Domain Names

Verisign Launches New Monthly Blog Series: Top 10 Keywords Registered in .COM and .NET

With more than 220 million domain names registered globally, there are numerous examples of trends reflected by domain name registrations.

.LGBT Public Launch Begins Today

Global domain registry operator Afilias announced today the first and only top-level domain (TLD) dedicated to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community is now open for registration: "dot LGBT" or .LGBT. All LGBT community members and businesses, organizations and other entities serving the community may register for a .LGBT domain name immediately.

Verisign Celebrates .com’s 30th Anniversary, Launches Domain Name Contest

Verisign is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the .com top-level-domain by launching a contest called "Internet Official" (#InternetOfficial).

New .LGBT Domain Sunrise Period Begins

Global registry services provider Afilias today announced the beginning of the one-month "sunrise" period for the top-level domain (TLD) dedicated to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community: dot LGBT or .LGBT.

LogicBoxes Announces Automation Solutions for ccTLD

LogicBoxes to hold an informative webinar to share details on the solution and highlight how ccTLDs can further grow their namespace and increase ARPUs.

.nyc Goes Public to Brand the Big Apple

On October 8th, New York City gave its residents their own web address, opening public access to .nyc. The new top-level domain is open to any business, organization or person with a physical address in the Big Apple.

pink.host: Breast Cancer Awareness by Bluehost

October is the month for breast cancer awareness and Bluehost is running a special campaign for it on an alternate URL www.pink.host, pink being the color of solidarity for breast cancer movement.

New .ORGANIC Top-Level Domain Welcomes Leading Brands As .ORGANIC Pioneers

Global registry services provider Afilias today announced that six leading organic brands are participating in the .ORGANIC domain pioneer program and plan to launch .ORGANIC sites soon.

New .ORGANIC Top-Level Domain Opens to Serve the Organic Community

Global registry operator Afilias has announced that the fresh new, socially responsible top-level domain .ORGANIC is now open for registration by all bona fide organic producers and others who serve the organic community.

.Host Announces Top Global Players As Pioneer Partners

The Pioneer lineup includes big international names like MediaTemple, Bluehost, OVH, Arvixe, and the UK2 Group, in addition to regional leaders such as Natro (Turkey) and UOL (Brazil), HostPapa (Canada), Blacknight (Ireland).