.gdn & the China market & GDN Registry update

.gdn & the China market

The land of the rising domains?

To most China might seem like a world away, but that world is on a straight collision course with rest of the domain world, if not already taking it over, at least for the time being. While the domain industry mainstays of Germany, US, & Canada remain a powerhouse, China might soon have more than all of these countries combined. With recent reports of China owning a whopping 53% of all new gtlds, China is increasing domain name registration at an exponential rate.

So why does this matter to .gdn? Well with our recent announcement in regards to Chengdu West, the countries propensity for new gtlds at affordable prices, and .gdn being a likely domain extension for  Guangdong province, .gdn’s prospects in the Chinese market look very positive. So consider all these factors the next time you scroll through a registrar and see .gdn there.

GDN News update…

Since our last blog, the GDN Registry has been hard at work and thanks to the efforts of the GDN Registry team we are excited to announce that the following are all now accredited registrars for .gdn domain names:

•          Alpnames Limited
•          Safebrands
•          Lexsynergy
•          OVH
•          Corehub
•          Namecheap

As you can see the GDN Registry is putting in the effort for success and this same kind of hardworking attitude is what the GDN Registry team put forth towards all aspects, especially towards its business partners.

To see previous post click here

GDN Registry News

GDN Registry News: Week of March 18, 2016

Numbers update.

Since our last post there were some issues in regards to accurate numbers of .gdn domain registrations. During that that the issue was resolved and you can visit ntldstats.com for an accurate representation of the number of .gdn domain registrations as of March 18, 2016.

Accredited Registrars for .gdn domains on the rise.

On last week’s news update and press release GDN Registry was proud to announce the accreditation of major registrars Mark Monitor, Gandi, & Safenames. Well this week GDN Registry was proud to announce accreditation to Chengdu West, Open Provider, & Ascio. These are some of the biggest domain registrar in the industry & GDN Registry is honored to be working with all of them and will provide any & all support that is needed to make all involved successful.

So as you can tell it’s been a busy week in the GDN Registry offices between .gdn registrations and registrars signing up but even with all the action going on GDN Registry is extremely excited for what is yet to come.

GDN News Update

So it’s been almost a week since .gdn had its GA launch and here’s a quick recap of all the GDN Registry news:

Registrar News

Since our last press release GDN Registry has some exciting news to unveil regarding accredited registrars. Safenames is now officially an accredited registrar of .gdn domains. GDN Registry is very happy to have Safenames officially onboard. We will do everything in our power to ensure Safenames, as well as every other officially accredited registrar, has all the support from GDN Registry to help build and sustain a prosperous relationship.

Official Domains Sold

Unfortunately it’s difficult for the public to find correct numbers of .gdn registrations. As of March 11, 2016 GDN Registry has 10,755 .gdn domain registrations. Ntld Stats’ current stats of 3,120 are incorrect as of March 11, 2016. GDN Registry is very proud of all the .gdn domains that are sold, so GDN Registry just wants to accurately reflect the most current domain sales numbers for .gdn domain names.

GA Launch has been a very busy time for .gdn domain names. As such, this has been an exhilarating week for GDN Registry with all the activity and because of this GDN Registry expects a bright future for .gdn.

GDN Press Release

The General Availability launch of the GDN extension has been a highly anticipated milestone for the GDN Registry, a company that has spent considerable time preparing for the acquisition and launch of its new TLD. GDN Registry is especially excited for the GA launch of .gdn because it offers a true generic option to .com. For this reason, .gdn is both a mass market TLD and an extension projected to provide high conversion rates for partner registrars.

To prepare for the launch, GDN Registry established a strong foundation with top domain registrars like Mark Monitor & Gandi & soon-to-come Safenames & Open Provider with much more to follow. GDN Registry will work hard to support its registrar partners to ensure the partnership is as fruitful as possible.

Since the GA launch, GDN is proud to announce that over 9,000 .gdn domain names have been registered and counting. Some of the top brands in world like Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, & much more have registered their GDN domain names. With numbers growing daily, GDN is one of the cheapest domains available in the industry, especially considering our 3-year registration package. 

How .GDN can Help Business Owners Save Money

As the Great Wu-Tang Clan once said, “Cash Rules Everything Around Me.” Money is one of, if not the top, concern of many people around the world. This is especially true of business owners who have a tough enough time and because of this .GDN created a way for business owners and everyone else who buys a .GDN domain a way to save money and generate potential business.

