Bret Fausett of Internet Pro Radio has a dynamite podcast that examines the business models of new top-level domains ("after the dot" extensions such as .web, .pro, etc.) and the considerations that go into developing a gTLD that will make money AND whose domains will be used (as opposed to being redirected to an existing.com). Bret moderates a conversation with three veterans of both ICANN policy and the domain business, Anthony Van Couvering (Names@Work), Chris Ambler (Image Online Design) and Elliot Noss (Tucows).
It was fascinating conversation, and helped me consider the domain name business model from yet another perspective. I'm used to thinking about domains as an owner, and have become familiar with the business issues for registrars and domain investors. But what about the operator/registry of a top-level domain? How do they make money, and how do the business models of the other domain stakeholders influence their decisions? Great stuff.
Posted by RichM 
February 10, 2006 | Permalink | Newsletter
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