The .me domain name is off to a great start with over 30,000 domain name applications received to date, the domain name company has announced. The country’s extension - whose slogan is “.me is about YOU!” holds a lot of value due to the potential for personalization.

The company announced that the next round of registration, functioning on a first-come, first-serve basis, would start on July 17, during which all available domains would be awarded to the first bidders that meet required conditions. 

The General Sunrise Period began in May, when only trademark owners could have applied for their .me domain. .me domain names that receive more than one application will be awarded through an auction process. .me is expected to be utilized as a personalized Web address and as a catchy business marketing tool around the world. The .me Landrush (pre-registration) period began in early June, and Open Registration is set to begin on a first-come, first-served basis in mid-July. Two-year minimums are required on all .me domain names registered during the Landrush and initial Open Registration periods.

Open registration of the domain names, on a first-come, first-served basis will stat on 17 of his month.

More than 80 different accredited registrars from 24 countries are receiving the applications.

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