Google Introduces Expensive New '.ing' Top-Level Domain; Public Availability Begins December 5, 2023

Companies including Canva and Adobe Acrobat are already utilizing Google's new ".ing" domain, with prices per year ranging from $195 to $129,999.99; .ing domains will be open to the public beginning December 5, and daily discounts will be applied until this date.

• Google has introduced a new top-level domain, '.ing', as part of an effort to allow people, businesses, and brands to express themselves in unique ways. The domains are available at a premium price, with rates ranging from $195 to almost $130,000 per year.
• Major brands such as Canva and Adobe Acrobat have already adopted the new '.ing' domain, with Canva using 'design.ing' and Adobe Acrobat using 'edit.ing' and 'sign.ing'.
• The new '.ing' domains will be open to the public beginning December 5, 2023. Until that date, the price to register these domains will be reduced daily as part of Google’s early access period.
• Google is also working on introducing a '.meme' top-level domain, which the company says is 'for the culture'. Early access to the '.meme' domain will start on November 28th, and it will become open to the public on December 5th.
• Several unique uses of the '.ing' domain have already been demonstrated, such as travel destinations at 'go.ing', charity donations at 'giv.ing', surfing awards at 'surf.ing', and a women-owned body art business at 'ink.ing'.

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