Company pushes for .Madrid gTLD

PuntoMadrid, an Internet developer, is pushing for the creation of a .Madrid gTLD. The company is hoping individuals and firms within the city of 3-million can benefit from the success of the .cat domain.

While I think the idea is good in theory, Madrid should look for a shorter extension. What about .mrd or .mad? A six-letter suffix is asking for problems.

Regardless of length, don’t expect to see the extension go live any time soon. It still needs to be approved by the city and ICANN, a process that could take several years. And of course, Madrid isn’t the only city vying for a piece of the web. Other potential gTLD applicants include Paris, New York, and Berlin.

Source | Domain News