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25 registrants for new domain names ? ICANN

25 January 2012 There have been 25 registrants for new generic top level domain names, the body administrating the overhaul has said.
Domain name precautions needed under gTLD regime, says SIIA

18 January 2012 The Software and Information Industry Association wants ICANN to take additional steps to defend intellectual property under the new gTLD regime.
Generic top level domain names now up for grabs

13 January 2012 Businesses and organisations can now apply to ICANN for their own generic top level domain names.
Former ICANN chair slams generic domain name plan

14 December 2011 The former chair of ICANN Esther Dyson believes the organisation's plan to introduce generic top-level domain names is misguided.
Keep domain names simple, businesses urged

5 December 2011 Companies should be looking, where possible, to secure simple domain names that are easy for people to remember, it has been claimed.
Domain names in Indian languages 'on the way'

30 November 2011 Domain names in Indian languages could soon be a reality.
Domain names seized on Cyber Monday

28 November 2011 Cyber Monday saw 130 domains being seized.
Memorable domain names help drive online growth

2 November 2011 Memorability is often the key when businesses register domain names.
Plans for .wales domain names unveiled

14 October 2011 Businesses and organisations may soon be able to set up new websites using a .wales top-level domain name, it has been reported.
Websites 'set for .london domain names'

27 September 2011 The PR agency responsible for promoting London is set to apply for a generic top-level domain name, it has been reported.
Canadian rock band set for domain name windfall

23 September 2011 Rock band The Tea Party could be set for a cash windfall as the namesake US political movement seeks to obtain its domain name.
Generic domain names 'can create a unique web presence'

5 September 2011 Create a unique online presence with a generic top-level domain name, businesses have been urged.
Select a memorable domain name, businesses urged

1 September 2011 The importance of selecting a memorable domain name should not be underestimated, it has been claimed.
ICANN chief hails recent domain name achievements

24 August 2011 ICANN has made great progress in terms of global domain name management over the past two years, according to Rod Beckstrom.
Domain names: ICANN hits back after gTLD criticism

11 August 2011 ICANN has responded to criticism over the introduction of generic top-level domain names from the Association of National Advertisers.
Firms need to remember domain name expiry dates

29 July 2011 Businesses cannot allow their domain names to expire, as this can cost them time and money.
Domain name thief sent to prison

27 July 2011 A thief has been given a five-year prison sentence after stealing P2P.com and selling the domain name on eBay.
Domain names give an insight into the economy

18 July 2011 Domain name prices can give a valuable insight into the economy.
Google blocks all .co.cc domain names

11 July 2011 Google has reacted to online security fears by blocking the malware-ridden .co.cc domain from its search engine results pages.
New gTLD regime could see .scot domain names

27 June 2011 The campaign for .scot domain names is gathering momentum, it has been reported.
ICANN sanctions use of generic top-level domain names

23 June 2011 ICANN will welcome applications for generic top-level domain names between January 12th and April 12th next year, it has been announced.
Memorable domain names 'are ideal for businesses'

16 June 2011 UK company leaders should attempt to register memorable domain names, it has been claimed.
ICANN 'set to approve gTLD domain name regime'

6 June 2011 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) could be set to give the green light to generic top level domains (gTLDs).
Generic top-level domain name regime starts next month

25 May 2011 Businesses will be able to apply for customised domain name suffixes through ICANN from next month, it has been claimed.
Amazon purchases single character domain names

20 May 2011 Amazon has bought a number of single character .co domain names.
Companies 'willing to spend big on branded domain names'

17 May 2011 Companies are willing to splash out on their top level domain names.
Domain name renewals are vital for businesses

9 May 2011 UK businesses must ensure they renew their domain names in time, or risk losing valuable internet real estate.
Memorable domain names add value, businesses told

3 May 2011 Businesses can develop more profitable websites by registering catchy domain names, it has been claimed.
Domain name news: Cybersquatting risks 'continue to increase'

7 April 2011 Businesses should be aware of the risks of cybersquatting and take defensive action to protect their brands, it has been suggested.
Domain names: Launch of gTLDs could increase cybersquatting risks

28 March 2011 Companies may be required to defensively register new domain names when gTLDs are launched, it has been claimed.
Domain name disputes 'could soon be a thing of the past'

15 March 2011 There are likely to be fewer domain name disputes when the new top-level domains become available, according to ICANN's chief executive.
Wales calls for .cymru domain names

4 March 2011 The Welsh government is keen for the the introduction of .cymru domain names to take place soon.
Internationalised domain names being exploited

2 March 2011 Internationalised domain names are being exploited by spammers buying them up at a low cost.
Domain name meeting moved as gTLD decisions loom

21 February 2011 Political instability in the Middle East has persuaded ICANN to move its scheduled June meeting away from Jordan.
Domain names 'help create a positive first impression'

