April 14, 2008
Onamae.com Adds “.la”, “.cx” and “.ws” to Domain Line Up
- GMO Internet Inc.
Tokyo - April 14, 2008 – GMO Internet official ICANN * domain registrar, Onamae.com announces the addition today of three new domains (“.la”, “.cx”, “.ws”) to it’s domain line up.
*ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers):
American non-profit organization responsible for the global management of Internet domain names and IP addresses. It also holds the authority to designate official domain registration companies.
With the rise of the Internet the value of a domain has changed, it is no longer simply an “address” on the Internet. Competition is fierce for common nouns and terms with major domains like “.com”. Choosing a domain name now plays an important role in defining an image and creating identity. Onamae.com is offering three new ccTLD domains (“.la”, “.cx”, “.ws”) providing a better business Internet service and allowing customers to express themselves not only through their domain name but also through the domain itself.
New Domains (“.la”, “.cx”, “.ws”)
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.la
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This is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in South East Asia. Other examples of ccTLDs are “.jp” (Japan) “.us” (United States) and “.uk” United Kingdom. This domain could also be used to represent the US city of Los Angeles.
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.cx
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This is the ccTLD allocated to the Australian territory Christmas Island. Covered with tropical rainforest, over 60% of the island has been declared as national park.
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.ws
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This is the ccLTD allocated to the Independent State of Samoa (formerly Samoa). This domain could also be used to represent Work Shop, Work Station, Web Site, World Series and many other phrases.
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New Domains: Value and Usage
(1) Easy to Remember: Create a Lasting Impression
Domain names are generally used to differentiate a company or brand. However using “.ws” (to represent Work Shop or World Series), makes it possible to incorporate the domain itself into product or brand concept and create an address with a lasting impression.
(2) More Available Domains
Compared to domains like “.com” and “.jp” these new domains offer many more available domain names.
(3) Your Domain as a Promotional Tool
When not only the domain name but the domain itself is used to create an image, the URL becomes an advertisement that creates a professional impression. When a user accesses the URL they can be redirected to the company’s main site increasing traffic and leveraging the domain as a promotional tool.
Onamae.com Service Features
● A fast registration service that provides a vast range of domains to meet customer demands and expectation.
● An official domain registrar that can provide a wealth of website, mail magazine and other domain related information.
● In addition to the domain registration service we also provide the Onamae.com Shared Server SD web hosting service for seamless implementation from domain registration to application.
Onamae.com continues to provide services that fulfill customer demands and expectations at the same time as aiming to inspire our customers and make them smile.
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The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions and Internet advertising to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.
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Company Name
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GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en
(TSE First Section Code: 9449)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Masatoshi Kumagai
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Business Description
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- Internet Use Support (Infrastructure)
- Internet Advertising Support (Media)
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Capital
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1,276,830,000 yen
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