The .me registry have announced their next premium domain auction in association with SnapNames.This time round the focus is on a small number of very strong "call to action" names. The initial list consists of the following domain names:Auction.MeCheck.MeBaby.MeGuide.MeMini.MeChange.MeImprove.MeHold.MeClone.MeInform.MeTrade.MeLet.MeGet.MeBug.MeLookAt.MeAvatar.MeYou'll be able … [Read more...] about SnapNames To Host Premium .Me Call To Action Auction
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Bob Gilbert Steps Down
Nominet is stepping down as chairman and director of the company.Nominet released a statement on Mr Gilbert's resignation this morning:Following the successful recent conclusion of Nominet's corporate governance review, Bob Gilbert is stepping down as a director of the Company and Chairman of the Board. Gordon Dick, Deputy Chairman, will take on the role of Chairman on an … [Read more...] about Bob Gilbert Steps Down
Nominet To Release 1 and 2 Character Domain Names
Nominet, the registry operator that manages *.uk, is planning on releasing both single and two character domain names. In common with a lot of other ccTLD registry operators, Nominet had blocked single and two character domain names from being registered. However they are now planning on releasing them to the public in a phased plan. The exact details of "how" the domains will … [Read more...] about Nominet To Release 1 and 2 Character Domain Names
SIDN Relaunch
SIDN, the registry operator for .nl (Netherlands) have launched their new site. The new look site gives the registry a complete visual facelift. You can find it here. … [Read more...] about SIDN Relaunch
IE Domain Registry Makes Minor Change to Registration Process
The IEDR, which runs the registry for the .ie ccTLD, has announced an upcoming change to its registration processes.As of April 8th 2010 pending updates and registrations will be valid for 27 days instead of the previous 30. What this means for registrants is that they will have 3 days less to provide the supporting documentation for a .ie registration.In any case the change is … [Read more...] about IE Domain Registry Makes Minor Change to Registration Process
Nominet EGM Results Are In
Image by blacknight via FlickrNominet held an EGM yesterday. The EGM was called to make changes to Nominet's constitution.Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the changes, so it will be now a matter of seeing what Nominet plans to do with these new powers.One of the areas that would be of particular to both registrars and registrants involves pricing. While the cost per … [Read more...] about Nominet EGM Results Are In
NL Registry Introduces Phishing Alert Service
SIDN, the registry operator for .nl, has announced the introduction of a new service for its registrars. The new phishing alert service harnesses data provided by Netcraft and will automatically email the registrar of record of any .nl domain name that is flagged as being used in a phishing attack.Every five minutes or so, SIDN checks Netcraft's suspect URL database,which is … [Read more...] about NL Registry Introduces Phishing Alert Service
Colombian ccTLD Relaunch Now Underway
The relaunch of Colombia's ccTLD got underway within the last couple of hours and the new registry operator is already reporting several hundred domains registered. According to a "tweet" from their official account 322 domains were registered in the first few minutes.While the full launch of .co is still a few weeks away today's launch is probably a good "warm up" for the new … [Read more...] about Colombian ccTLD Relaunch Now Underway
DomainPulse 2010
Domain Pulse, which is the biggest German speaking domain industry event of the year, kicks off in Lucerne, Switzerland on Monday.This year's event is hosted by Switch, the Swiss domain registry.The event's programme includes topics such as DNS SEC, registrar accreditation, legal issues and IDNs. … [Read more...] about DomainPulse 2010
Nominet Goes Social
Nominet has joined the ranks of those registry operators who have embraced the much vaunted and possibly hyped, "social media".In the last few weeks the UK registry operator has started using two Twitter accounts and its Facebook page to interact with its members (and other interested parties).Based on member feedback they have also started sending out technical notifications … [Read more...] about Nominet Goes Social