Guide to new TLDs

Minds + Machines

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

In January, with some good friends, I formed Minds + Machines, which combines new TLD consulting (Minds) with the most versatile, widely-deployed registry software on the planet (Machines). So far, a resounding success. Most of my blog posts will now be found on the Minds + Machines blog.

.NYC Gets Big Boost from New York City Gov’t

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

More than 8 years after we first proposed to New York City to start .NYC, the top-level domain for New York City, I got some satisfaction today when months of work with various NYC governmental agencies and affiliates paid off as New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced her strong support for .NYC

Interview with Bart Lieben, Trademark Verification Expert

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Bart Lieben is the world’s expert in trademark verification for the Sunrise Periods of new top-level domains. I conduct an extensive interview about his services, and he reveals a plan to make trademark verification cheap and easy.

That Letter to ICANN from the NTIA

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

A letter to ICANN from the NTIA, the part of the Department of Commerce that watches ICANN, has caused a lot of speculation about whether the new TLD process would be stopped, or significantly slowed. I don’t see that happening.

New ICANN Timeline with Likely Costs

Monday, December 15th, 2008

I’ve put together a timeline for getting a new TLD from ICANN, along with associated costs, both likely and contingent. Downloadable PDF.

ICANN TLD Resources Page

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

I’ve put together a permanent page of materials related to ICANN new TLD applications, both from ICANN and from other sources. These are hard to find on the ICANN site, and I’m hosting them so they should be quick to download.

The 4 Biggest Flaws in ICANN’s New TLD Process (and how to fix them)

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

I’ve read through all the ICANN materials twice. If you’re having trouble sleeping….
Overall, the process is understandable, is fairly straightforward, and best of all, it looks as if new TLDs will actually happen. It’s about time.
BUT I find four big problems, any one of which could be a show-stopper for [...]

ICANN’s Morality Memo

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

ICANN’s Explanatory Memo on Morality and Public Order is a brave, expensive, and failed attempt to provide some justification for a concept that has little meaning in an international context.

Questions ICANN should answer

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Questions I would like to see ICANN answer in their new-TLD FAQ

Guide to ICANN’s Guide (to New TLDs)

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

A resource page for all the materials you need for your new ICANN TLD application.