The .PRO Discussion

[InvisionTech]

It seems .PRO is slowly coming out of the cage with cheaper reg prices than they were a year ago and major registrars like netsol taking notice of the extension and promoting it.

Here are some that I picked up in last couple of days:

Alexandria.pro

Anchorage.pro

Arlington.pro

Belfast.pro

Birmingham.pro

Budapest.pro

Durham.pro

Fairfax.pro

Italian.pro

Lisbon.pro

Fire away with your regs after the relaunch on September 8th, 2008.

 

[Ben42]

I just saw that as well, maybe getting rid of those restrictions is what godaddy was waiting for. I think once go daddy makes .pro available there will be a huge rush in .pro and more and higher priced end user sales.

Anyone ever try emailing Bob Parsons to ask why they don't have .pro yet? I think I'll go do that now.

 

[webdomain]

I've been trying in the past to take advantage of hostways lower cost transfers. However, I've been told that the registration requirements was a barrier for the transfer of domains. I'm pretty sure that is what this may be all about.

It is quite possible that we will see more aggressive price competition and expansion in the registries that carry these domains. I've got an account with godaddy and have told them countless times that they could increase their business if they allowed .pro domains.

Anything is possible at this point. This is awesome news for .pro!!!

 

[JoeBiz]

Heavens to Mergatroids !!!

 

[Kate]

I just saw that as well, maybe getting rid of those restrictions is what godaddy was waiting for. I think once go daddy makes .pro available there will be a huge rush in .pro and more and higher priced end user sales.

I don't think that the restrictions would be the only reason. Godaddy already carry a few extensions like .fr .ca .it that have restrictions.

Becoming a registrar for an extension costs money. Maybe Godaddy do not believe there is enough demand to make it worthwhile or even recoup the costs.

 

[JoeBiz]

Becoming a registrar for an extension costs money. Maybe Godaddy do not believe there is enough demand to make it worthwhile or even recoup the costs.

Hmmm

 

[webdomain]

Here is the email link I received
I guess we'll find out more after November 17'th to see how much of the registration requirements will be reduced and/or removed. I think they are making it easier for people to purchase .pros without any delay in registration...that is what is sounds like to me.

 

[InvisionTech]

So, Encirca is going to implement changes from the Registry or is this something they are doing?

Why would you include news about .PRO within .XXX newsletter?

 

[PNW]

Why would you include news about .PRO within .XXX newsletter?

Where is that coming from? ...edit -->Nevermind, I see it.

Personally I like .us but I'm not kidding myself about its value as an investment.
Being pro-.pro is okay but that shouldn't be at the expense of rational thinking.

I too like .US very much. However, when the .US is near overinflated .com pricing for my clients then I will find another solution for them. Isn't the argument about development? Isn't everything about SEO? Isn't everything damn near a bunch of BS when it comes to extension value. Remember last year, the year before...CCTLDS, etc. etc.

"Bible salesmen still traveling when there is a GDamn Gideons for free at the motel"

 

[webdomain]

I think this is something bigger than what Encirca is doing. From what i hear, the registry is somehow simplifying the registry process of .pros. I guess at this point, we just have to wait and see what happens after Nov. 17'th and also any announcements from the registry. I'm super curious to learn more as well.

 

[Ben42]

I sent an email to [email protected] I have no idea if he gets that or if anyone will ever see it, but I tried.

How about everyone who has domains at godaddy submits a support ticket asking when .pro will be available. They can't ignore us and the ext forever, they have ".net.bz" for crissakes.

Please post the response here.
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Together perhaps we can make a difference.

We are the 1% of domainers that like .pro!!!!

 

[InvisionTech]

Is Bob still running things at Godaddy? Last I checked, godaddy was sold...

submitted a support ticket as well!

 

[webdomain]

put my ticket in as well.

 

[JoeBiz]

Call or write your account exec for info on Bob.

Is Bob still running things at Godaddy? Last I checked, godaddy was sold...

 

[dotprofan]

.Pro 2.0

Found this on: hexonet.net/news.php#n1260

Interesting to see that they are offering registration of 3 character domains now.

.PRO 2.0 Launching November 17, 2011

RegistryPro, the official registry operator of the generic TLD .PRO, will be launching a new and improved version of .PRO domains starting November 17, 2011. The registration process for .PRO domains has been streamlined and activation will be immediate. For professionals thinking about getting a new .PRO domain, pre-registration starts at October 4, 2011 at 10:00 UTC. And now with PRE-REGISTRATION PRICING ARE AT OUR LOWEST PRICE EVER for this TLD.

.PRO Re-Launch info:

Go-Live: November 17, 2011
Domains will be allocated on a FCFS (First-Come-First-Served) Basis
Characters: Min. 3, Max. 63, letters, numbers, hyphens ("-") - however hyphens at the beginning or directly in front of the TLD will not be accepted
Registration Periods: 1 - 10 Years
Domain Name Registration Policies: View
Who is eligible?

All applicants meeting all of the following qualifications may register a .PRO domain name:

Provides professional services
Admitted to or licensed by a government certification body or jurisdictional licensing entity recognized by a governmental body that regularly verifies the accuracy of its data
In good standing with the licensing authority
Promotional Pricing:

Go Live Promotional Pricing:
Reseller: $8.21* (net: 6.90) USD per Domain/Year
Premium: $7.02* (net: 5.90) USD per Domain/Year
Platinum: $5.83* (net: 4.90) USD per Domain/Year
Promotional Pricing Ends: December 31, 2011
Promotional Price only applies to new one (1) year registrations
Multi-year registrations are NOT eligible at promotional pricing
Transfers and renewals are NOT eligible at promotional pricing

 

[JoeBiz]

So, Encirca is going to implement changes from the Registry or is this something they are doing?

Why would you include news about .PRO within .XXX newsletter?

It's an EnCirca newsletter, not specifically .PRO or .XXX.

 

[webdomain]

http://nic.pro/registrars/2point0.shtml

Looks like supplying professional registration is unchanged. Appears this is more about making the signup process more quick and instant activation on new accounts. Also allowing allowing transfer of .pro domains.

 

[Ben42]

Here is what they said...

Dear Benjamin,

Thank you for contacting Online Support. Go Daddy does not support .pro domain names. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please note that you can still host the domain name with us. You would only need to point your nameservers to the hosting nameservers.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Sincerely,
Rose K.
Online Support
Customer Inquiry
ShopperID :
Phone :
Shopper Validated : Yes
Other : Available?
Issue :
Hello, would you tell me when .pro will be available for registration? You guys have just about every ext available, but not .pro. Do you know why?

It would be nice to have the product available...I would have a bunch. Where's .pro?

Thanks,

Ben

 

[JoeBiz]

Here is what they said...

That's the canned response they send when they see anything PRO related that they can't answer. But now you have a direct line back to Support. You can reply to that email and keep pressing them and eventually they should put you through to the real support guys ... or at least someone who knows something about it. But these front line people just aren't allowed to say anything.

 

[cdboard]

right now I use enom and encirca for .pro's.


I just put up a .pro offers thread to go along with my .pro for-sale thread.

 

[JoeBiz]

right now I use enom and encirca for .pro's.

I just put up a .pro offers thread to go along with my .pro for-sale thread.

I really like EnCirca and try to stick with them. I do have a few at enom. One thing about EnCirca that drives me nuts is that they have no way to download a list of your domains, exp dates, etc. When I ask them they say they are working on it !!! wtf ???