When you buy any .GDN domain it automatically comes with an email marketing tool that you can use to send email to your subscribers for FREE. Yes you read that right FREE, there is absolutely zero cost on your end for this. Email marketing is an essential tool for any business these days & now you can have a tool that does all the work an email marketing service does for companies.

Not only does this save time & money but also has the capability to bring in additional business depending on the success of your email marketing campaign. We here at .GDN have no doubt that business owners will have great use for this & are happy to help them achieve their goal of a 

successful business.

Still here? Well just in case you’re not quite sold yet on top of this sizable benefit that is included free of charge with any .GDN domain, .GDN is also has the cheapest 3-year domain registration on the market today. No need to worry about renewal prices or additional fees, just pay once when you buy your domain and you’re set for 3 years.

To learn more about .GDN visit our website nic.gdn

How .GDN can benefit domainers

The domain game giveth and the domain game can taketh. Domaining can be a lucrative venture to those that know how to navigate it but to those who don’t… And this is why you should stay vigilant of domain news and trends regularly.

So what does this have to do with .GDN? Well, apart from .GDNs email marketing advantages that comes with the domain, .GDN is the cheapest 3-year domain investment you can find on the market today.

As domainers know, renewal prices can be the biggest hurdle when it comes to keeping all the domains in your portfolio and can cause domainers to make some tough decisions. With .GDN you won’t have to make that decision, since our 3-year registration package is the cheapest in the domain world to date.

We acknowledge that there are tons of new gTLDs available on the market today but none can offer this same type of price certainty. Not having to worry about renewal fees for 3 years is a huge advantage in the domain game.

.GDN gives domainers more bang for their domaining buck. The extra year or two gives time for domainers to assess the market and make the most out of your investment.

So when choosing which domains to buy don’t forget about .GDN and all the value it provides to domain investors.

To learn more about .GDN visit our website nic.gdn

How .GDN can help you with your SEO

SEO three magic letters than bring a whole lot of meaning to businesses of all sizes. Everyone wants it, everyone needs it, but just how do they get it? One of the effective ways to up your rankings and get the coveted organic SEO starts in your URL. Yup that’s right, your domain name can have an impact on your SEO. While that may seem fairly evident (and it is), it may be harder than you think.

1.       Using proper keywords that your target audience is searching for

This requires some time, patience, and a plethora of open tabs. Doing proper research on can cause some strained eyes and a sore back but nonetheless a very necessary part of the process. While some sites may ask you to pay, try using Google tools or SEO Book to sift through the info so you can make a good informed decision.

2.       Finding readily available domain names with the keywords needed

While .com may be the most commonly used domain extension, because of that exact reason many of the quality keyword domains have already been registered and are unavailable. This is where investing in new gTLDs can be a big benefit to your SEO. Finding keywords that relate to your niche is only part of the battle for when deciding your domain name, the other part is availability and that is where new gTLDs can help optimize your SEO as it relates to domain names.

Aside from the increased SEO that buying several domains can offer, buying .GDN domains comes with free location based emailing system with all its domains. In addition to those benefits .GDN is also one of the cheapest domains in the market today. So, why wait?

Visit our website nic.gdn for more information or contact us at support@nic.gdn or call us at +9714 2778189

What You Need to Know About .GDN

The .gdn extension is a new generic extension that allows businesses and individuals to secure an additional domain name to represent their brands online. The .gdn extension stands for "global domain name" and is an exciting alternative for brands to expand and protect their business portfolios. The .gdn extension is available for brands of all types - ranging from small to large businesses and individuals to groups as well.

Just like its generic TLD counterparts like .com, .net and.org - the new .gdn extension is easy to remember and also works well with current brand domain extensions.  

Improving search engine rankings is a constant struggle for all companies and brands across the all industries. With that in mind .gdn extensions allow trademark owners to be as specific as they like when it comes to choosing their domain, which can greatly improve search engine rankings for sites with keyword-relevant .gdn extensions.

A .gdn domain will also help brand and companies reach a global platform which will improve overall visibility and reach. Securing a trademark-related .gdn extension for your brand allows you to link all of your domains together under one proprietary brand name, which improves the visibility of your brand and expands its reach among consumers.

Those who register for a .gdn will be pleased to know that their registration also includes a number of free perks as well, like:

• Location based email targeting for potential clients
• Verified email database with unlimited email service
• Optional user mailbox with more than 100 professional email templates

Our GA period will begin on March 7th, 2016 so .gdn extensions will soon hit the market for general audiences. With the benfits .gdn provides to its customers combined with its low price there is no reason to not register a .gdn domain for yourself. 

