Understanding the New Top-Level Domains (TLDs)

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The way web addresses work is in the midst of a revolution. After 20 years of .com, .org, .ca and a few others, there are now more than a thousand new top-level-domains available for use. Today you ca

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This month's event was produced and hosted by Capulet's Darren Barefoot

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Trevor Bowden was our guest and co-founder of .Eco

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We recorded their conversation. Trevor shared hot gossip and provided a fabulous overview of the hows and whys of domain names.

Understanding the New Top-Level Domains (TLDs)

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Wed, Jan 11 2017 08:58:31

What's the weirdest custom Top Level Domain Name?

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The oddest one that @trevorbowden has seen is .duck which is owned by SC Johnson #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:34:37
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We had a good crowd out for a dark and icy night!

Doing photography for this week's @net2van event! pic.twitter.com/epqwxklfB2
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Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:58:54
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What should a domain name cost?

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If your domain is more in demand, it may be more expensive than you originally planned. #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:22:16
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If you have bought a domain that you want to sell, you can do so through auctions, brokers, or sales sites. #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:23:36
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Is your TLD aligned with your mission and values?

NetSquared Vancouver @net2van
You can apply for a TLD as an individual/single company or as a community. Communities are given some priority for applications. #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:38:13
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Why should you use a TLD besides .com or .org or .ca?

NetSquared Vancouver @net2van
Using a different address than just your .org might expand your online strategy for different campaigns. #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:45:38
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The History of TLDs

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Heading back to the 90's when it was decided to use .com, .org, .mil, and .edu plus country TLDs. #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:27:16
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Head to the early 2000's when we got .biz, .pro, .travel and a few other TLDs #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:28:44
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Later in the 2000's they got applications for over 1500 TLD options that people wanted to see for their websites. #net2van
Wed, Jan 11 2017 02:30:09
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Volunteers are awesome! My thanks to Ashleigh, Tonya and Adam for their help!

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Live Streaming of Understanding the New Top-Level Domains: https://www.facebook.com/net2van/ @net2van #Net2Van #NonProfit #TechTuesday
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Understanding the New Top-Level Domains (TLDs)

This month's event was produced and hosted by Capulet's Darren Barefoot

Trevor Bowden was our guest and co-founder of .Eco

We recorded their conversation. Trevor shared hot gossip and provided a fabulous overview of the hows and whys of domain names.

What should a domain name cost?

Is your TLD aligned with your mission and values?

Why should you use a TLD besides .com or .org or .ca?

The History of TLDs

Volunteers are awesome! My thanks to Ashleigh, Tonya and Adam for their help!

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