New gTLD Weekly Review: .Christmas, .BlackFriday, .Engineering, .Services, .Pub

I haven’t made a post with New gTLD launches in the past couple of months because I thought that most people knew about them but a few of my readers complained so this weekly post is back.

This week 4 New gTLDs enter General Availability and another 4 New gTLDs enter the EAP General Availability.

Uniregistry launches .Christmas and .BlackFriday on Thusday, July 8th 2014. .Christmas is much better than .BlackFriday because it can have a wider range of uses around the world and Christmas preparations last as long as 2 months in many countries. .BlackFriday simply refers to a single day of sales and is only limited to the US.

Donuts enters EAP General Availability for the following 4 New gTLDs on Wednesday, July 9th 2014: .Capital, .Engineering, .Exchange and .Gripe.

.Engineering is my favorite of the 4 but that might be because most of my family and friends are engineers… .Exchange might get some limited interest but I don’t see a lot of resale potential. .Capital might have some appeal to some very few companies but I expect very low registration numbers. .Gripe I don’t like at all. There are much better alternatives coming soon.

Rightside Registry launches .pub this week. .Pub enters general availability on Wednesday, July 9th 2014. This New gTLD is mainly targeted to pub owners.

One Donuts New gTLD will be out of the EAP pricing and into the real (reg fee) general availability on Wednesday: .Services.

You can register a .Capital, .Engineering, .Exchange and .Gripe domain name using the Donuts EAP that is available in registrars that sell Donuts gTLDs. EAP prices start at about $12,500 and are lowered within the course of the week until they reach the regular registration cost after the 7 day period.

Go Daddy’s early access prices are $12,539.99 for day one, $3,164.99 for day two, $1,239.99 for day three, $689.99 for day four and $189.99 for days five to seven. After day seven the regular registration cost applies.

The Donuts Early Access Program (EAP) is designed for registrants who want to secure relevant, memorable domain names the instant they’re available. The EAP takes the place of a traditional landrush for all Donuts gTLDs.

Interested individuals, organizations, businesses and others can register names on a first-come, first-served, non-restricted basis. In addition, this program allows brand owners the opportunity to obtain non-trademark domain names to help promote and protect brands, register authoritative terms for their industries, or simply get an interesting and usable Internet identity.

Early access registrations are available for the first seven days of a gTLD’s general availability.  EAP commences today at 16:00 UTC (11:00 a.m. US Eastern Standard Time) and ends in a week from now, also at 16:00 UTC. Each week a series of Donuts gTLD launches, EAP will begin at 16:00 UTC on Wednesday and close at 16:00 UTC the following Wednesday.

More are on the way. In fact, Donuts will open several gTLDs each week for most of 2014.

As a reminder, each gTLD’s general availability is preceded by a 60 day process known as Sunrise, when trademark holders are able to secure their trademarked terms.  Once this phase is completed, the gTLD is open for anyone to register names.  Registrations are available only through accredited domain name registrars — you can find a complete and regularly updated list of registrars that sell Donuts gTLDs here.

General Availability Calendar

TLD

Sunrise Opens

Sunrise Closes

Early Access (GA)

