While theWHIR has never been enthusiastic about treating a new promotion like its news, there were so many seasonal deals announced this week that it amounted to a marketing trend that we could look at worth noting.

The .pro domain, the exclusive top-level domain extension associated with certified professionals, will be loosening its restrictions, according to an announcement from the registry’s operator.

Web hosting providers, including Go Daddy and Hostway, announced on Monday they will begin accepting registration today for the new .ASIA top-level domain via The DotAsia Organization, a not-for-profit, community based organization that is the registry for the .ASIA domain.

Dedicated hosting provider The Planet announced on Monday it has launched its weeklong Super September Giveaway.