The application window opens April 30th and closes August 12, 2026. The strength of a string means very little without a sound strategy underneath it, and this round will reward those who figured that out before they clicked submit.
Tag Archives: top level domains
Four under-discussed questions worth adding to a 2026 dotBrand TLD decision checklist
I am not anti dotBrand; I am pro clear-eyed decisions, and here are four under discussed questions on governance, transitions, UX friction, and regulatory footprint worth adding to every 2026 dotBrand TLD business case.
3 Ways to Launch a New gTLD Without Begging Registrars for Shelf Space (Lessons from 30+ Years in Domains)
The next round is coming. If you think landing enough registrars will magically make your new TLD a success, you’re betting your entire business on someone else’s shelf space.
Graeme Bunton talks about the DNS Abuse Institute & NetBeacon
I sat down with Graeme for 20 minutes to learn more about the DNSAI’s mission, their NetBeacon tool, and other initiatives they are working on to assist the industry in fighting DNS abuse.
Reflecting back to 2009 – dotMobi, ICANN 36, Korea DMZ
Wow it’s hard to believe we shot this video EIGHT years ago this week inside the DMZ looking over to the border with North Korea, while attending the ICANN 36 meeting.
How solid is the customer relationship with the new gTLDs? Is any registry making decent money?
Some new domain extension (new gTLD) registry operators may be doing OK or even much better than OK despite lackluster volume. Unfortunately for more than a few, not so much.
The Great Domain Correction of 2017?
It is clear now that the new gTLD industry has not “killed” it.
English site is up for the 2017 Global Domain Industry Summit slated for 7-9 July in Xiamen, China
Shell out $50,000 or more and you get a “High Class” stand. Anything less and you get an “Ordinary” stand.
2017 Global Domain Industry Summit slated for 7-9 July in Xiamen, China
Xiamen is a lovely metropolis with fabulous outdoor markets and attractions. It’s known as China’s “domain island” where several domain name registrars and domain investors are located.
39 days on the road
Back home in Austin after 39 days, 7 countries/territories, 13 flights, 7 hotels, 2 rental cars, countless meetings, Ubers and taxis—and 1 carry on for the whole shootin’ match
PINKY BRAND 