Computer Geek News - Domain Names

By Emily Read

Real Estate Agent

June 23, 2011 06:16 AM

Yes, I AM a computer geek. I love computers, I love technology - I live, breathe, sleep and sometimes eat computers for breakfast (toasted with butter and jam? YUMMMM).

So - some new computer geek news for those who are interested!

This Monday, ICANN (The International Committee for Assigned Network Names) approved the release of custom global top-level domain names.

What does that mean? You can now apply for customized domains. for example - .ActiveRain or .EmilyRead or .ComputerGeek

How cool is that?

Kinda cool - but not as cool as I thought when I first read it.

First off, it's not an easy process...

Approval for a customized domain name will take anywhere from 9 to 20 months.

Second point

It isn't cheap. With an application fee of $185,000 plus another $25,000 annually - woah mama!!

This sounds like the big wig corporations will be the ones to be utilizing this feature... it's not exactly a cost effective venture.

Is this merely a money grab? I think after a few years, the costs may go down - but who knows! It will be interesting to see where this goes (applications will start in 2012)...

To read the full article on Mashable (one of my very favorite computer geek sites to visit) click here.

In the meantime, I think I'll stick with my .com site... how about you?

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Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Emily, Where would the world be without geeks ! We need more of them - thats for sure. I can see some big brands wanting a private domain.

Jun 23, 2011 06:23 AM

Michael J. Gallo

Florida Luxury Realty - New Port Richey, FL

Florida Luxury Realty - Gulf Home Sales Team

YIKES!! The cost will come down look at what you can get .info for right now. LOL 3 Months ago I was cutting edge moving to a .co and having to tell people to "leave off the M for mike" now its old hat and the cyber world keeps moving. Good Post, definitly cool stuff down the road.

Jun 23, 2011 06:25 AM

Gwynn Carpenter

Gwynn Teal Carpenter-Broker: Home and Hearth Realty (Austin) - Austin, TX

: Broker, Home & Hearth Realty (512)467-6191

Emily: How many houses must we sell to reap that kind of dough and still make a living AFTER WE HAVE OUR .gwynntealcarpenter DOMAIN NAME?? I'll stick with what I have and save that money for retirement...

Jun 23, 2011 06:37 AM

Emily Read

Salt Lake City, UT

@Bill - yes - definitely the world needs more geeks!

@Mike - ahhhhh yes, the .co - I had a hunch that these would never take off - too confusing. Did you know that the .co doesn't stand for company? It stands for District of Columbia *computer geek trivia* :)

Jun 23, 2011 06:38 AM

@Gwynn - I think that sounds like a spectacular plan!! :)

Juan Bassett

Long & Foster - Germantown, MD

GRI

Hi Emily! Just want you to know that a geek has saved my computer.... on numerous occasions. Thank god for Geeks!

Jun 23, 2011 06:40 AM

@Juan - lol - couldn't have said it better myself! :) TGFG!!

Jun 23, 2011 06:42 AM

Linda K. Mayer

License # 01767321 - La Verne, CA

Realtor, SRES, SoCAL, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST

Seriously, Emily, $205,000! If I had that kind of money from RE I wouldn't NEED that site, it would be purely a glamour site....

Jun 23, 2011 06:53 AM

@Linda - so true - who doesn't love glamour?? :) I'd rather buy a luxury car....

Jun 23, 2011 07:05 AM

Paul Gapski

Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Ca Realty - El Cajon, CA

619-504-8999,#1 Resource SD Relo

thank you very much for the informative and interesting post. I get so much out of the active rain network.

Mar 04, 2012 10:43 AM

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