Targeting Asian markets? Nothing is better than the right domain for it. And there’s no such thing as too many domains for a blackhat of course 🙂
.Asia domains are not exactly the traditional target for domain mass-buying blackhats (the cost is 90 euro for a two-year registration) – but for your greyhat or whitehat effort, this should be perfect. The .ASIA name space was approved by ICANN on December 6, 2006 but at first the registrations were limited to companies and trademark owners only. Not Any more! The Land Rush phase has the only requirement to apply for a .ASIA domain name – provide a contact address within the recognized Asia Region. But even if you don’t have such address these guys will act as your contact so it can still be done. (These same guys btw provide registrations for all other possible ccTLDs)
Until March 26, 2008 multiple applications for the same domain names will be handled through an auction. After that date, free registration will open. But of course if you have in mind something really competitive you will want to apply for it as soon as possible.
Happy domain hunting! 😉
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