15 February 2011 Acquiring a good domain name can help make a great first impression with customers, it has been claimed.
Aussie firms take steps to combat domain name typo-squatting

7 February 2011 Businesses in Australia are attempting to tackle typo-squatting head on by registering mis-spelt versions of their own domain names.
Oasis rocker secures rights to noelgallagher.com

1 February 2011 Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has secured the rights to a website based upon his name, in an out-of-court settlement.
Domain name keywords 'help attract website visitors'

27 January 2011 Businesses can build more effective websites if they include SEO-focused keywords in their domain names, it has been claimed.
Facebook 'pays £5.43 million for domain name'

12 January 2011 Social networking giant Facebook has paid a seven-figure sum to acquire the fb.com domain name, it has been reported.
Hebrew characters now permitted in domain names

30 December 2010 Businesses and individuals can now register domain names comprising Hebrew characters, it has been reported.
ICANN 'delaying new top level domain names'

16 December 2010 ICANN is reportedly planning to delay the introduction of new top level domain names.
ICANN 'considering new top-level domain names'

14 December 2010 New top-level domain names could be launched by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), it has been announced.
Global domain name tally continues to increase

7 December 2010 Domain name registrations continued apace during the third quarter of 2010, it has been reported.
Cyrillic domain names 'proving popular in Russia'

19 November 2010 Businesses in Russia have been eager to snap up new Cyrillic-language domain names over the last week, it has been reported.
Dallas Cowboys forget to renew domain name

11 November 2010 American football club the Dallas Cowboys accidentally allowed its domain name to expire, leading to unexpected website downtime.
Thousands of new .uk domain names up for grabs next month

5 November 2010 A significant number of new .uk domain names are to become available for registration next month, it has been announced.
Jordan becomes latest country to adopt non-Latin characters

2 November 2010 Non-Latin language characters have been introduced for domain names registered in the Middle-Eastern nation of Jordan.
Bidder pays £8.2 million for domain name

25 October 2010 The domain name Sex.com has sold for a reported sum of £8.2 million, four years after being purchased for a similar sum.
Tribunal orders website owner to give up domain name

13 October 2010 A tribunal has ordered the owner of ihateryanair.co.uk to give up his rights to the domain name after profiting from the website.
Facebook precursor's domain name is up for sale

7 October 2010 The domain name for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's prototype social networking site is now up for grabs.
Conduct a web address search at a domain name consultancy

5 October 2010 Domain name consultancies can conduct searches to see whether clients' desired website addresses are still available, it has been reported.
Online travel agency secures new domain name to boost trade

30 September 2010 Sunshine.co.uk has acquired the domain name turkey.co.uk to continue its recent expansion effort.
Beauty firm pays £30,000 for .co.uk domain name

20 September 2010 North-east firm Hair X-Tensions has paid £30,000 to one of its rivals for a new domain name.
Brand slogans 'can make great domain names'

10 September 2010 Companies should consider using their brand strapline in their website domain, it has been suggested.
Hebrew characters now permitted in domain names

6 September 2010 Businesses and organisations in Israel are now able to sign up for Hebrew character domain names, it has been revealed.
Domain news: Web address customers 'should check domain history'

3 September 2010 Domain name customers have been urged to investigate the history of any web address they are considering purchasing.
Domain news: Olympic swimming hero in dispute over web address

1 September 2010 Swimming champion Michael Phelps has gone to court in his bid to secure control of the domain name MichaelPhelpsFoundation.com.
Valuable domain names 'up for grabs via .co extension'

25 August 2010 The introduction of the new .co extension has helped solve the shortage of memorable web addresses, it has been claimed.
ICANN to investigate domain name registrar

23 August 2010 One of the world's largest domain name registrars has come under fire for allegedly supporting large volumes of malicious websites.
Xinhua buys domain names ahead of search engine launch

20 August 2010 The Chinese state news agency is to launch a new search engine, it has been announced.
Tshirts.com sold for 800K in domain name auction

19 August 2010 The domain name Tshirts.com, and four related web addresses have been sold to a Minnesota firm for around £800,000.
Domain name news: Interest in .africa 'on the rise'

17 August 2010 A number of major companies are lining up to purchase .africa domain names, it has been reported.
ICANN deploys new domain name security measures

2 August 2010 Domain name security measures have been stepped-up by ICANN.
Domain name news: Business urged to consider online branding

30 July 2010 Companies should pick a domain name which matches their business brand, it has been claimed.
Arabian domain names created in Saudi

27 July 2010 A domain name registrar in Saudi Arabia is welcoming Arabic domain name applications.
25th birthday celebrations for .uk domain names

26 July 2010 The .uk country code, first registered in 1985, has reached its 25th anniversary.
High business demand for .co domain names predicted

