Hosting & Domaining Forum

The other day while I was watching television, I was surprised to see a newly introduced GTLD being advertised not only on local low-traffic channels but on national channels as well. The premiere trailer for the new Marvel film "Morbius" had the GTLD included in its promotion- "Morbius.movie".

Although I am not familiar with Morbius, I appreciate the use of GTLDs in promoting and advertising the release. Thus, I would like to create a forum to allow individuals to post pictures of publicly advertised or open GTLDs, irrespective of whether they are .com investors or new .extension investors.

These days, I come across new domain extensions quite frequently in the US. Recently, while driving around, I noticed a work truck with a .solutions domain name that exactly matched the company's name, although I cannot recall the specific URL. I have also observed that .church domains are gaining popularity. The new gTLDs provide an opportunity to find affordable domain names.

 The truth is, .com domains are not as crucial as they used to be and are only necessary in some situations. (This statement is from someone who has owned a portfolio mainly consisting of .com domains for approximately 20 years.)

I have an entire bookmark folder dedicated to storing examples of domain names that I would frequently favorite. Here's another example- Mosquito.Buzz- which is prominently displayed on their trucks and uses the .buzz extension.
 This is a fantastic combination that resonates with the nature of the business services offered.

ICANN is currently conducting an extensive review of new gTLD applications, with many turning out to be controversial due to several applicants applying for the same zone. A total of 234 domain zones with 754 applications have been discovered, with popular ones including .app, .art, .blog, .book, .design, .home, .inc, .llc, .love, .mail, .movie, .music, .news, .online, and .shop.

ICANN offers two options for resolving disputes; companies can agree amicably, or the disputed area can be put up for auction. Various organizations have withdrawn their applications, including General Motors, Hasbro, Google, and Go Daddy. However, experts predict that most new gTLD applications will not be approved due to various reasons.

The UK-based organization, Internet Watch Foundation, published a report indicating that new gTLD domains are being used to host illegal content, including child pоrnography. The report found that 68,092 URLs with illegal content were hosted on 1,998 domains, with cybercriminals using new gTLD domains to host such material.
While the share of new domains among the rest is relatively small, it is still concerning. The report also revealed that 92% of web pages containing explicit sеxual content with children are located in five top-level domains - .com, .net, .org, .fr, and .se.

I find the integration of new GTLDs into mainstream media quite fascinating. It's a clear sign of how the internet is evolving, and it opens up a ton of creative possibilities for branding and marketing. When I saw the "Morbius.movie" in a trailer, it made me think about the impact of domain names. They are not just web addresses; they can also be powerful tools for storytelling and building a brand identity.

Creating a forum for people to share pictures of publicly advertised GTLDs would be an exciting project. I can imagine it would be a great place for discussion and inspiration. Each GTLD carries its unique flavor and audience. For instance, .movie would appeal to film enthusiasts, while a .tech would attract the tech-savvy crowd. By having professionals from different sectors, including dot-com investors and those exploring new extensions, we could create a rich tapestry of insights and experiences.

To build this forum, we should consider some essential features. First, a user-friendly interface is crucial. We want participants to easily upload their images of GTLDs, along with a short description of where and when they spotted them. It would be helpful to categorize these posts by GTLD types, so users can easily navigate and find relevant content.

Another valuable aspect could be to foster discussions around these GTLDs. We could include areas for users to share their thoughts on the effectiveness of the GTLDs in ads, their potential marketability, and overall impressions. Polls could also be interesting, asking users which GTLDs they think are catching on or which have the most potential for rising in value.

For promoting the forum, leveraging social media platforms would be key. Engaging directly with domain investors and web designers by sharing cool instances of GTLDs in the wild could create buzz and attract initial users.
The idea of bringing together people to brainstorm and share the latest in GTLD advertising is not only beneficial but also quite enriching for the community.