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|keypeople = [[Predrag Lesic]], CEO/Executive Director | |keypeople = [[Predrag Lesic]], CEO/Executive Director<br>[[Natasa Djukanovik]] | ||
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'''.me''' is | '''.me''' is the [[ccTLD|country code top level domain name]] (ccTLD) delegated to the Government of Montenegro under ISO-3166 standard, though it is open to registration outside the country as a personal domain name extension. At present there are more than 530,000 registered .me domain names within 200 countries worldwide.<ref>[http://www.domain.me/me-celebrates-exceptional-growth-in-domain-registrations .ME Celebrates Exceptional Growth In Domain Registrations]</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
On September 11, 2007, [[ICANN Board]] approved the delegation of the .me ccTLD to Montenegro | On September 11, 2007, the [[ICANN Board]] approved the delegation of the .me ccTLD to Montenegro. The operations at the time were handled by the Center of Information Systems (CIS) of the University of Montenegro. <ref>[http://www.iana.org/reports/2007/me-report-11sep2007.html IANA Report on Delegation of .me]</ref> <ref> | ||
[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-11sep07.htm Preliminary Report for Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors]</ref> | [http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-11sep07.htm Preliminary Report for Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors]</ref> | ||
In November 2007, the government of Montenegro issued a Request for Proposal in search for a registry operator capable of transforming the .me ccTLD into a world-class domain space. [[doMEn]], known as the [[.Me Registry]], with its partners [[Afilias]] Limited, [[GoDaddy]].com, Inc., and [[ME-net]] won the contract.<ref>[http://www.domainsdir.com/profile/me-registry/ .Me Registry]</ref> The new .me domain name space was re-launched and the Sunrise registration was held on July 17, 2008.<ref> | |||
[http://www.agip.com/news.aspx?id=1361&lang=en Registration Begins for .me]</ref> | [http://www.agip.com/news.aspx?id=1361&lang=en Registration Begins for .me]</ref> | ||
By August 5, 2008, .me domain names reached 100,000 registrations. | By August 5, 2008, .me domain names reached 100,000 registrations. The majority of the registrants (71%) are located in the United States.<ref> | ||
[http://www.domain.me/me-domain-crosses-100000-milestone .Me Crosses 100,000 Milestone]</ref> There are more than 100 registrars offering the .me domain space. The List of .me accredited registrars can be found [http://www.domain.me/list-of-reg '''here'''] | [http://www.domain.me/me-domain-crosses-100000-milestone .Me Crosses 100,000 Milestone]</ref> There are more than 100 registrars offering the .me domain space. The List of .me accredited registrars can be found [http://www.domain.me/list-of-reg '''here'''] | ||
==Policies== | ==Policies== | ||
Registrants are required to provide accurate and complete contact information including the administrative, technical and billing information. They can register a domain name for one year (minimum) up to 10 years and maybe renewed automatically when the expiration date is reached. A registrant can also transfer their domain names from one registrar to another.<ref>[http://www.domain.me/policies General Registration Policies]</ref> | |||
Entities anywhere around the world are allowed to register second level domain name ( example: domainname.me) without restrictions while third-level domain names (example:domainname.net.me) are restricted to entities located in Montenegro and Me-net is the only registrar allowed to register the domain names. Third-level .me domain names include:<ref>[http://www.domain.me/policies Available Names]</ref> | Entities anywhere around the world are allowed to register second level domain name ( example: domainname.me) without restrictions while third-level domain names (example:domainname.net.me) are restricted to entities located in Montenegro and Me-net is the only registrar allowed to register the domain names. Third-level .me domain names include:<ref>[http://www.domain.me/policies Available Names]</ref> | ||
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* priv.me | * priv.me | ||
The University of Montenegro Center of Information Systems (CIS) handles the registration for edu.me, ac.me and gov.me sub-domains | The University of Montenegro Center of Information Systems (CIS) handles the registration for edu.me, ac.me and gov.me sub-domains. .Me Registry uses a Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy ([[UDRP]]) for domain name disputes, which are filed with the the World Intellectual Property Organization ([[WIPO]]).<ref>[http://www.domain.me/policies Dispute Policy]</ref> | ||
==Partnership with SEDO== | ==Partnership with SEDO== | ||
On January 24, 2012, .Me Registry and Sedo, a domain market place monetization provider announced their partnership in auctioning the premium .me domain names | On January 24, 2012, .Me Registry and [[Sedo]], a domain market place monetization provider, announced their partnership in auctioning the premium .me domain names, starting on February 2, 2012. Some of the premium domain names for auction included:<ref> | ||
[http://www.domain.me/sedo-and-me-registry-partner-to-auction-previously-unreleased-premium-me-domain-names Sedo And .ME Registry Partner To Auction Previously Unreleased Premium .Me Domain Names]</ref> | [http://www.domain.me/sedo-and-me-registry-partner-to-auction-previously-unreleased-premium-me-domain-names Sedo And .ME Registry Partner To Auction Previously Unreleased Premium .Me Domain Names]</ref> | ||
* Hotel.Me | * Hotel.Me | ||
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==ICANN Participation== | ==ICANN Participation== | ||
