Only 7 Days Remaining for Brand Holders to Join the New Internet

NEW YORK, June 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 7 days now remain for brand holders to make their application and secure their corresponding .CO domain name on the Internet. Launching to the public at General Availability stage on 20th July 2010, the new .CO domain name will be closing its doors to trademark applications at 18:00 (UTC) on Thursday 10th June 2010.

Every single leading brand in Interbrand's Top 10 Worldwide Brands by revenue has made their applications already, including household names such as Microsoft, Google and Coca Cola.

"We have no doubt at all, this is going to be the biggest domain launch seen in recent years," commented Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com. "This really is the start of a new era. For the first time, consumers can append their domain name with the true worldwide abbreviation for Company, making their full web address shorter at the same time," continued Mansell.

Domainmonster.com is accepting Sunrise orders entirely live at Domainmonster.com. Brand orders simply need to make sure they held their valid trademark prior to 30th July 2008, ensure they meet a few basic terms, and then supply details of their trademark online when checking out.

Both other public stages (Landrush and General Availability) for .CO domains can also be pre-ordered at Domainmonster.com.

    General .CO domain name information -
http://www.domainmonster.com/domain-name/co/
    .CO Sunrise Registration detail -
http://www.domainmonster.com/domain-registration/co/sunrise/
    How to pre order a .co domain -
http://www.domainmonster.com/buy-domain/co/
    .CO domain registration launch detail -
http://www.domainmonster.com/domain-registration/co/

.CO domain Registry information - http://www.domainmonster.com/domains/co/

About Domainmonster.com

Domainmonster.com has rapidly grown to become a Top 50 fastest growing ICANN accredited registrar. With sales in Dollars, Sterling & Euros, Domainmonster.com is a round the clock operation serving customers across the globe. As the No. 1 performer worldwide for all gTLD launches in the past two years (1), Domainmonster.com is well known for its success securing the web's best virtual real estate.

Coupled with knowledgeable customer service and a consistently low, "no catches", bulk pricing model, it's no wonder more than 30% of the domains Domainmonster.com manages are inbound transfers! Domainmonster.com brings a fresh outlook to domain registration and counts itself lucky to serve endless domain portfolio holders and worldwide brands, amongst its many customers.

1. Data compiled using publicly filed data located at http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/monthly-reports/ for new domain launches in 2008/2009. Based on 1 Year new domains created within first month following Go-Live/Normal Operation start date, across all gTLD domains launched in 2008/9.

Domainmonster(R) is a registered trademark of Mesh Digital Limited. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are acknowledged.

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    For further information, please contact:
    Pete Osmond, Product Manager, Domainmonster.com: +1(917)677-6499
    Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com: +44(0)1483-304030

SOURCE Domainmonster.com