Tag: gTLDs

Registries

Verisign Domain Name Industry Brief – Dec’11

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The latest Domain Name Industry Brief by Verisign is out. Here’s a list of key highlights from the report:

Overview

  • Q3’2011 closed with nearly 220 Million domain registrations across all TLDs
  • This is an increase of 4.9 Million domains (2.3%) over the second quarter
  • The ccTLD base grew to 86.9 million domain names, a 2.7% increase quarter over quarter and a 9.8% increase year over year in the base

Top 10 TLDs

  • The 6 largest TLDs in terms of base size are .COM, .DE, .NET, .UK, .ORG and .INFO
  • .TK is a surprise entry in 7th postion; primarily because .tk domains are available for free
  • .NL, .RU and .EU are the last 3 TLDs (in order) that make it to the Top 10 TLD list
  • Notably, .CN has slipped out of the Top 10 TLD list

Total Domain Name Registrations

You can view the entire Verisign Report here.

Pic Courtesy Verisign DNIB Report

Announcements, Industry News, Registries

.XXX now LIVE on OrderBox

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The .XXX domain extension is now fully LIVE on OrderBox. After a minor delay, the Registry went live with General Availability of .XXX a few hours ago. Domains will now be available on a First-Come, First-Serve basis.

Registrars: Please contact your respective Account Managers if you have any queries about .XXX domains. We’ve got ready-made collaterals for you to use in your marketing activities.

In their latest Press Release, Stuart Lawley, CEO of ICM Registry commented:

“While adult entertainment is enjoyable to many adults, it is not appropriate for all audiences. We created .XXX to address the unique needs of the online adult entertainment industry. The public response has been overwhelming as consumers and the adult entertainment providers are excited about the benefits and infinite possibilities of .XXX.”

Announcements, ICANN Announcements, Industry News, New gTLDs

ICANN Launches Website for new gTLDs

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newgTLDs.icann.org is ICANN’s new micro-site dedicated to new gTLDs. According to ICANN, this new website is designed to provide quick and easy access to all aspects of the new gTLD process.

With the new website, ICANN has also released the latest draft of the Applicant Guidebook. You can view this document here. All the changes made since the last version of the Guidebook can be found in this pdf document.

It’s great to see ICANN making the path to new gTLDs even more clear!

Announcements, Press Releases, Voice of LogicBoxes

The Voice of LogicBoxes – Vol. 1

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1. Introduction
Welcome to the first volume of the ‘Voice of LogicBoxes’ – a periodic update on all system modifications to OrderBox. This will help you stay tuned to all changes and modifications in our services so that you can make the most of everything we have to offer.
 
2. System Updates
The OrderBox platform forms a core component of our product portfolio. Having said that it’s been around for 8+ years, we’re constantly making upgrades and changes to the system to keep in line with the ever-changing needs of clients; while keeping an eye on current technological advancements. Here’s a list of major changes we’ve made on the system in the past 6 months:

  • .DE and .ES ccTLDs have been launched on the platform
  • Build-it-for-Me (BIFM) Website Design Services have been launched across all channels
  • The ‘Order Details’ interface has been revamped completely. You can view a screenshot of the same here: http://blog.logicboxes.com/2011/03/28/domain-interface-revamp
  • Web Services can be fully upgraded + downgraded now
  • The promo engine has been revised with support for Renewal actions as well
  • Pricing bands have been introduced for Web Services
  • The APIs have been made more secure with IP white-listing checks in place
  • The Sign-Up confirmation mails have been made more secure and will not include passwords entered by the Reseller/Customer during Sign-Up
  • The Name Suggestion view on the SuperSite has been revamped

Additionally, we’ve started OrderBox forums to keep you constantly updated on System statuses. All updates will be placed on the forum, and not the support page. You can subscribe to the forum with your OrderBox credentials at http://forums.myorderbox.com
 
3. Other Activities

  • Promotions
    • We’ve run successful promotions on a number of TLDs including .IN, .CO, .ASIA and the new .DE & .ES to name a few
    • Introductory promotions were run for the BIFM and DIY (Do-it Yourself Website Builder) products as well
  • Webinars
    • We conducted a Webinar to introduce the new BIFM and DIY Website Design services to clients back in February
    • We will also be conducting a webinar on 13th July, 2011 in collaboration with Verisign

 
If you have any feedback or would like to hear more about the content of this edition, do feel free to comment and let us know!
 

ICANN Announcements

Accountability and Transparency Document Released

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Frameworks and Principles for Accountability and Transparency revised after further community input

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers today released a final draft of a key accountability document that has been amended to incorporate additional community input, including that of the Governmental Advisory Committee.

The Frameworks and Principles on Accountability and Transparency document has been in development since late 2006. The process began with a consultation that asked the community for their views on improvements to accountability and transparency at ICANN. An issues paper summarizing these comments was posted in January 2007. Based on the feedback received and the input from the One World Trust report on accountability and transparency, a draft set of Frameworks and Principles was released for comment in June 2007.