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Tim Switzer joins .Build

Tim Switzer joins .Build

Tim Switzer has been hire by the .Build top level domain name registry.

.BuildA familiar face in the domain name registry business is joining the .Build team.

Tim Switzer, most recently with DotGreen, will manage the firm’s operations and registrar relations activities.

Switzer was with Neustar prior to joining DotGreen. DotGreen’s bid for .green failed following the firm determined it couldn’t compete in an auction for the domain name. Afilias ended up winning the .green contention set.

Switzer will have his work cut out for him at .build. The firm plans to offer registrations for regarding $100, near the high end of registration pricing. It also faces competition from other domains counting .construction.

That stated, the building business is big. Just as an example, .Build is heading to ConExpo in Las Vegas this stretch. Over 125,000 people are expected to attend the show regarding asphalt, concrete, mining, and utilities.

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