Author: Kamil Kołosowski

201 articles

The evolution of GoDaddy with AI
by Kamil Kołosowski · 6 Mar 2024 · 1 min read
The introduction of GoDaddy Airo™ is part of a broader strategic vision outlined by GoDaddy, aiming for an ambitious 6% to 8% annual revenue growth from 2024 to 2026. This financial forecast not only reflects GoDaddy's confidence in their new offerings.
Industry reports
Orange domains: pioneering the Web3 frontier with Tucows and partners
by Kamil Kołosowski · 5 Mar 2024 · 2 min read
In a groundbreaking development, Orange Domains has been announced as a new joint venture by Tucows, Trust Machines, and Hiro, aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with the internet. This collaboration seeks to create a seamless bridge between the conventional internet experience and the burgeoning world of Web3.
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European domain growth slows
by Kamil Kołosowski · 4 Mar 2024 · 2 min read
As of early 2024, registered domains across EU member state countries have risen to an estimated 82 million, marking a 0.4% increase over the previous year. This growth has been unevenly distributed, with countries like Poland, France, and Italy leading the pack, primarily through their national ccTLDs.
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Launch of five new Top-Level Domains
by Kamil Kołosowski · 29 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
Internet Naming Co. has unveiled five new top-level domains (TLDs): .diy, .food, .living, .lifestyle, and .vana, entered their early access phase today. The launch was first announced a month ago on the LinkedIn profile of the Trademark Clearinghouse, among others.
Industry reports
GoDaddy wants to end cooperation with IFFOR
by Kamil Kołosowski · 28 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
GoDaddy is coming out with an initiative to eliminate what the registry considers unnecessary complexities from the .xxx domain agreement. At the heart of GoDaddy’s proposal is the desire to terminate its association with the IFFOR, the sponsor for the .xxx domain.
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Whois policy’s missing lifeline
by Kamil Kołosowski · 26 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
The recent update to ICANN's Registration Data Policy (RDP) marks a significant shift in how registrars and registries handle user data, aligning for the first time with EU privacy laws since GDPR's inception in May 2018.
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ICANN spent $5 million more than planned
by Kamil Kołosowski · 23 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
ICANN, the global coordinator for the Internet’s system of domains, reported spending $72 million out of its $74 million revenue in the six months leading up…
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.CFD market’s rapid registration surge
by Kamil Kołosowski · 22 Feb 2024 · 4 min read
In just one year, the domain market has witnessed an extraordinary transformation. The nTLD .cfd extension, initially recording 153,650 active domains in February 2023, achieved an impressive growth, soaring to 1,338,690 domains by February 2024.
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Shift: VPS over Resellers
by Kamil Kołosowski · 21 Feb 2024 · 4 min read
In December 2023, HostGator withdrew from offering Reseller hosting services, replacing them with a VPS server offer. As we learned from HostGator’s website and in direct conversations with their staff, the change may have its roots fully linked to Network Solution. Price-wise, it’s… expensive. Even very much so.
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Domain deals: best reseller picks
by Kamil Kołosowski · 20 Feb 2024 · 6 min read
Choosing an apt domain reseller is a pivotal decision that can greatly influence the efficacy and cost-efficiency of your online footprint. We check and compare price offers for registering popular domains using examples from popular reseller programs offered by ResellerClub.com, Enom.com, and DomainNameAPI.com, among others.
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