Panel: Opportunities in ccTLDs, IDNs and New gTLDs

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Those in attendance would probably agree that this panel was the most engaging thus far here at Domainfest Santa Monica. Lots of great advise on investing in ccTLDs, IDN trends, and opportunities in New gTLDs. More to come on our blog. 

 

 

 

Domainfest: How do Investors Feel About New TLDs?

With ICANN looking to launch the New gTLD application process this year, it has been very interesting to find out how domain name investors feel about New Top-Level Domains. 

As to be expected, there really isn't much discussion on the inevitable introduction of New gTLDs at Domainfest 2011. However, AusRegistry International, a very vocal proponent of New gTLDs is here at Domainfest and is taking a clever approach to see who supports New gTLDs.

Be sure to attend the panel discussion starting at 4:30 pm today on Opportunities in ccTLDs, IDNs, and New gTLDs. And, If you've got a vote, badge-up!

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Oversee.net CEO's 10 Predictions for 2011

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Oversee.net CEO & President, Jeff Kupietzky, gives his 10 Predictions for 2011 at Domainfest event in Santa Monica.
  1. 2011 Will see many sales for 5 mil for premium names
  2. Registries will vertically integrate with Registrars especially due to the introduction of New gTLDs.
  3. IPO window will open again as evidenced by Demand Media successful IPO
  4. Record M&A in Tech
  5. Google will face real competition that will change their approach to the channel - Google will become more partner friendly
  6. Customer service will be killer applications to leverage social networks for businesses. 
  7. Mobile handsets will battle it out and the winner will be a 7 inch design pioneered by Apple iPad.
  8. New site development will focus on reducing number of clicks to get to application. (Faster path to application)
  9. Value of traffic will be assessed for its data value along with its current category RPM
  10. Pro Football will come to LA!

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