New gTLD Weekly Launch Review: .Capetown, .Market, .Restaurant, .Gifts

This week 5 New gTLDs enters General Availability, 3 New gTLDs enter the EAP General Availability and 4 strings enter the landrush phase.

On the 4th of November 3 South Africa geo New gTLDs launched: .capetown, .durban and .joburg.

Rightside enters general availability for 2 of its extensions on the 5th of November: .market and .mortgage.

3 Donuts New gTLDs enter EAP General Availability on the 5th of November: .restaurant, .gifts and .sarl. Donuts issued a press release about these 3 launches. Please see below.

4 New gTLDs enter landrush phase this week:
.bzh on the 3rd of November
.wales on the 3rd of November
.cymru on the 3rd of November
.physio on the 5th of November

Donuts press release regarding the launch of .restaurant, .gifts and .sarl:

Donuts Inc., the world’s largest registry for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), continues its expansion of the Internet’s global addressing system in November by making three new domains available to the public. On November 5, users worldwide will be able to register addresses in .RESTAURANT, .GIFTS and .SARL (a corporate identifier). Donuts will also make .WORLD available for early registration by trademark holders on November 4.

Last month, Donuts surpassed one million registrations in its new gTLDs and its registrants now account for more than a third of the now three million individual addresses registered in new Internet domains since the program launched earlier this year. Additionally, Donuts operates 10 of the top 25 most registered new Internet domains.

“With registrations in all new gTLDs reaching major new milestones each month, global demand for specific, relevant domain names has never been stronger,” Donuts CEO Paul Stahura said. “As users around the world personally experience the value of domains that are meaningful before and after the dot, the founding vision of new gTLDs is beginning to take shape.”

Specificity is critical to end-users. For example, there are more than eight million restaurants worldwide, and, according to a study by Restaurant Sciences, not even half of independent operators have a web presence at all. A gTLD with real semantic meaning like .RESTAURANT gets businesses out of the meaningless options of .COM and into choices that provide better Internet identities.

Users can register names in new gTLDs with accredited domain name registrars.

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You can register any Donuts 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
.HEALTHCARE	August 12, 2014	October 11, 2014	October 15, 2014
.RESTAURANT	September 2, 2014	November 1, 2014	November 5, 2014
.GIFTS	September 2, 2014	November 1, 2014	November 5, 2014
.SARL	September 2, 2014	November 1, 2014	November 5, 2014
.PIZZA	September 30, 2014	November 29, 2014	December 3, 2014
.IMMO	September 30, 2014	November 29, 2014	December 3, 2014
.BUSINESS	September 30, 2014	November 29, 2014	December 3, 2014
.NETWORK	September 30, 2014	November 29, 2014	December 3, 2014
.WORLD	November 4, 2014	January 3, 2014	January 7, 2014