While a lot of registries have been engaging actively in dialogue with registrars and resellers the IE Domain Registry has been avoiding it for the last few years.This finally changed with the launch of a private discussion forum for accredited IEDR resellers in the last few days.To date the activity on the forum hasn't been relatively low key, but it will be interesting to see … [Read more...] about IEDR Engages With Reseller / Registrar Community
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IEDR Adds More Information to Whois
The IE Domain Registry made some changes to their whois output before Christmas, though I didn't get a chance to mention it until now.As some of you may know the IE registration system involves manual validation of each and every application request. Each application is valid for 30 days, however previously it was impossible for a member of the public to know when an … [Read more...] about IEDR Adds More Information to Whois
Nominet Registrant Emails Change
Nominet have announced that they will be delaying the registrant welcome emails by 48 hours for new registrations.This change comes in response to registrar feedback, as many registrants were getting confused by the Nominet emails.More info on the Nominet news site … [Read more...] about Nominet Registrant Emails Change
Domain Registration Periods – What is Sane?
While it is possible to register a .com for up to 10 years the same is not true of many ccTLDs.In the case of .ie for example the only registration period currently supported by the registry is one year.With .eu, which might be better described as a regional TLD, the registration period is one year also.Nominet, for reasons that I've never fully understood, offer a two year … [Read more...] about Domain Registration Periods – What is Sane?
Domain Management White Paper
Businesses may rely on domain names to conduct their day to day work, but that does not mean that they really understand what they are using or how important they are.Of course those of us in industry may feel tempted to either scoff at people's naivety or feel terribly frustrated with their ignorance, however neither action is particularly productive.Loic Damilaville, however, … [Read more...] about Domain Management White Paper
IE Personal Names Open For Business
This morning the IE Domain Registry opened the rules up a little bit more. It is now possible to register yourname.ie if you have a tangible contact with Ireland ie. proof of address is required.I spoke to IEDR's CEO, David Curtin, earlier today (I'm currently in LA) and he predicted that there would be over 1000 new domains registered before the end of this week. For a ccTLD … [Read more...] about IE Personal Names Open For Business
GoDaddy / Afilias Fail In Bid For .US
I mentioned some time ago that GoDaddy and Afilias had joined forces to bid on the .us tender.Adam Strong reports that the US Department of Commerce has decided to renew Neustar's contract … [Read more...] about GoDaddy / Afilias Fail In Bid For .US
Scammers Targetting Owners of IE Domains Again
I just got that letter in the post this morning.I must say I am touched - how sweet of them! But also how dumb! … [Read more...] about Scammers Targetting Owners of IE Domains Again
Nominet To Launch EPP Trial
On Monday October 1st Nominet will be launching their EPP trial which will be using test data only.More information on EPP may be found on the Nominet site. … [Read more...] about Nominet To Launch EPP Trial
Spanish Registry To Introduce IDNs – Sunrise in October
The Spanish domain registry is introducing IDN domains later this yearIn order to facilitate holders of prior rights there will be a sunrise period during October.More information here For some bizarre reason there doesn't seem to be any news on the actual registry's site … [Read more...] about Spanish Registry To Introduce IDNs – Sunrise in October