Thoughts on ICANN generic tlds

nick279 · 09-06-2009, 04:57:56 PM

I was just wondering about people's thoughts on the ideas behind the new 'generic' TLDs

Reselling / new 'extension'
e.g. someone buys .betting

would they be reselling these kind of names?

williamhill.betting
ladbrokes.betting
victorchandler.betting

.bank
.shop
.forum

Or is the whole process more for brand protection like

coca.cola
acorn.domains (ch-ching

)

etc

crabfoot · 10-06-2009, 12:42:24 AM

Acksherly - that's a very interesting question!

The way I've seen it explained, they buy a "brand name" extension - so, like "supermarket.tesco" as a domain. Re-selling was not mentioned as an option. Being able to buy the generic extensions you describe could be a real "shutdown" tool, if applied properly.

At the projected price of �185k per domain, as I have seen it explained, it only seemed like a serious deal for major companies. But if you can buy a generic extension for �185k and sell domains, this could be a seriously interesting opportunity.

Any more suggestions?

09-06-2009, 04:57:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
nick279 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 653 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 25)	Thoughts on ICANN generic tlds I was just wondering about people's thoughts on the ideas behind the new 'generic' TLDs Reselling / new 'extension' e.g. someone buys .betting would they be reselling these kind of names? williamhill.betting ladbrokes.betting victorchandler.betting .bank .shop .forum Or is the whole process more for brand protection like coca.cola acorn.domains (ch-ching ) etc __________________ oak flooring - floor tiles

10-06-2009, 12:42:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
crabfoot Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 814 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Acksherly - that's a very interesting question! The way I've seen it explained, they buy a "brand name" extension - so, like "supermarket.tesco" as a domain. Re-selling was not mentioned as an option. Being able to buy the generic extensions you describe could be a real "shutdown" tool, if applied properly. At the projected price of �185k per domain, as I have seen it explained, it only seemed like a serious deal for major companies. But if you can buy a generic extension for �185k and sell domains, this could be a seriously interesting opportunity. Any more suggestions? __________________ Cloud Factories ppi-info Last edited by crabfoot; 10-06-2009 at 12:48:20 AM. Reason: just the usual

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Domain Name Community	Replies	Last Post
Opinion: .unlimited? Pros and cons of the new generic tlds - Computerworld	RSS	Domain Name News	0	07-05-2009 08:59:04 PM
.unlimited? Pros and cons of the new generic TLDs - Computerworld	RSS	Domain Name News	0	07-05-2009 03:59:01 PM
New generic TLDs will open cyber squatting floodgates - VNUNet.com	RSS	Domain Name News	0	16-03-2009 06:59:20 PM
Icann delays generic top-level domains - Computing	RSS	Domain Name News	0	18-02-2009 11:59:09 AM
ICANN Recommendations Could Significantly Increase New Generic Top ... - Mondaq News	RSS	Domain Name News	0	23-05-2008 06:59:03 PM