21 July 2010 Business demand should be high for domain names with the new .co extension, it has been claimed.
Domain name strategies needed by retailers, expert claims

20 July 2010 Retail companies can no longer afford to ignore the world of e-commerce, it has been suggested.
Keywords 'can improve business domain names'

19 July 2010 Short, simple domain names, laden with keywords, are most desirable to businesses, it has been claimed.
Domain name news: Toyota loses appeal

16 July 2010 Toyota loses a Lexus domain name battle with car dealership Fast Imports.
gTLDs have potential benefits for businesses

15 July 2010 Generic top-level domain names (gTLDs) may help businesses increase their web profile.
Businesses can attach free blogs to their websites

14 July 2010 Blogs tend to be free to add to business websites, and can be attached using sub domains, it has been claimed.
Companies can profit by selling unwanted domain names

12 July 2010 Selling domain names can be a profitable business, it has been claimed.
Domain name selections: Firms should cover all bases

7 July 2010 Registering both a .co.uk and .com website may be a sensible move when launching a new website, it has been claimed.
Hindu domain name characters 'to become a reality'

6 July 2010 Hindu could be set to become part of the Internationalised Domain Name system, it has been reported.
Tuvalu attempts to renegotiate .tv lease terms

5 July 2010 The government of Tuvalu regrets selling the rights to its .tv domain name for a low sum back in the 1990s, it has been claimed.
Shorter domain names 'boosts online brand'

2 July 2010 Adopting a shorter domain name has proved beneficial for one online business, it has been reported.
Domain name selection 'a crucial task'

1 July 2010 Selecting a suitable domain name represents the first battle won for new enterprises, it has been suggested.
Fannie Mae spends $50K on a new domain name

30 June 2010 US government-backed lender Fannie Mae has splashed out $50,000 on a new domain name, it has been reported.
ICANN approves Chinese language domain names

29 June 2010 Chinese is the latest language to be accepted for domain name use by ICANN.
US man stands trial over domain name scam

28 June 2010 A Utah man is on trial over an alleged scam which saw him trick money out of domain name holders.
ICANN 'set to approve .xxx domain name extension'

25 June 2010 The controversial .xxx top-level domain name is set to be approved, according to ICANN's general counsel John Jeffrey.
ICANN chief urges use of Domain Name System Security Extensions

24 June 2010 Domain Name System Security Extensions can help improve the safety of online activities, ICANN's chief executive has claimed.
Police call for tougher domain name registrar standards

23 June 2010 Online crime could be tackled more effectively if domain name registrars combat criminal activity at source, police have claimed.
Domain name auction 'helped establish true market value'

21 June 2010 The previous owners of Slots.com achieved a higher price for the web address by staging a domain name auction, it has been claimed.
Businesses alerted to .co domain opportunity

17 June 2010 Businesses will be able to sign up for a .co domain name from next week, as Colombia's country code is commercialised.
New security layer for domain name system

16 June 2010 The introduction of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) should help protect the internet addresses, it has been suggested.
BBC publishes 'bizarre' domain name list

14 June 2010 Public sector broadcaster the BBC has revealed the names of 154 domain names it owns, some of which appears rather unusual.
E.co domain up for grabs

9 June 2010 An auction for the purchase of the e.co domain is being staged in the US, it has been announced.
Police department loses access to domain name

8 June 2010 A disgruntled US citizen has assumed control of his local police department's domain name.
Bodog purchases slots.com for £4.05 million

7 June 2010 Slots.com has been purchased by Bodog Brand for £4.05 million, it has been reported.
European firms urged to move to .eu

3 June 2010 Companies across Europe are being encouraged to adopt a .eu domain name.
Domain name simplicity 'boosts business'

1 June 2010 Companies should aim to keep their business domain names as simple as possible, it has been claimed.
Ghanaian domain name consultancy to provide gTLDs

28 May 2010 A domain name consultancy in Ghana hopes access to gTLDs will help more local people and businesses get online.
Furniture retailer wins domain name dispute

27 May 2010 A furniture company has won a court case against a rival accused of using its brand to attract website visitors.
Domain name ruling 'opening up the internet'

26 May 2010 The chief executive of ICANN expects millions more people to venture online now non-Latin script is being used in web domain names.
Jordan set for Arabic domain name characters

24 May 2010 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) says the Kingdom of Jordan is progressing well with attempts to embrace non-Latin domain name characters.
Second WordPress 3.0 beta released

24 May 2010 The second beta of WordPress 3.0 has been made available for testing.
Domain name dispute highlights need for multiple contacts

18 May 2010 A restaurant owner has started legal proceedings against his former web manager for failing to relinquish control of the company's domain name.
ICANN chief hails Russia's online progress

17 May 2010 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) says Russia is becoming a major online player, a process that should continue after the nation adopted non-Latin script.

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