To find out more about registering a .gdn extension for yourself or your brand, visit GDN Registry today.

The Benefits Of Keyword Domains

Choosing your domain name is the single most important step in creating an online presence for your brand. Your domain name not only establishes your brand's identity with online consumers, it also dictates your brand's visibility among its competitors.

Your domain name will also have a significant impact on every aspect of your marketing campaigns – from  your search engine page ranking to your social media influence. One way to ensure that the impact is a positive one is to choose a keyword domain for your brand.

A keyword domain is a URL that contains search-specific keywords. For instance, consumers who are looking for kitchen appliances online will use that phrase when searching for websites that sell what they need. To maximize the potential that consumers would see their link first, a brand that specializes in such may choose www.KitchenAppliances.gdn as their domain name.

·         It's relevant.

·         It's easy to remember.

·         It's one of the first results consumers will see in the search engine results, based on the search phrase.

All of which increase the likelihood that consumers will remember that brand, click on their link and be converted from window shoppers to repeat customers.

So what are some of the benefits of choosing a keyword domain for your brand?

Let's take a look.

Improved Click-Through-Rates – A website's click-through rate (CTR) is the percentage of people who click on a website's link when given the option. The more people who like the link, the higher the CTR. Having a high CTR is important because that's where your conversions come from – or how you turn those clicks into clients. Keyword domains have a big impact on a website's CTR. In fact, a study conducted by Memorable Domains found that websites with keyword domains had a 45% better CTR than websites that didn't.

Search Engine Boost – A website with an exact keyword domain match ranks exponentially higher than websites without exact keyword domains. The data from one study estimates that an exact keyword domain gives a website up to a 2,000% boost within the search engine algorithms. This is a great incentive for choosing such a keyword domain, especially when your are trying to rank high in the search engines on competitive search phrases.

Stronger Marketing Campaigns – For your marketing campaigns to be effective, people have to remember who you are, what you said and how they can find you. Having a keyword domain makes it easy for people to remember you so they can look you up the next time they are in the market for the product or service you offer.

  

Increased ROI – Keyword domains can be expensive, especially if you want one that contains competitive keywords or phrases that many other people are also wanting to purchase. However, that should not deter you from making that purchase. Consider it an investment in your business – one that's going to pay for itself time and time again through the new business it brings your way.

How to Choose a Brandable Domain Name?

So you have decided to take the plunge and bring your business online by creating a website.

Perhaps you will only be using the site for purely informational purposes – or maybe you are planning to create an online storefront.

Whatever the case, you need a domain name for your business and you want to be sure that it is a brandable one.

What is a brandable domain?

A brandable domain is a vanity url or web address that is synonymous with your company's image or brand. It may contain keywords or it may be something totally unrelated to the brand, but memorable just the same.

For example, someone who sells things for children may choose StuffForKids.gdn for their domain name. It tells people what your business is about and it is easy for them to remember, which makes it easier for them to find you.

Alternately, it may just be a single word company name that stands out in people's minds – even if it has nothing to do with what your company is about, such as Yahoo!, Google or Expedia.

So, how do you choose a brandable domain for your business?

Regardless of whether you plan to go the keyword route or the single word logo, the process for choosing a brandable domain name is pretty much the same.

Pick your approach.  – Before you can choose a brandable domain name, you need to decide which approach to take in regards to bringing in traffic. If you want most of your traffic to come from search engines, opt for the keyword route. However, if you want your traffic to come from organic searches just because people remember your name and URL, go for the single word option.

Are you staying local or going global? - If you intent to target a specific geographic market with your brand, you should incorporate that into the domain name you choose. For instance, www.TexasGolf.gdn is an example of a location-targeted brandable domain name. However, if you plan to serve the global market and want to attract global business, leave out the location bit when deciding on your domain name, as it isn't necessary and would have the opposite effect with search engines.

Strive for simplicity. – You want people to be able to find you when they are in the market to buy what you are selling. So keep that in mind when choosing your domain name. No one is going to remember a domain name that is long, creatively spelled, irrelevant, boring or just plain hard to remember. Consumers want simplicity. Give it to them by keeping your domain name short, simple, to the point – but memorable!

Play with your words. – If you are looking for a single word domain name for your brand, chances are you will be disappointed. Those tend to sell as quickly as they become available so you may not find the exact match you are looking for. That is when you have to become creative. Blend two or three words together to create a new word, shorten lengthy ones or use simple acronyms and abbreviations instead.

