One photo of meet is here :
Link (This photo taken almost before the meeting end, some of the members already left).
As reported by
thisthat we analyze details :
A) .IN, CO.IN Trends : A general discussion that why .in domains are sought after domains in few years ? Questions from members replied that which extension is better in .IN and .Co.In.
B) UDRPs /INDRP's, Legal Issues in Indian context and remedial measures : This discussion was lengthy and seems more concern issue among domainers, Major issues are discussed in question answer manners. Trademark issues also discussed.
C) Domain names Monetization : Domainers are asking which parking company is better for .IN domains and why ? What kind of Keyword pay you most ? which keyword is hot to register ? Domainers shared their experiences and also discussed about mini sites etc.
D) IN Domain appraisals,valuation techniques and Market for BUY-SELL opportunities :
Majority members want to know how to find buyers for domain names and how we should quote them.
E) Domain Registration pitfalls to avoid : question answer discussion in .IN domains context .
F) Promotion schemes effectiveness : Majority of them want to know will the .IN domain promotion will go endlessly ? We updated members about the logic behind this promotions as per .IN registry version presented to .IN Registrars and other details.
G) NEW Gtlds opportunities, threats and their affect on cctlds : Again a small question answer session .
H) Creating synergies between domainers. Build-Buy-exit strategies : Regular discussion.
I) ESCROW options available domestically within India : Discussed and guided to members. Also updated members about Paypal payments chargeback issues etc.
And several other questions come up from members during the question answer session including drop catching .IN domains, How to drop catch .In domains ?, Why different registrar deletes domain names on varying dates and what is the registry rules on that ? , Zone file access of .IN domains , how some domainers are knowing which domains are dropping even they donot have access to zone file and so on.
Since this was our first meeting so we donot have any fix agenda to discuss, our main knowledge sharing issues come up through question answer session.
Now we came to know what are main concerns of .IN domainers so we can prepare the effective agenda for next meetings.
Discussions details are not written above as this will require very lengthy post and naturally will attract lot of other questions too in comments.
Although programme is sponsored by Mitsu but all arrangements are made by local members and we should thank them because of their efforts meeting was success as every member tried hard to success this event.