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'''RegistryPro''' is the registry for [[.pro]] names. | '''RegistryPro''' is the registry for [[.pro]] names. The [[TLD]] is marketed to professionals and professional firms worldwide, as the word "professional" starts with "pro" in many languages. | ||
RegistryPro checks a customer's professional and business qualifications before assigning a [[.pro]] domain; this gives the [[.pro]] domains they administer greater weight and standing.<ref>[http://registry.pro/press-releases/2010/0616.shtml | RegistryPro checks a customer's professional and business qualifications before assigning a [[.pro]] domain; this gives the [[.pro]] domains they administer greater weight and standing.<ref>[http://registry.pro/press-releases/2010/0616.shtml RegistryPro Press Release]</ref> RegistryPro also offers [[third level domains]] specifying professional trades, such as .law.pro, .med.pro, and .aca.pro.<ref>http://www.nic.pro/professionals/why.shtml RegistryPro: Why .pro?]</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
RegistryPro became an exclusive, [[ICANN]] accredited administrator of [[.pro]] extensions in May of 2002. | RegistryPro became an exclusive, [[ICANN]] accredited administrator of [[.pro]] extensions in May of 2002. The company did not become active until 2004, however. | ||
At first | At first, usage of [[.pro]] was restricted to qualified professionals in medicine, engineering, lawyers, and accountants. But in 2008, RegistryPro changed its policy, allowing the [[.pro]] extension to be used by a variety of qualified professionals.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/pages/RegistryPro/187188847208?v=info Facebook Profile]</ref> | ||
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== Business == | == Business == | ||
RegistryPro has a highly controlled and professional approach towards the [[.pro]] registrations that it administers, making intensive checks of an applicant's qualifications. | RegistryPro has a highly controlled and professional approach towards the [[.pro]] registrations that it administers, making intensive checks of an applicant's qualifications. | ||
At the same time this system of verification is optimized, and this allows an applicant to use their .pro domain the moment verification is completed.<ref>[http://registry.pro/pro/products.shtml | At the same time this system of verification is optimized, and this allows an applicant to use their .pro domain the moment verification is completed.<ref>[http://registry.pro/pro/products.shtml RegistryPro Products Page]</ref> | ||
== Products and Services == | == Products and Services == | ||
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'''Additional Facilities:''' RegistryPro offers facilities and guidance to those who do sign up as registrars, offering not only comprehensive help and advice, but also highly competent customer support. | '''Additional Facilities:''' RegistryPro offers facilities and guidance to those who do sign up as registrars, offering not only comprehensive help and advice, but also highly competent customer support. | ||
'''Account Management:''' RegistryPro services to registrars also include software that allows for effortless management of an account.<ref>[http://registry.pro/registrars/benefits.shtml | '''Account Management:''' RegistryPro services to registrars also include software that allows for effortless management of an account.<ref>[http://registry.pro/registrars/benefits.shtml RegistryPro: Benefits]</ref> | ||
== Recent News == | == Recent News == | ||
RegistryPro reduced the price it charges registrars for its [[.pro]] extensions by more than 25%. The company has reduced its prices every year since the year 2002. As prices lower and the [[.pro]] extension becomes more accessible, it is expected that sales volumes of the extension domains will continue to increase.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/registrypro_announces_reduced_pricing_to_commemorate_2010s_strong_growth/ CircleId | RegistryPro reduced the price it charges registrars for its [[.pro]] extensions by more than 25%. The company has reduced its prices every year since the year 2002. As prices lower and the [[.pro]] extension becomes more accessible, it is expected that sales volumes of the extension domains will continue to increase.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/registrypro_announces_reduced_pricing_to_commemorate_2010s_strong_growth/ CircleId]</ref> | ||
RegistryPro announced its official sponsorship of the 40th [[ICANN]] meeting in San Francisco in March, 2011. Comments by their director of operations, [[Matt Buckland]], show that they consider their sponsorship of ICANN, and of this unaffiliated site, ICANNWiki.com, to be part of the same move to thank the ICANN community, and participate in its grass-roots operations.<ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/3/prweb8170078.htm PRWeb.com]</ref> | RegistryPro announced its official sponsorship of the 40th [[ICANN]] meeting in San Francisco in March, 2011. Comments by their director of operations, [[Matt Buckland]], show that they consider their sponsorship of ICANN, and of this unaffiliated site, ICANNWiki.com, to be part of the same move to thank the ICANN community, and participate in its grass-roots operations.<ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/3/prweb8170078.htm PRWeb.com]</ref> | ||
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| Industry: | Registry |
| Founded: | 2002 |
| Headquarters: | 425 West Randolph Street, 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | Registry.pro, Nic.pro |
| Twitter: |  @RegistryPro
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| Key People | |
| Lucas Roh, CEO
Matt Buckland, Director | |
RegistryPro is the registry for .pro names. The TLD is marketed to professionals and professional firms worldwide, as the word "professional" starts with "pro" in many languages.
RegistryPro checks a customer's professional and business qualifications before assigning a .pro domain; this gives the .pro domains they administer greater weight and standing.[1] RegistryPro also offers third level domains specifying professional trades, such as .law.pro, .med.pro, and .aca.pro.[2]
History
RegistryPro became an exclusive, ICANN accredited administrator of .pro extensions in May of 2002. The company did not become active until 2004, however.
At first, usage of .pro was restricted to qualified professionals in medicine, engineering, lawyers, and accountants. But in 2008, RegistryPro changed its policy, allowing the .pro extension to be used by a variety of qualified professionals.[3]
Business
RegistryPro has a highly controlled and professional approach towards the .pro registrations that it administers, making intensive checks of an applicant's qualifications.
At the same time this system of verification is optimized, and this allows an applicant to use their .pro domain the moment verification is completed.[4]
Products and Services
.Pro Domains: RegistryPro's basic service is the registration of .pro domains, including the verification of applicants.
Registrars: The site offers a similar service to carefully selected registrars as well, allowing one to become a reseller for the service.
Additional Facilities: RegistryPro offers facilities and guidance to those who do sign up as registrars, offering not only comprehensive help and advice, but also highly competent customer support.
Account Management: RegistryPro services to registrars also include software that allows for effortless management of an account.[5]
Recent News
RegistryPro reduced the price it charges registrars for its .pro extensions by more than 25%. The company has reduced its prices every year since the year 2002. As prices lower and the .pro extension becomes more accessible, it is expected that sales volumes of the extension domains will continue to increase.[6]
RegistryPro announced its official sponsorship of the 40th ICANN meeting in San Francisco in March, 2011. Comments by their director of operations, Matt Buckland, show that they consider their sponsorship of ICANN, and of this unaffiliated site, ICANNWiki.com, to be part of the same move to thank the ICANN community, and participate in its grass-roots operations.[7]