Webnames.ca StaffBy now, you’ve heard about .TEL and how it will revolutionize the way we connect with each other by using the existing DNS architecture to store phone numbers, email addresses, map links, and dozens of other types of contact information. As you may suspect, .TEL is more than a traditional top-level domain; it is more…
The State of Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against a number of online gambling sites. On September 26 a judge declined to order 141 domain names forfeited to the state, and scheduled a hearing for October 7. Norway’s .no domain has surpassed 400,000 registrations. ICANN has posted the schedule for its meetings to be held…
Amy ElderkinDon’t get us wrong, we love .TEL. But we concede that it might not be for everyone. Here’s our Webnames.ca top ten list of who doesn’t need a .TEL domain name: 1. You don’t have e-mail More of a lifestyle symptom than a reason, but if you’ve managed to make it this far without e-mail, you likely have…
As registered trademark holders, protecting and maintaining one’s trademarks can seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to the domain name market. Just when you thought you had all your domains covered along comes another new domain name extension for you to worry about. Although it is often not possible to register every…
Webnames.ca StaffDear 411, Our affair has lasted for years and we’ve had some really good times. Remember when you helped me cook a turkey? Or that time I called from Germany looking for the Montreal office of Air Canada because I was big baby and wanted to come home early? Or that time in the 80’s…
.TEL – Another TLD is Set to Launch I’m not certain that domain fatigue is a recognized medical condition, but each time another domain extension is launched I get a new batch of e-mails and phone calls from friends and business acquaintances. For a few people, a new extension is an opportunity to pick up…
Nick CaristinosOn Wednesday September 10th Vancouver played host to CIRA for their 2008 Annual General meeting. Around 140 or so CIRA members attended the meeting and keynote at the Pan Pacific Hotel. The Setting Guests were signed in and members were given their name tags and their ballots for the fabulous door prizes before moving on…
Nick CaristinosWhen I first heard about the upcoming .tel domain extension, I had doubts about its timing and viability. My concerns stemmed from the fact that .Asia launched very recently, which left me thinking domain investors might be hesitant with .tel following so soon. I also worried the buzz around ICANN’s announcement of new generic top-level domain extensions next year could overshadow .tel in its…
John DemcoWorldwide Domain Registrations Reach 168 Million – According to VeriSign’s quarterly Domain Name Industry Brief, there were 168 million domain name registrations at the end of the second quarter of 2008, a 22% annual increase. (Last quarter, VeriSign reported a 26% annual increase.) The ccTLD registrations totaled 65 million, a 27% annual increase. The largest…
JuliannaYou are invited to attend CIRA’s Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Pan Pacific Hotelin Vancouver, BC. CIRA invites attendees to share ideas, network with colleagues, provide feedback and help shape the future of the Internet in Canada! This year’s keynote speaker is Amber MacArthur, host of “Webnation” on CityNews…
John DemcoSeptember 2 Last Day For CIRA Members To Show Support for Member Nominees – Members of CIRA have until 6:00 pm Eastern time on Tuesday, September 2 to show support for Member Nominees in the upcoming Board of Directors election. In order to be listed on the ballot, each Member Nominee must obtain formal support…
JuliannaWe wrote the following article for Yoyomama, a free weekday email newsletter and website for Vancouver mothers. Yoyomama is the brainchild of of mother-of-two, author and web strategist, Annemarie Tempelman-Kluit and provides helpful, hip info, tips and guides to local events. She asked us to speak to trend of parents registering their children’s name…
Nick CaristinosAfter a preliminary determination of Afilias’ request to introduce an Abusive Use Policy, ICANN has approved the request. This allows Afilias to implement the proposed policy as of July 3rd 2008. Afilias (the .INFO registry) proposed to ICANN that they have complete control over the decisions regarding .INFO domain abuse. The new Abusive Use Policy …
John DemcoPre-Registration Begins For CIRA Annual General Meeting – Pre-registration is now available for the CIRA Annual General Meeting to be held in Vancouver on September 10. Amber MacArthur, new media journalist and web strategist, will be the keynote speaker. ICANN Releases Paper on Auctions in New gTLD Applications – ICANN has released a paper on…
John DemcoCIRA Member Nominations For Board Elections Close on Tuesday, August 5 – Until Tuesday, August 5, CIRA Members are invited to nominate individuals for the upcoming Board Elections. Each nominee must receive at least 20 shows of support from CIRA Members in order to be added to the final list of candidates. US Government To…
