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The number of .com domain names registered has passed through the 100 million mark, it has been reported.
VeriSign, which runs the top level domain, explained that the number of .com addresses in its registry rose to 100,540,971 in October 2011.
This represented a 690,243 increase on the previous month, tipping the total …

Some generic top level domain name applicants may face a lengthy wait to discover whether they have been successful, it has been claimed.
According to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), applications that have encountered no problems should pass evaluation by November 30, 2012.
The applied-for string can then begin …

Businesses and organizations which have applied for generic top level domain names (gTLDs) will learn more about their chances of success on May 1st 2012.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will post all gTLD character strings that have been applied for on this date.
In addition, the body will …

Evaluation panels are to spend five months considering the merits of generic top level domain name (gTLD) applications this summer, it has been announced.
According to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), string and applicant reviews will be undertaken during the Initial Evaluation period, which will last from June …

The application system for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) is going “without a hitch”, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has said following the opening of the application window just over a week ago.
ICANN said it has approved 25 “successful registrants” since it began accepting the applications.
Businesses and …

It could take up to a year for generic top level domains (gTLDs) to get off the ground, according to reports.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) – which is welcoming applications for gTLDs from tomorrow – has called for patience from organizations seeking a customized domain.
ICANN is welcoming bids …

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) says it is ready for the first wave of generic top level domain name (gTLD) applications.
Later this week, on Thursday January 12, 2012, the body will begin welcoming applications for customized domain name suffixes.
Rod Beckstrom, president and chief executive of ICANN explained that …

The generic top level domain name (gTLD) program – scheduled to be rolled out next week – should not be delayed, the chairman of the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has argued.
Speaking to the National Journal, Stephen Crocker dismissed calls to hold back the application process, which …

With the end of 2011 in sight, just two domain names have sold for a seven-figure sum this year.
According to Business Insider, only Social.com – which sold for $2.6 million in July – and DomainName.com – which generated $1 million in May – have passed the million dollar mark.
The next most expensive …

The domain name extension selected by a company or individual provides more information about their website, one expert has claimed.
Patrick Aboagye, chief executive of Danipa Business Systems, explained that domain names suffixes can be categorized into Top Level Domain (TLD) and country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD).
“Domain names ending with .com, …