Expired .DDS Domains

What is the .dds domain name?

.dds is a new top-level domain name (TLD) specifically for digital data, which can be used for both applications and content.

The TLD is intended to provide an additional option for registrants who want a distinctive web address that reflects the most popular use of .com today – as a home for online data files – but may also be used for a variety of other data-related purposes.

Who controls the .dds domain name?

The .dds TLD is managed by an international registry, Verisign, and offers advantages including:

• A memorable web address that makes it easy to identify your site as the source of digital data.

• One-stop online identity management – secure registration process with privacy features so data owners can register names privately

• Top-level domain name availability for both registrants and resellers.

Why would I want a .dds domain name?

Aside from providing an additional option for individuals and organizations looking to establish a web presence, the .dds TLD can provide benefits to a variety of different types of data-related businesses.

One example is in the area of digital media. Several major motion picture studios have been using file-sharing technology to distribute their films over the Internet for some time.

The introduction of the .dds TLD opens up the possibility of registering domain names that make it easy for consumers to find and access media files online, making them more likely to do business with you.

For companies who act as custodians or storehouses for large amounts of digital data, the .dds TLD offers a unique and memorable URL that can help your customers identify you as the source of their digital data.

What is the purpose of .dds domain names?

• Store photos, videos, or documents online for free through your own website

• One-stop online identity management – secure registration process with optional privacy features so data owners can register names privately

• Protect and enforce rights in digital data.

• Manage digital assets through the use of private registration

• More control for website owners by giving them more options when it comes to adding online content.

How is the .dds domain name different from other TLDs?

The .dds extension offers several advantages for data owners who want to register a distinctive web address that reflects the most popular use of .com today – as a home for online data files – but may also be used for a variety of other data-related purposes.

• Unlike many domain names, the .dds TLD was specifically created to help define, protect and promote digital content across the Internet.

• By providing users with an intuitive way to associate your company or organization with specific types of digital information, you can organize your site so it's obvious to visitors what type(s) of information are available.

• The new top-level domain extension additional offers benefits including:

◦ A memorable web address that makes it easy to identify your site as the source of digital data.

◦ One-stop online identity management – secure registration process with privacy features so data owners can register names privately.

◦ Top-level domain name availability for both registrants and resellers.

• It is distinct from other TLDs on the Internet, which are mostly generic in nature (e.g., .com, .gov, .edu).

How does the .dds domain name work?

.dds makes your online presence more identifiable by providing a short, easy-to-remember web address that enables people to find your site when they are looking for data.

The .dds domain name looks like any other web address, but it enables you to create a website where you can securely store photos, videos, documents, and more online.