Last-Minute Shopping Idea: Give Your Pro Their Own Internet Address

$14.99 for dot-Pro domain names

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Dec 21, 2010, 08:05 ET

BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, give your favorite professional their very own Internet identity. Today, EnCirca (http://www.encirca.com) announces special pricing on one-year registrations for dot-Pro domains for $14.99 for the first year. What better gift is there to help the professional in your life get a jump-start on Internet promotion in 2011? The dot-Pro domain name is available to all licensed professionals anywhere in the world.

"2011 will be a growth year for the economy. Professionals can use their dot-Pro domain to showcase their resume, services, case studies and marketing materials - not to mention boost their search engine presence," says Thomas Barrett, President of EnCirca. "By registering a dot-Pro domain, professionals are protecting their trademark, taking control of their online brand, and ensuring that customers can find them online."

Demand for the dot-Pro Internet address has surged over 125 percent in 2010, with even more growth expected in January with new registry pricing. Licensed professionals from anywhere in the world can register dot-Pro domain names. dot-Pro supports all professions where an official credential is required for a business or individual to offer services. Qualified businesses and professionals can register their business names, trademarks, and personal names by visiting http://www.encirca.com.

"Professionals need an Internet address to effectively market themselves in the global economy. The dot-Pro domain provides professionals with an address that highlights their achievements and credentials," says Barrett. "A website is often the first touch point a professional has with a potential client. It's crucial that the site sends the right message. A dot-Pro domain can help."

About EnCirca

EnCirca was formed in 2001 and is accredited by the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and is the leading ICANN-Accredited registrar for the dot-Pro domain, operated by a Hostway subsidiary called RegistryPro, a domain name registry exclusively for professionals who wish to brand and promote themselves on the Internet. For more information, please visit http://www.encirca.com.