.VENTURES November 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 January 29, 2014
.SINGLES November 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 January 29, 2014
.BIKE November 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 January 29, 2014
.HOLDINGS November 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 January 29, 2014
.PLUMBING November 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 January 29, 2014
.GURU November 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 January 29, 2014
.CLOTHING November 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 January 29, 2014
.CAMERA December 3, 2013 February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014
.EQUIPMENT December 3, 2013 February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014
.ESTATE December 3, 2013 February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014
.GALLERY December 3, 2013 February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014
.GRAPHICS December 3, 2013 February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014
.LIGHTING December 3, 2013 February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014
.PHOTOGRAPHY December 3, 2013 February 1, 2014 February 5, 2014
.CONTRACTORS December 10, 2013 February 8, 2014 February 12, 2014
.LAND December 10, 2013 February 8, 2014 February 12, 2014
.TECHNOLOGY December 10, 2013 February 8, 2014 February 12, 2014
.CONSTRUCTION December 10, 2013 February 8, 2014 February 12, 2014
.DIRECTORY December 10, 2013 February 8, 2014 February 12, 2014
.KITCHEN December 10, 2013 February 8, 2014 February 12, 2014
.TODAY December 10, 2013 February 8, 2014 February 12, 2014
.DIAMONDS December 17, 2013 February 15, 2014 February 19, 2014
.ENTERPRISES December 17, 2013 February 15, 2014 February 19, 2014
.TIPS December 17, 2013 February 15, 2014 February 19, 2014
.VOYAGE December 17, 2013 February 15, 2014 February 19, 2014
.SHOES December 24, 2013 February 22, 2014 February 26, 2014
.CAREERS December 24, 2013 February 22, 2014 February 26, 2014
.PHOTOS December 24, 2013 February 22, 2014 February 26, 2014
.RECIPES December 24, 2013 February 22, 2014 February 26, 2014
.LIMO December 31, 2013 March 1, 2014 March 5, 2014
.DOMAINS December 31, 2013 March 1, 2014 March 5, 2014
.CAB December 31, 2013 March 1, 2014 March 5, 2014
.COMPANY December 31, 2013 March 8, 2014 March 12, 2014
.COMPUTER January 7, 2014 March 8, 2014 March 12, 2014
.CENTER January 7, 2014 March 8, 2014 March 12, 2014
.SYSTEMS January 7, 2014 March 8, 2014 March 12, 2014
.ACADEMY January 7, 2014 March 8, 2014 March 12, 2014
.MANAGEMENT January 7, 2014 March 8, 2014 March 12, 2014
.TRAINING January 14, 2014 March 15, 2014 March 19, 2014
.SOLUTIONS January 14, 2014 March 15, 2014 March 19, 2014
.SUPPORT January 14, 2014 March 15, 2014 March 19, 2014
.BUILDERS January 14, 2014 March 15, 2014 March 19, 2014
.EMAIL January 14, 2014 March 15, 2014 March 19, 2014
.EDUCATION January 21, 2014 March 22, 2014 March 26, 2014
.INSTITUTE January 21, 2014 March 22, 2014 March 26, 2014
.REPAIR January 21, 2014 March 22, 2014 March 26, 2014
.CAMP January 21, 2014 March 22, 2014 March 26, 2014
.GLASS January 21, 2014 March 22, 2014 March 26, 2014
.SOLAR January 28, 2014 March 29, 2014 April 2, 2014
.COFFEE January 28, 2014 March 29, 2014 April 2, 2014
.INTERNATIONAL January 28, 2014 March 29, 2014 April 2, 2014
.HOUSE January 28, 2014 March 29, 2014 April 2, 2014
.FLORIST January 28, 2014 March 29, 2014 April 2, 2014
.HOLIDAY February 4, 2014 April 5, 2014 April 9, 2014
.MARKETING February 4, 2014 April 5, 2014 April 9, 2014
.VIAJES February 11, 2014 April 12, 2014 April 16, 2014
.FARM February 11, 2014 April 12, 2014 April 16, 2014
.CODES February 11, 2014 April 12, 2014 April 16, 2014
.CHEAP February 18, 2014 April 19, 2014 April 23, 2014
.ZONE February 18, 2014 April 19, 2014 April 23, 2014
.AGENCY February 18, 2014 April 19, 2014 April 23, 2014
.BARGAINS February 18, 2014 April 19, 2014 April 23, 2014
.BOUTIQUE February 18, 2014 April 19, 2014 April 23, 2014
.COOL February 25, 2014 April 26, 2014 April 30, 2014
.WATCH February 25, 2014 April 26, 2014 April 30, 2014
.WORKS March 4, 2014 May 3, 2014 May 7, 2014
.EXPERT March 4, 2014 May 3, 2014 May 7, 2014
.FOUNDATION March 11, 2014 May 10, 2014 May 14, 2014
.EXPOSED March 11, 2014 May 10, 2014 May 14, 2014
