Things I’ve learned from ccTLDs.com so far. There’s a wealth of information at your fingertips.

It’s been just shy of two weeks since we launched ccTLDs.com and in that time, I’ve learned many things that I didn’t already know. You have to love the value of having a community of experts.

So far, there has been no real drama on the board and the members have all been very helpful to each other. All in all, I couldn’t be happier with the way things have gotten off.

In no particular order, here are some highlights of things I’ve learned. These are just my personal experiences.

While the Dutch language has letters with symbols, there is no need for .nl IDN names as Dutch people would never use them. Dutch people use the same keyboards as Americans do and wouldn’t even know how to make the symbols in the same way most Americans wouldn’t know how to type café.  The thread is here.

.AR (Argentina) names are free. The thread is here.

Multiple word German .de names can be more valuable if they have dashes in the names. The thread is here.

Be careful what names you register in France. You could get your ass sued in a heartbeat. The thread is here.

Be very careful with .in names. We have yet to find anyone who has successfully defended their right to even own a generic name. The thread is here.

Anyway, these are just a few of the things I’ve learned and the knowledge is only just now starting to accumulate. I hope you can find time to stop by and take a look. Don’t be afraid to ask a question if you have one. Everyone has been very helpful.

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