Launch your own Open TLD.
Strategy, playbook, and hands-on guidance to make your TLD succeed
50+ applications filed
50+ applications filed 100% Sucess rate
100% Sucess rate 40+ TLDs operated
40+ TLDs operated⚡ Zero fluff
Is an Open TLD Right for You?
Launching an Open TLD is a bold move – and not every idea makes sense. We help you figure out if yours does.
Entrepreneurs & Innovators: Turn your idea into the next .eco or .music.
Businesses & Enterprises: Build new revenue streams and expand your digital footprint.
Investors: Evaluate opportunities with clear ROI and market-fit analysis.
Existing Operators: Revitalize a TLD that’s underperforming and grow adoption.
Proven Experts. Independent Guidance. Real Results.
Hands-On Experience
We’ve operated over 30 TLDs, not just advised on them. Our hands-on registry experience helps you avoid common mistakes and accelerate success.
Independent
We’re objective and confidential - no hidden agenda, no upselling. Just clear, strategic guidance to help your TLD thrive
Solid Results
100% success rate across 50+ ICANN applications. Proven daily operators of open & dotBrand TLDs. We know what it takes to be successful.
What About Your TLD?
Every registry has unique goals – here’s how we help unlock value at any stage.
Real-World Results: .mobile
Case Study: .mobile
We’re not just advising on TLDs – we’re actively launching them. We just brought .mobile to market as a new open TLD.
Challenge: Position .mobile as the domain for the mobile-first world – where digital identity, connectivity, and credibility converge.
Solution: Our team built a comprehensive strategy: premium name pricing, registrar partnerships, and a phased launch plan that includes bundled services like email, AI-powered websites, and eSIMs.
Outcome so far: Curated premium domain list, launch strategy in place, and strong registrar/partner alignment ahead of Sunrise.
“The .mobile launch shows what’s possible when strategy, partnerships, and execution come together – before the first domain even goes live.”
Strategy locked. Premium list curated. Partners aligned. Launch underway. .mobile is ready to power the mobile-first internet.
“The .mobile launch proves what’s possible when strategy, partnerships, and execution align – before the first domain even goes live.”
Your Path to a Successful Open TLD
Launching an Open TLD is a bold move, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our proven 5-step process takes you from idea to ICANN approval with clarity and confidence.
Spark + Vision
Shape the big idea. Define your goals and why an Open TLD could work for you.
Readiness Check
Test the fundamentals - does your concept align with ICANN’s requirements and market realities?
TLD Class
The core of our process. We work hands-on with you to build audience strategies, pricing models, financial forecasts, and positioning that turn your idea into a market-ready plan.
ICANN Application
Translate strategy into a complete, compliant, and competitive application package.
Launch + Growth
Bring your TLD to market backed by real-world operational experience, and continue refining for long-term success.
Can Your TLD Reach Its Full Potential?
Can you confidently price your premium names for maximum ROI?
Do your financial forecasts match market realities?
Are you reaching the right audiences at the right time?
Could your launch or growth plan be leaving money on the table?
Ready to Put Your Open TLD Plan in Motion?
TLDz delivers a proven, hands-on program that transforms ideas into ICANN-approved registries with real market traction.
The gap between ICANN applications & Realizing the Value of Owning an Open TLD
ICANN Application
(The Why)
Type of TLD Application
Abuse & Security Policies
Technical & Operational Capabilities
Data Escrow
Financial Projections
The Gap
Business Success
(The How)
Define the goals
Discover & evaluate uses
Assess & prioritize activities
Evaluate the value & determine ROI
Create implementation plan
Your Onboarding path
Our proven onboarding path takes you from idea to ICANN approval and launch success with clarity and confidence.
Schedule an appointment
Kick things off with a discovery call. We’ll confirm your vision, goals, and whether your TLD idea is the right fit.
Enroll in TLD Class
Get hands-on with strategy. Together, we’ll map audiences, pricing, financials, and positioning so your TLD is market-ready.
Develop your Open TLD Plan
Turn insight into action. We’ll refine your priorities and create a launch strategy that maximizes adoption and long-term value.
Submit Your ICANN Application
With your plan polished, we guide you through the full ICANN application – compliant, competitive, and ready to win approval.
Ongoing Launch partnership
Go live with confidence. From registrar onboarding to marketing rollouts, we stay by your side to drive adoption and growth.
Take Your TLD to The Top
Whether you’re launching a new string or revitalizing an existing one, success depends on more than delegation. At TLDz, we combine real-world registry experience with proven strategies to help you grow adoption, strengthen brand value, and maximize long-term returns.
Open Top-Level Domains
Launch with confidence – from pricing to premium list curation.
Capture demand with registrar partnerships.
Build ROI forecasts backed by real data.
Seeking assistance on your string selection? Dive into your TLDz Zen Report.
Revitalize Your TLD
Reprice, reposition, and re-energize existing TLDs.
Restart registrar engagement.
Grow adoption with targeted campaigns and incentives.
We’re here to propel your TLD to new heights of success.
With over 40 TLDs launched and operated, we know what it takes to move beyond application success into market success.
Discover What Makes a TLD Truly Thrive
Our free interactive guide puts you in control.
Think of it as a choose-your-own-adventure for TLD success –
brand, open, geo, or community.
Just pick what matters to you, skip what doesn’t, and get practical
advice tailored to your goals.
Top-Level Domains We've Helped Bring to Life
Extensions we’ve personally helped launch or manage from the last round: