Monkier says there's a lot in a name with .ASIA release

Written by Alex Ternowetsky

Thursday, 27 March 2008

Domain name registrar and auctioneer Moniker is spruiking the new .ASIA domain name extension as the hottest cyber property to come on the market in years. I wonder if the url extension market is not now flooded, and new, meaningful extensions, are not bound to take many years before they can be considered worthwhile investments. The moniker release is below.

One of the hottest new domain extensions to come on the market in recent years opens for general registrations starting at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time tomorrow (Wednesday). The ICANN-approved regional extension of .Asia offers a powerful opportunity for veteran and beginner domain investors alike.

Whatever business model or investment strategy you’re pursuing, now’s the time to snag the category crushing domains in a brand new extension that can set your portfolio apart.

Register .Asia domains at Moniker now (Or use our bulk registration tool)

Residents in the Asia-Pacific region total approximately 4 billion people, accounting for 60% of the world's population. Compared to the 389 million people in Europe, these figures give an interesting perspective on the enormous potential of .Asia. The sheer number of people -- combined with a rapid growth in the Internet usage of 240% within the last seven years -- indicates that .Asia has the potential to become one of the major TLDs within a very short time.

Sunrise and Landrush phases have already occurred and registrations have exceeded expectations. Interest is expected to remain high as general registration goes live. In fact, some new domains being auctioned during a special Sunrise auction process are already showing market values of more than $20,000 USD.

Local presence required

Like .EU, .ASIA is a restricted TLD, and requires that at least one administrative contact on the account to reside in the Asia-Pacific region. A list of the 73 countries included in the ICANN Asia-Pacific Region is available at: http://www.icann.org/montreal/geo-regions-topic.htm. The registry will be offering a local presence service for those that require it.

Find out more: The official website for the DotAsia Organization offers a wide variety of information.

Stake your claim in the .Asia extension with the security and service you trust

When you register your new .Asia domains at Moniker, you get all the same security and service you’ve come to expect from one of the most trusted registrars in the industry. With the highest customer retention rate in the business, Moniker offers you world-class, personalized service you can rely on. In addition, our connections with the DotAsia Organization and expertise in servicing more than 200 domain extensions means we can help you navigate the waters of a relatively new and unknown territory with confidence and ease.