A search across the internet reveals that major domain registrars and aftermarket brokers have not enforced a structured methodology for grading the quality of domains in circulation. We see an urgent need to depart from this practice and establish criteria to strictly grade domains as Gold-Grade, Luscious-Grade, and Standard-Quality.
Definition of a Gold-Grade domain
A Gold-Grade domain is defined as a .GOLD domain with a widely recognized, single-word name that contains no more than 10 letters and three syllables. Gold-Grade domains shall also strictly comply with the below, additional requirements:
- No acronyms are allowed;
- No plural regular nouns (s or es added) are allowed;
- No words with negative connotations or associations are allowed and
- No numbers, hyphens, abbreviations are allowed:
Some examples
Almighty, Blitz, Clarify, Dazzling, Gorgeous, Juniper, Mexican, Oak, Radiate, Realtor and Beta.
Definition of a Luscious-Grade or Vanity-Grade domain
A Luscious-Grade domain is defined as a .GOLD domain with a widely recognized, single or double word name that positively elevates the domain owner's brand and contains no more than thirteen (13) letters and four (4) syllables.
Luscious-Grade domains shall also strictly comply with the below, additional requirements:
- No acronyms are allowed;
- Plural regular nouns (s or es added) are allowed;
- No words with negative connotations or associations are allowed and
- No numbers, hyphens, abbreviations are allowed.
Definition of a Standard-Quality domain
A Standard Grade domain has a widely recognized, single, double or triple word name that does not exceed thirteen (13) letters and five (5) syllables.
Standard Grade domains must fully meet (100%) of the below criteria.
Standard Grade domains must fully meet (100%) of the below criteria.
- The double or triple word combination shall be commonly used and widely recognizable;
- No acronyms are not allowed;
- Contains no numbers, hyphens, abbreviations, or doubled letters.
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