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Verisign New gTLD Services
Today's online world is defined by 22 different generic top-level domains (gTLDs), including .com and .net, and approximately 250 country code TLDs (ccTLDs) such as .de and .jp.
That is about to change. In the coming year, it is anticipated that organizations will be able to propose and apply for generic top-level domains associated with particular interests or business sectors. These domain names may help organizations enhance branding, revenue, security, and user interaction.
The gTLD application process is expected to be thorough and exacting, and applicants must demonstrate a long-term ability to enforce policy for and administer their new gTLD, as well as operate a secure and robust registry infrastructure.
Some gTLD applicants may decide that their most expedient, cost-effective, and best route to satisfying these criteria is to outsource to a proven registry provider such as Verisign. To learn more download our whitepaper.
The availability of new gTLDs will create a unique opportunity for fast-acting organizations to define and acquire their own online namespace. Verisign brings extensive expertise in domain name system (DNS) operation to help you take advantage of this opportunity by providing premium technical services to help you apply for, manage, and monetize your gTLD. We can work directly with your organization or through your corporate domain name service provider.
A New World of gTLDs
As the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) begins to approve applications for new gTLDs, hundreds of new extensions may be introduced. New gTLDs will likely fall into the following categories:
- Brands. Brand owners, such as corporations, sports teams, and other high-profile entities, can protect their brands and trademarks, enhance brand trust, and create new ways to extend their brand and services to partners, resellers, and customers. // more
- Communities. Groups of like-minded organizations that share common missions, goals, and challenges can promote commercial or non-commercial offerings to better promote, protect, guide, and serve their communities. // more
- Cities or Regions (Geographic). Cities and regions can promote greater recognition of their areas, generate additional revenue, and better serve constituents. // more
- Generic Terms. This category covers terms that don’t fall under the previous three categories. Forward-thinking organizations and innovative entrepreneurs could pursue new business opportunities or build their online presence. // more
A Reliable Infrastructure
To be awarded a new gTLD, applicants will need to provide a secure and reliable technical infrastructure, as well as demonstrate a long-term ability to enforce policy for and administer the domain. This prerequisite will help reinforce ICANN’s primary mission of maintaining DNS stability and security.
A Trusted Registry Provider
Verisign delivers the protected, trusted, and always-on registry infrastructure needed to reliably host and operate new gTLDs. As the world’s largest domain name registry, already operating .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .jobs, and .name, Verisign has maintained 100 percent operational accuracy and stability over the last decade.
Verisign registry partners benefit from a proven operating environment with significant economies of scale compared to developing and operating an in-house alternative. We provide premium technical services to help you apply for, manage, and monetize your gTLD. We can work directly with your organization or through your corporate domain name service provider.
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