Right of the Dot
Right Of The Dot is a new Internet consultancy founded by two famous entrepreneurial domainers, Monte Cahn and Michael H. Berkens. The company's services are focused on new gTLDs and existing TLDs and related domain strategy;[1] however, they also provide more general business consultancy such as corporate growth planning, merger and acquisition guidance, and market positioning and sales.[2]
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| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Domain & Internet Cosultation |
| Founded: | 2011 |
| Founder(s): | Michael Berkens, Monte Cahn |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | RightOfTheDot.com |
| Blog: | RightOfTheDot.com/blog |
| Key People | |
| Monte Cahn, co-Founder & President, Michael Berkens, co-Founder & Managing Director | |
Clients include .co Internet, who were helped by Right of the Dot when launching their new extension. The Right Of The Dot team has also been marketing their premium domain names, such as i.co.[3]
VeriSign Referral Agreement
In July, 2011, it was announced that Right of the Dot would be referring all clients needing registration and resolution services to VeriSign; in exchange, Verisign will be referring clients interested in new gTLDs and premium domain consultancy to Right of the Dot.[4]
Afiias Collaboration
Afilias and Right of the Dot announced a collaborative deal in which they would both be able to assist new gTLD applicants. Afilias would utilize Monte and Michael's wealth of expertise regarding premium domains and domain valuation to help clients better predict a possible market.[5]