Likely Characters at Dot Biz

The usual cast of characters are introducing new top level domains at fire sale rates, leaving career domainers perplexed at ICANN’s willingness to slowly devalue the gold egg laying domainer geese that feed it.

Who’s got character? .Biz. Yes, .Biz is first to market one character domain names. (Should these be called domain letters?) These domains, previously reserved, will be auctioned off on September 23 at 12 noon EST via Sedo. A total of 36 domains will be sold (26 letters and 0-9). If you want to be the proud owner of 1.biz or whatever, the details are

Dot Pro Still Pooling…

The qualifier reg domain name.pro is still attracting domainer investors and developer interest. The dot pro tld is one that requires a professional incorporation or documentation delivered to the registrar to keep the domain active and registered.

Healthy four digit .pro sales have ben reported as of the last 12 month period. Speculators in the domain name marketplace have been promoting dot pro domains and minsites with a view to auctioning them once the dot pro tld takes off. Comments one leading domainer, “Plurals are less popular, but sibling registrations also have some association value”.