.VILLAS March 18, 2014 May 17, 2014 May 21, 2014
.FLIGHTS March 18, 2014 May 17, 2014 May 21, 2014
.RENTALS March 18, 2014 May 17, 2014 May 21, 2014
.CRUISES March 18, 2014 May 17, 2014 May 21, 2014
.VACATIONS March 18, 2014 May 17, 2014 May 21, 2014
.CONDOS March 25, 2014 May 24, 2014 May 28, 2014
.PROPERTIES March 25, 2014 May 24, 2014 May 28, 2014
.MAISON March 25, 2014 May 24, 2014 May 28, 2014
.TIENDA March 25, 2014 May 24, 2014 May 28, 2014
.DATING April 1, 2014 May 31, 2014 June 4, 2014
.EVENTS April 1, 2014 May 31, 2014 June 4, 2014
.PARTNERS April 1, 2014 May 31, 2014 June 4, 2014
.PRODUCTIONS April 1, 2014 May 31, 2014 June 4, 2014
.COMMUNITY April 8, 2014 June 7, 2014 June 11, 2014
.CATERING April 8, 2014 June 7, 2014 June 11, 2014
.CARDS April 8, 2014 June 7, 2014 June 11, 2014
.CLEANING April 8, 2014 June 7, 2014 June 11, 2014
.TOOLS April 15, 2014 June 14, 2014 June 18, 2014
.INDUSTRIES April 15, 2014 June 14, 2014 June 18, 2014
.PARTS April 15, 2014 June 14, 2014 June 18, 2014
.SUPPLIES April 15, 2014 June 14, 2014 June 18, 2014
.SUPPLY April 15, 2014 June 14, 2014 June 18, 2014
.REPORT April 22, 2014 June 21, 2014 June 25, 2014
.VISION April 22, 2014 June 21, 2014 June 25, 2014
.FISH April 22, 2014 June 21, 2014 June 25, 2014
.SERVICES April 29, 2014 June 28, 2014 July 2, 2014
.CAPITAL May 6, 2014 July 5, 2014 July 9, 2014
.ENGINEERING May 6, 2014 July 5, 2014 July 9, 2014
.EXCHANGE May 6, 2014 July 5, 2014 July 9, 2014
.GRIPE May 6, 2014 July 5, 2014 July 9, 2014
.ASSOCIATES May 13, 2014 July 12, 2014 July 16, 2014
.LEASE May 13, 2014 July 12, 2014 July 16, 2014
.MEDIA May 13, 2014 July 12, 2014 July 16 2014
.PICTURES May 13, 2014 July 12, 2014 July 16, 2014
.REISEN May 20, 2014 July 19, 2014 July 23, 2014
.TOYS May 20, 2014 July 19, 2014 July 23, 2014
.UNIVERSITY May 20, 2014 July 19, 2014 July 23, 2014
.TOWN May 20, 2014 July 19, 2014 July 23, 2014
.WTF May 27, 2014 July 26, 2014 July 30, 2014
.FAIL May 27, 2014 July 26, 2014 July 30, 2014
.FINANCIAL May 27, 2014 July 26, 2014 July 30, 2014
.LIMITED May 27, 2014 July 26, 2014 July 30, 2014
.CARE June 3, 2014 August 2, 2014 August 6, 2014
.CLINIC June 3, 2014 August 2, 2014 August 6, 2014
.SURGERY June 3, 2014 August 2, 2014 August 6, 2014
.DENTAL June 3, 2014 August 2, 2014 August 6, 2014
.TAX June 10, 2014 August 9, 2014 August 13, 2014
.CASH June 10, 2014 August 9, 2014 August 13, 2014
.FUND June 10, 2014 August 9, 2014 August 13, 2014
.INVESTMENTS June 10, 2014 August 9, 2014 August 13, 2014
.FURNITURE June 17, 2014 August 16, 2014 August 20, 2014
.DISCOUNT June 17, 2014 August 16, 2014 August 20, 2014
.FITNESS June 17, 2014 August 16, 2014 August 20, 2014
.SCHULE June 17, 2014 August 16, 2014 August 20, 2014
.GRATIS June 24, 2014 August 23, 2014 August 27, 2014
.CLAIMS June 24, 2014 August 23, 2014 August 27, 2014
.CREDIT June 24, 2014 August 23, 2014 August 27, 2014
.CREDITCARD June 24, 2014 August 23, 2014 August 27, 2014
.DIGITAL July 1, 2014 August 30, 2014 September 3, 2014
.ACCOUNTANTS July 1, 2014 August 30, 2014 September 3, 2014
.FINANCE July 1, 2014 August 30, 2014 September 3, 2014
.INSURE July 1, 2014 August 30, 2014 September 3, 2014
.LOANS July 8, 2014 September 6, 2014 September 10, 2014
.LIFE July 8, 2014 September 6, 2014 September 10, 2014
.GUIDE July 8, 2014 September 6, 2014 September 10, 2014
.CHURCH July 8, 2014 September 6, 2014 September 10, 2014
.DIRECT July 15, 2014 September 13, 2014 September 17, 2014
.PLACE July 15, 2014 September 13, 2014 September 17, 2014
.DEALS July 22, 2014 September 20, 2014 September 24, 2014
.CITY July 29, 2014 September 27, 2014 October 1, 2014
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About Konstantinos Zournas

I studied Computer Engineering and Computer Science in London, UK and I am now living in Athens, Greece. I went online in 1995, started coding in 1996 and began buying domain names and creating websites in 2000. I started the OnlineDomain.com blog in 2012.

2 comments

  1. .yawn

    The gtld’s are still around? I thought they all died painful deaths already. You mean they are still coming out with more? Shiver me timbers! Who da heck wants these .crapollas?

    Anyone caught selling this swine to right of the dot innocents should be made to walk the plank.

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