Currently, there are only three generic top level domain names (gTLDs) available to register; .com, .net and .org. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has responded to the growing shortage of realistically useable domain names and are creating 7 new gTLDs, .biz, .info, .pro, .aero, .coop, .museum and .name.
The .biz new top-level domain name is specifically for business use and has been described by some as "the new dot com". It is particularly useful to companies that missed out in registering their preferred .com name previously.
Applications can be submitted for .biz domains, at just £5.99+VAT each, until 17th September 2001. Applicants wishing to increase their chances of their .biz domains being selected during the randomised selection process should submit multiple applications for potentially popular domain names up to the 17th September 2001.
Apply online at http://www.cheapnames.co.uk
Please note that no names are registered until after the 17th September 2001 which is when the .biz registry will randomly assign names to applicants. For example, if 10 applicants each apply for flowershop.biz between 25th June and 17th September 2001, the successful applicant will be randomly chosen from the 10. Names.co Internet Plc will then charge your credit card for the registration fee for each successful name and notify you.
The selected .biz domain names will 'go live' on the 1st October 2001 and from this date you will be able to search and purchase a name 'live' online.
Apply online at http://www.names123.com
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