This is an exciting time in domain registrations and likely going to get exciting for Intellectual Property attorneys.

February 5th seven new domain extension released:

• .PLUMBING
• .VENTURES
• .HOLDINGS
• .BIKE
• .SINGLES
• .CLOTHING
• .GURU

Some appear likely to be more popular than others, like .PLUMBING for local plumbing companies and .BIKE for local bike shops as well as biking enthusiasts.

Tomorrow, February 12th an additional seven are set for General Availability:

• .CAMERA
• .EQUIPMENT
• .ESTATE
• .GALLERY
• .GRAPHICS
• .LIGHTING
• .PHOTOGRAPHY

Depending on how the major search engines are going to treat these new extensions this could be a good thing for search engine optimization and local search opportunities.  For instance if you’re a local plumber who wouldn’t want to be reno.plumbing or perhaps your a statewide plumber so nevada.plumbing.

For most companies the addition of another domain will be used as an alias to their existing website, although some may use it to setup a second, stand alone site.  The addition of an alias is included with a lot of hosting packages and if not is typically a nominal fee.  If it is a large fee consider changing to a local hosting provider where it is included.  Top Speed Internet Services website hosting includes unlimited domain aliases for $89.95 / year.

If one of the new domain extensions is just what you’ve been waiting for, head to Top Speed Internet’s site and Order Now!

 

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