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.org CDN $19.99 1 year
.info
CDN $49.98 2 years
.biz CDN $49.98 2 years
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Don't forget about the names that started it all: .com, .net and .org! The original gTLDs -- .com, .net and .org -- are still number one. In 2001, there were, on average, 2.5 million new registrations per quarter. These names have worldwide recognition and are still in demand. The minimum registration term is one year. Registrations are unrestricted under .com and .net . The rules for .org will be changing. To help ensure you're able to secure .com, .net and .org domain names, SO HOST ME has made it easy for you! to secure your .com, .net and .org names today!
.info:
It's no secret: information drives the Internet ? worldwide. From New York to New Delhi, the Internet's ability to provide easy access to virtually any kind of information is the primary customer benefit offered by the World Wide Web.
In an effort to answer the growing demand for an increased quantity and variety of domains on the Web, Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) recently approved .info as one of seven additional top-level domains (TLDs).
The most attractive of the new domains is .info because universally, the Internet is synonymous with information and the new .info gTLD represents the same extensive benefits associated with ready access to greater volumes and higher quality information realized by Internet users worldwide.
Why choose .info?
There are a wide variety of reasons that .info may represent your best choice for new domain registrations.
Availability
Many of the most common or useful names in the .com, .net, and .org namespaces have long since been registered. A poll of active operating registrars conducted by SnapNames.com shows that 97% of user attempts to register a .com domain fail!!
Unrestricted
The .info registry is an open one which means that .info is the only new unrestricted domain out of the seven new gTLDs approved. As the one ?true? alternative to .com, .net and .org, it is also expected to generate the largest demand in the marketplace which will foster the development of universal recognition and acceptance.
Worldwide Appeal
The .info extension can represent the abbreviated form of the word ?information? in many languages other than English. This translatability will aid in the adoption and acceptance of .info.
Protection of Interests
Many existing domain registrations represent valid and legitimate business interests. As the launch of .info progresses, it is important for businesses to seize the opportunity provided by the registry to protect those interests.
Positioning
Afilias is well-positioned to bring .info to market: its members are experts in securing domain names ? with over 10 million domain name registrations in the last year alone. Afilias members also offer their customers a wide array of site management tools and other services. With representation in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as in the U.S., Afilias is ready and able to provide efficient and effective registry services to growing markets around the world.
Promotion
Affilias, the company responsible for the .info registry has publicly announced it?s commitment to the promotion of .info including a program whereby registrar marketing dollars with be matched on a pro-rated basis. This coupled with the support of the 18 registrar consortium partners, will let you rest assured that .info will enjoy recognition as the one true alternative to .com, .net, and .org.
Summary
The rollout of .info presents an opportunity for organizations to re-think not only their web strategy, but also their brand strategy. With the availability of new top-level domains, brand managers and intellectual property specialists alike will have new ways for communicating with consumers worldwide. Afilias' offering of .info also presents an opportunity for you to experience tremendous business growth. In the process of expanding the Web, you'll also help achieve the goal of transforming the Internet into a truly global marketplace.
To help ensure you're able to secure all the new .info domain names that you need, SO HOST ME has made it easy for you! to secure your .info name today!
.biz:
Names and Numbers (ICANN) recently approved .biz as one of seven additional top-level domains (TLDs).
As the first Internet domain dedicated solely to the needs of businesses around the world, the launch of .biz represents and important milestone in the progress and development of the Internet. The global reach of the .biz registry and its essential role in defining future business success will translate directly into increased demand for domain names in this new arena!
Why choose .biz?
There are a wide variety of reasons that .biz may represent your best choice for new domain registrations.
Availability
Many of the most common or useful names in the .com, .net, and .org namespaces have long since been registered. A poll of active operating registrars conducted by SnapNames.com shows that 97% of user attempts to register a .com domain fail!! The availability of the new .biz domain presents an opportunity for you to extend and enhance your company?s presence on the web.
Restricted Access
Unlike an unrestricted gTLD, but without the hassles of a sponsored domain, the .biz domain maintains a much sharper focus on delivering value to a specific market. The .biz registry uses the latest technology to provide a more timely and secure Internet address for your business. This new domain is poised to set a new global standard for business by providing a services offering that enables commerce and communication.
Protection of Interests
Many existing domain registrations represent valid and legitimate business interests. As the launch of .biz progresses, it is important for businesses to seize the opportunity provided by the registry to protect those interests. Neulevel, the .biz registry operator, is offering a number of options for businesses to further enhance the protection of their interests.
Upon launch of the .biz Registry, Claimants who participated in the IP Claim Service will be notified of the status of their Claims. The Registry will place an automatic 30-day hold on all domain names for which there is a match within the IP Claim database. This period is intended to provide the Claimant and the successful registrant the opportunity to contact one another and resolve conflicts regarding intellectual property rights.
Positioning
Neulevel is well-positioned to bring .biz to market. The Neulevel founding partners, Neustar and Melbourne IT, are experts in networking and communications and domain name registrations respectively. With representation in the European, Asian and U.S. marketplaces, Neulevel is ready and able to provide a powerful, scalable platform that can be used by any size company to support a broad array of global business activity on the Internet.
Promotion
Neulevel, the company responsible for the .biz registry has publicly announced it?s commitment to the promotion of the .biz domain as an environment designed specifically for businesses, which creates a platform for the Internet-based solutions of the future.
Summary
The new .biz domain has been designed to promote business on the Internet, utilizing the most advanced data formats and architecture available to provide a more stable, scalable and secure domain name service. Over time, companies with a .biz address will be able to fully utilize the power of the Internet by implementing enhanced communication and commerce processes.
.ca:
Searching for Canada on the Internet? Search .ca!
A .ca domain name strongly links organizations and individuals with Canada. According to a study commissioned by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, 70 percent of Canadians prefer to shop at .ca Web sites because they know .ca is Canadian. More than 300,000 names have been registered under .ca, since the registry went live in December 2000.
The minimum registration term is one year. Registrants must meet Canadian presence requirements. For more information visit http://www.cira.ca.