Is Mike Berkens of WorldWide Media, Inc. Betting on New gTLDs?

Michael H. Berkens, president of Worldwide Media, Inc. and Editor-in-Chief of The Domains.com has recently announced a gTLD Consulting Service to assist registries with marketing and selling premium domain names as well as other issues surrounding the launch of New gTLDs.

The following is an excerpt from a blog post written by successful Internet entrepreneur and domain industry veteran, Elliot J. Silver.   Head over to elliotsblog.com for the full story. 

 

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“Generally  the new gTLD consulting will be a big story next year as hundreds of millions maybe billions of dollar will pour into the domain channel to obtain, market and sell domains ending in hundreds of different extensions,” said Berkens. “Up to now domains have all been about left of the dot, that is all the keywords that precede the extension. After the new gTLD process is approved there will be huge money pouring into developing out extensions, brands and concepts all to the right of the dot.” The truly exciting part is much of this activity will come from those that haven’t invested heavily into the domain channel before.  This will credit a lot of new interest in the domain industry in general.”

 

via elliotsblog.com

 

Economic Studies Issue Proves to be Hot in Cartagena

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Apparently ICANN has spent upwards of US $2 Mil on economic analysis on the implementation of New gTLDs.  Proponents of the New gTLD Program say enough is enough and are ready to move on.  Opponents push for more delays saying if there is no proof of utility there should be no new gTLD implementation.

It is getting hot in the conference room here in Cartagena. We look forward to a very passionate public forum.