.Me registry announced the re-launching of .me ccTLD during the [[ICANN 32]] meeting in Paris and its sales director Natasa Djukanovic has been actively promoting the domain name space within the [[ICANN]] community | .Me registry announced the re-launching of .me ccTLD during the [[ICANN 32]] meeting in Paris, and its sales director [[Natasa Djukanovic]] has been actively promoting the domain name space within the [[ICANN]] community at successive ICANN meetings. The ccTLD has also been promoted during other industry fora, such as [[DOMAINfest]] and [[TRAFFIC]] conferences.<ref>[http://www.webfactory.rs/me/me-events .Me Events]</ref> | ||
<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xShSSsvoM ICANN Mexico DotMe You Tube Video]</ref> | <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xShSSsvoM ICANN Mexico DotMe You Tube Video]</ref> | ||
==Market Share Among Tech Start-ups== | ==Market Share Among Tech Start-ups== | ||
Based on a survey regarding the market share of [[TLD]]'s among start-up companies founded | Based on a survey regarding the market share of [[TLD]]'s among start-up companies founded from 2005 to 2011, 1.7% out of 1000 start-ups are using the TLD in 2011. Its market share among start-ups during the previous years were 0.20% (2008), 0.80% (2009) and 0.50% (2010) respectively. It seems .me is surpassing [[.co]] with 1.0% market share in 2011 despite [[.co Internet]]'s strong marketing camapign targeting start-up companies. The survey was conducted by a doctoral student named Thomas Park. <ref> [http://domainincite.com/me-beating-co-in-start-ups/ .me beating .co in start-ups?]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 23:47, 7 September 2012
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| country: | International, Montenegro |
| Manager: | doMEn |
| Registry Provider: | .Me Registry |
| Date Implemented: | 2007 |
| Type: | ccTLD |
More information: 
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.me is the country code top level domain name (ccTLD) delegated to the Government of Montenegro under ISO-3166 standard, though it is open to registration outside the country as a personal domain name extension. At present there are more than 530,000 registered .me domain names within 200 countries worldwide.[1]
Background[edit | edit source]
On September 11, 2007, the ICANN Board approved the delegation of the .me ccTLD to Montenegro. The operations at the time were handled by the Center of Information Systems (CIS) of the University of Montenegro. [2] [3]
In November 2007, the government of Montenegro issued a Request for Proposal in search for a registry operator capable of transforming the .me ccTLD into a world-class domain space. doMEn, known as the .Me Registry, with its partners Afilias Limited, GoDaddy.com, Inc., and ME-net won the contract.[4] The new .me domain name space was re-launched and the Sunrise registration was held on July 17, 2008.[5]
By August 5, 2008, .me domain names reached 100,000 registrations. The majority of the registrants (71%) are located in the United States.[6] There are more than 100 registrars offering the .me domain space. The List of .me accredited registrars can be found here
Policies[edit | edit source]
Registrants are required to provide accurate and complete contact information including the administrative, technical and billing information. They can register a domain name for one year (minimum) up to 10 years and maybe renewed automatically when the expiration date is reached. A registrant can also transfer their domain names from one registrar to another.[7]
Entities anywhere around the world are allowed to register second level domain name ( example: domainname.me) without restrictions while third-level domain names (example:domainname.net.me) are restricted to entities located in Montenegro and Me-net is the only registrar allowed to register the domain names. Third-level .me domain names include:[8]
- net.me
- org.me
- co.me.
- its.me
- priv.me
The University of Montenegro Center of Information Systems (CIS) handles the registration for edu.me, ac.me and gov.me sub-domains. .Me Registry uses a Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) for domain name disputes, which are filed with the the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).[9]
Partnership with SEDO[edit | edit source]
On January 24, 2012, .Me Registry and Sedo, a domain market place monetization provider, announced their partnership in auctioning the premium .me domain names, starting on February 2, 2012. Some of the premium domain names for auction included:[10]
- Hotel.Me
- Singles.Me
- Boats.Me
- Yoga.Me
- Creditcard.Me
- Gift.Me
- Movies.Me
- Webhosting.Me
- Friends.Me
ICANN Participation[edit | edit source]
.Me registry announced the re-launching of .me ccTLD during the ICANN 32 meeting in Paris, and its sales director Natasa Djukanovic has been actively promoting the domain name space within the ICANN community at successive ICANN meetings. The ccTLD has also been promoted during other industry fora, such as DOMAINfest and TRAFFIC conferences.[11] [12]
[edit | edit source]
Based on a survey regarding the market share of TLD's among start-up companies founded from 2005 to 2011, 1.7% out of 1000 start-ups are using the TLD in 2011. Its market share among start-ups during the previous years were 0.20% (2008), 0.80% (2009) and 0.50% (2010) respectively. It seems .me is surpassing .co with 1.0% market share in 2011 despite .co Internet's strong marketing camapign targeting start-up companies. The survey was conducted by a doctoral student named Thomas Park. [13]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ .ME Celebrates Exceptional Growth In Domain Registrations
- ↑ IANA Report on Delegation of .me
- ↑ Preliminary Report for Special Meeting of the ICANN Board of Directors
- ↑ .Me Registry
- ↑ Registration Begins for .me
- ↑ .Me Crosses 100,000 Milestone
- ↑ General Registration Policies
- ↑ Available Names
- ↑ Dispute Policy
- ↑ Sedo And .ME Registry Partner To Auction Previously Unreleased Premium .Me Domain Names
- ↑ .Me Events
- ↑ ICANN Mexico DotMe You Tube Video
- ↑ .me beating .co in start-ups?