UK Company Confirmed as World's Largest New Domain Name Supplier

LONDON, March 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- According to public data available at ICANN.org, the controller of Global Top Level Domain Names (gTLDs), Domainmonster.com has been confirmed as the largest domain name supplier worldwide for new generic (gTLD) domain launches in the past two years.[1,2]

Measured by the largest number of domains registered in the first month of public door opening at a domain registry, the closest retail competitor was US based Go-Daddy, some 36% behind Domainmonster.com.

"We are very excited to be highlighting this data to the general public," commented Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com. "It lays bare that the historic big guys are simply sitting on .com balance sheets maintained from a boom at the turn of the century. We are evolving the domain space as it exists today, winning the race. We are delighted the lawyers have let us release these statistics today to allow us to prove it," continued Mansell.

Domainmonster.com has today also announced the availability of pre-orders for the hotly anticipated .co domain name. With no restrictions, this domain is available to all worldwide and is launching in three stages over the coming months. The ultimate General Availability launch date open to the general public with no restrictions and regular pricing, is set at 20th July 2010. More information about the .co domain name can be found at http://www.domainmonster.com/domain-name/co/.

About Domainmonster.com

Domainmonster.com has rapidly grown to become a Top 50 fastest growing ICANN accredited registrar. With sales in Dollars, Sterling & Euros, Domainmonster.com is a round the clock operation serving customers across the globe. The No. 1 performer worldwide for all gTLD launches[1,2] in the past two years, Domainmonster.com is well known for its success securing the best virtual real estate.

Coupled with knowledgeable customer service and a consistently low, "no catches", bulk pricing model, it's no wonder more than 30% of the domains Domainmonster.com manages are inbound transfers! Domainmonster.com brings a fresh outlook to domain registration and counts itself lucky to serve endless domain portfolio holders and worldwide brands, amongst its many customers.

Editor's notes

[1]. Data compiled using publicly filed data located at http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/monthly-reports/ for new domain launches in 2008/2009

[2]. Based on 1 Year new domains created within first month following Go-Live/Normal Operation start date, across all gTLD domains launched in 2008/9.

    Domainmonster(R) is a registered trademark of Mesh Digital Limited

    For further information, please contact:
    Pete Osmond, Product Manager, Domainmonster.com: +44(0)1483-304030.
    Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com: +44(0)1483-304030.

SOURCE Domainmonster.com

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