Escalate Your Brand’s Visibility by Effective Email Marketing Campaign

Are you a company trying to see substantial returns on your investment in marketing medium? Then get ready to reap the benefits of strong email marketing campaign. Because now it’s high time to segment your target client, their needs and better upgrading of transactional emails. The only trick that works well in it is to get smarter in the technologies available today and use them to increase a one-to-one level business communication. 

The arrival of effective and strong electronic mail campaigns has changed the landscape of conventional email practices used to promote the businesses earlier. But how is an email more effective for enriching business communication and sales conversions? And why should businesses increase their email marketing budget? 

Increasing Need of Effective Email Marketing Campaign for Businesses: 

• It’s More Than A Substantial Marketing Technique: Marketing techniques have shifted in the last decade. The core strategies and tactics of businesses are simultaneously paving their new ways in internet marketing campaigns. By offering snippets of advertisements, blogs, sales or donation solicitation and request of business via emails you can steer people towards your business.  
• It’s Ubiquitous and Ever Surging: Emails are again witnessing renaissance since it is a base unit of web which can be a reason to nurture a cohesive relation between peers and target clients in a more diverse way than ever. Increasing use of mobile units opens the gates for checking mails immediately and it’s now the ubiquitous trend that brands should follow.

• Small Investments Leads To Bigger Sales Conversions: Sometimes small budget upgrades can be the sole reason for massive returns. Investing in email designs can radically turn unfamiliar people to prospective clients and can further help in increasing brand loyalty and engagement.
• Expands Your Brand Visibility: Effective email campaigns drives people to your website and considerably helps in improving their perception towards your brand thereby building brand visibility, awareness and strong relationships.
• Cost-Effective and Flexible: It is very much cost-effective as compared to other web marketing techniques and is flexible enough to quickly send hundreds or thousands of email at a time.
• Allows You To Measure The Outcomes Quickly: You can easily monitor your delivery rates, open rates, number of clicks on your emails and hence objectively gauge whether the budget you have cropped for email marketing is delivering you a profitable return or not.

In digital age email marketing have consecutive benefits that cannot be avoided. Nonetheless, the potential of effective email campaigns for marketing is not just about attracting number of clicks, it’s about providing value to our customers, retaining current clients and a way to stay connected with your purchasing base, on which you have to endeavor.

Wonder, how good it will be if you get unique customizable generic extension packed with free email marketing tools? Yes, GDN Registry offers exclusive.GDN generic extensions for established brands along with free email marketing tools, browse here to know more about them!

Why You Need Multiple Domain Names for Your Brand?

Choosing the right domain name for your brand is a tricky process. You want one that perfectly describes your company and is catchy – but is simple enough for people to remember.

Think about it.

How many times have you tried to remember a URL to a website? You know the brand name, but you just couldn't recall whether the domain extension was .com, .net, .gdn or .org?

Consider how much easier it would have been if multiple domain extensions would have taken you to the site you were looking for.

That's what consumers are saying about your brand, too!

They want to find you.

They're trying to find you.

They just need a little help.

Of course, the easier it is to find your brand, the more likely people will find your brand. However, that's not the only benefit of registering multiple domain names for your brand. Here are a few others:

• Own your niche – If you're selling a very specific product and are using a product-related domain name, registering multiple extensions allows you to own your niche, squashing the competition. For example, if you're selling helium balloons and your domain name is heliumballons.com – that's pretty direct and easy to find. But registering additional domains like heliumballons.net, heliumballons.biz or heliumballons.gdn in addition to your main domain will ensure that, no matter which domain extension consumers search for helium balloons, they are going to end up on your website.

• Deter cybercrime – Cybercrimes like typosquatting, rogue sites and counterfeit goods cost businesses millions of dollars each year in lost revenue. Registering multiple domains for your brand keeps cyber thieves from registering your brand name and deceiving unsuspecting consumers.

• Improve search engine rankings – Three out of four consumers begin their search for a product or service online. Most of them will click the first few links that appear in the search engine results. The rest never make it past the first page of results before visiting a site to make their purchase. Having multiple domains for your website improves search engine rankings by making your site more visible to the site crawlers. Having a domain name is directly related to your product, like with heliumballoons.com as mentioned above, also helps with search engine rankings through specific keywords that are exclusive to your brand.

Of course, small to medium sized business owners may think it's silly to register multiple domain names for their website – especially if they don't actually sell products online. The truth is businesses of any size can benefit from multiple domains, whether they have an online storefront or not.

Your competition knows this – but did you?