appointing a new mascot going by the name of Ajitora. The Registry aims to convey the importance of the .ASIA domain name by imparting the impact that the Internet has on animal trafficking & poaching, and various other humanitarian approaches to delve into the minds of your customers. This tactical move will surely play to your business’ advantage. Let’s have a look at…
We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Edition of the ResellerClub New gTLD Summit, now in New Delhi & let you know that registrations are now OPEN! Register today for the Summit and interact with the industry experts from each of the stakeholder groups to find out how you can leverage the potential of this exciting development in the domains industry. After the grand success of the event in 2014, here’s what you can…
Radix is Asia’s largest new gTLD applicant and has invested over $30 Million in securing licenses to operate the new gTLD extensions. Radix has applied for 27 Domain Extensions in ICANN’s new gTLDs program. Radix has executed their agreements with ICANN to operate 4 new gTLDs – .website, .host, .space, and .press and will be launching these later this year. Radix is also the Registry for the repurposed extension .pw – the professional web and…
Dear Resellers, Thank you all for your active participation in the .in.net CARnival. It was your enthusiasm that helped make the contest a huge success! It was your active participation since the beginning of the competition that fuelled all the excitement and heated competition. All of you definitely ensured that the race to the finish was a tight one, with the final winner being Mr. Mohan Raj from DTP India. On behalf of ResellerClub, we…
The web has been abuzz with reports and rumors surrounding the acquisition of some Directi businesses, I would like to clear the air and address any concerns or questions you may have regarding this deal. After fruitful discussions over the past few months, the web presence businesses of Directi including ResellerClub were acquired by Endurance International Group (EIG) this week. Legal confidentiality clauses meant we could not divulge more details before today, but hey, this…
What is ICANN’s new gTLD (generic Top Level Domain) Program? It signals the beginning of the largest-ever expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS); a change that promises to promote global innovation, competition and consumer choice in the last decade. On 23 October 2013, first new gTLDs from ICANN’s New gTLD Program were delegated. This means they were into the Internet’s Root Zone, the authoritative database for the Internet. Below are the gTLDs or strings…
In our previous post talking about the 2013 ICANN RAA (Registrar Accreditation Agreement), we described the changes mandated for the public WHOIS format. Now, let’s take a look at another critical requirement from the RAA, which stems from the Whois Data Accuracy Specification. The requirements from this specification will have a considerable impact on customers and domain holders, and we are about to make certain changes in the system to fulfill them. Verifying the Registrant’s…
As part of CNNIC’s Christmas Contest Lucky Draw, your customers could win one of the following prizes when they register .CN/.中国 Domains: 1st Prize: A trip to Beijing and a tour of CNNIC’s office worth CNY 20,000 ($3,300 approx) 2ND Prize: 9 years free renewal for all .CN Domain registered with us before 31st December, 2013 3rd Prize: 4years free renewal all .CN Domain registered with us before 31st December, 2013 Contest Rules If the…