Liz Achanta
Oh hey! .gay is officially here.
With the .gay Sunrise period now underway for trademark holders, our new domain is making its way out into the world. In addition to the fortune 500 companies, public figures and organizations currently securing their names, we are thrilled to begin announcing some of our .gay community early adopters.
Our partners at Pink Media -- the company behind the #ILoveGay media brand -- this week became the very first live .gay site in existence...and it’s safe to say the gay internet will never be the same!
“Our entire team is excited to be the first .gay site ever launched!” said Matt Skallerud, President of Pink Media. “We started the #ILoveGay media brand as an extension of how the LGBTQ+ community was already using hashtags on social media, tapping into popular hashtags including #GayMiami, #GaySports, #GayTravel, etc. Here the term ‘gay’ was being used as it always has, representing the full spectrum of the LGBTQ community online. We simply added a ‘little love’ to the mix!”
#iLoveGay is fast becoming one of the dominant LGBTQ media entities on Twitter, engaging and interacting with others in a style and strategy that is similar to how LGBTQ influencers engage with their audiences, while developing a performance history that puts a basic Tweet run through the #ILoveGay network on par with paid advertising on Facebook, mobile apps, banner ads on websites and e-mail campaigns.
As social media has grown over the past 10+ years, there has been an evolution in how this technology has begun to dominate the media landscape, including the LGBTQ world, with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn leading the way. This evolution started with influencers, and now companies, large and small, have become part of this social media marketing mix, leveraging social conversations to their business and competitive advantage.
“Pink Media makes history as the first-ever .gay site activated with ilove.gay now live online, ” said Ray King, Top Level Design CEO. “As a social-first LGBTQ media company, its #ILoveGay brand and mission to usher in a more connected world is perfectly aligned with our vision for the .gay domain.”
Check out iLove.gay for more.
Liz Achanta
.gay Domains had a great time again this year at the GLAAD Media Awards and we continue to be so proud to support this vital community organization’s work through DotGay’s built-in 20% giving model.
Liz Achanta
Supporting LGBTQIA+ communities is more than flying a rainbow flag every June—it’s a commitment to fostering equality, acceptance, and respect for all. In a world where the LGBTQIA+ community continues to face systemic discrimination, legislative battles, and social stigma, allyship has never been more important. Showing up in meaningful ways requires more than surface-level support—it calls for action that drives change and uplifts marginalized voices.
Liz Achanta
The internet is long overdue for a glow-up, and DotGay domains is here to make it fabulous. In a digital world often dominated by corporate agendas and cookie-cutter content, the .gay domain carves out a bold and unapologetic space for LGBTQIA+ visibility, inclusion, and solidarity. These domains are more than just web addresses — they’re digital beacons for pride and empowerment; not to mention, they’re often small businesses that feed families and provide community support. As the fight for equality continues, DotGay is leading the charge to make the internet a more vibrant and welcoming place for everyone under the rainbow and our allies.
Liz Achanta
In the heart of Las Vegas, a social justice storytelling movement is taking shape—one that amplifies the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and encourages allies champion equality and inclusion.
