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Nominet To Release Short Names

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Nominet, the UK domain registry, has been investigating how to handle the release of short domain names ie. 1 and 2 character domains. While a number of short names had been registered prior to the formation of Nominet there are still a large number that have not been assigned. Nominet has now announced the process for the assignment of the short names, as well as a full list … [Read more...] about Nominet To Release Short Names

One.com Suspended By Swedish Registry For 30 Days

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According to an announcement on the Swedish domain registry's site one of their registrars, One.com AS, is being suspended for 30 days from September 14th 2010. The registry claims that One.com registered domain names using their clients' data without their knowledge: During the summer, One.com registered a large number of domain names without being asked to do so by … [Read more...] about One.com Suspended By Swedish Registry For 30 Days

ICANN Updates Registrar Accreditation Application

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ICANN announced last night that a new application form for potential registrars had been put live. The new application form reflects changes made to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) in 2009, as well as making the terminology used more international. The previous version of the form was very US-centric in its wording and did not take into account a company's activity … [Read more...] about ICANN Updates Registrar Accreditation Application

Org Registry (PIR) CEO Resigns

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Alexa Raad has announced that she will be leaving PIR at the end of next month to "seek new challenges". In a press release issued yesterday the registry operator highlighted some of the achievements under Ms Raad's leadership, such as the growth of the registration base and the deployment of DNSSEC. Maarten Botterman will be interim CEO while the registry seeks a replacement … [Read more...] about Org Registry (PIR) CEO Resigns

Eurid Report Shows Registrants Prefer Local Registrars

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Eurid, the registry operator for .eu, have released a report in relation to how registrants register their .eu domain names ie. if you are based in country X, are you more likely to use a registrar based "in country" or go overseas? The results show that 65% of registrants stay with a domestic registrar, 18% choose another registrar in the EU, while 17% choose a registrar from … [Read more...] about Eurid Report Shows Registrants Prefer Local Registrars

TRAFFIC Dublin Auction List Published

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The full list of domains that are going under the hammer at TRAFFIC Dublin was released before the weekend. While it is an impressive list I would wonder how many of these names will find buyers this week. Here is the full list: SeoulKorea.co.uk Reserve Range: 1 – 1,500 Euro MunichGermany.co.uk Reserve Range: 1 – 1,500 Euro WhiskeyExporters.com, WhiskeyDistributors.com … [Read more...] about TRAFFIC Dublin Auction List Published

Get Independent Domain Statistics – For Free!

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Some ideas are so incredibly simple, yet they solve a very obvious problem.One such problem is domain name statistics.In this case I'm talking about parked domains. If you buy and sell domains it can help both parties to know how much traffic (and revenue) a domain is actually getting - as opposed to what the seller might like you to think. And of course getting those figures … [Read more...] about Get Independent Domain Statistics – For Free!

Nominet Publish Summary and Analysis of Short Domain Consultation

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Nominet, the registry operator for co.uk, have published the summary and analysis report on their recently held consultation on the release of reserved short domains. The document, which runs to 25 pages, covers the background of the consultation process as well as providing an overview of the feedback received. The consultation was open from March 8th 2010 to June 8th 2010 and … [Read more...] about Nominet Publish Summary and Analysis of Short Domain Consultation