Difference between revisions of "Right of the Dot"
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===Afiias Collaboration=== | ===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 are to utilize Monte and Michael's wealth of expertise regarding premium domains and domain valuation to help clients better predict a possible market.<ref>[http://www.thehostingnews.com/afilias-and-right-of-the-dot-collaborate-for-icann-18758.html TheHostingNews.com]</ref> | [[Afilias]] and Right of the Dot announced a collaborative deal in which they would both be able to assist new [[gTLD]] applicants. Afilias are to utilize Monte and Michael's wealth of expertise regarding premium domains and domain valuation to help clients better predict a possible market.<ref>[http://www.thehostingnews.com/afilias-and-right-of-the-dot-collaborate-for-icann-18758.html TheHostingNews.com]</ref> | ||
| + | ===Minds + Machines=== | ||
| + | In July, 2011, a non-exclusive agreement between Right Of The Dot and [[Minds + Machines]] was announced. The agreement entails Minds + Machines referring new [[gTLD]] applicants looking for high-value domain services, while Right Of The Dot is to refer clients looking for [[TLD]] registry services.<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2011/07/minds-machines-partners-with-right-of-the-dot-for-premium-domain-names/ TLDH.org]</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 18:45, 9 August 2011
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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 | |
Right Of The Dot is a new Internet and domain 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] There was a buzz surrounding the launch of Right Of The Dot, as the industry recognized two renowned individuals pioneering a new service directed at a changing industry.[3]
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.[4]
An interesting side note is that the actual extension for their company, rightofthedot.com, was purchased from the portfolio of Frank Schilling, another elite domainer.[5]
Partnerships
Since launching, Right Of The Dot has quickly announced a number of partnerships and agreements with industry leaders.
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.[6]
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 are to utilize Monte and Michael's wealth of expertise regarding premium domains and domain valuation to help clients better predict a possible market.[7]
Minds + Machines
In July, 2011, a non-exclusive agreement between Right Of The Dot and Minds + Machines was announced. The agreement entails Minds + Machines referring new gTLD applicants looking for high-value domain services, while Right Of The Dot is to refer clients looking for TLD registry services.[8]