Launch of five new Top-Level Domains

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.

Is it worth going to CloudFest this year? 5 reasons why you should.

Are you still wondering whether attending CloudFest this year is worth it? We’re here to assure you there’s no event quite like it for the...

GoDaddy wants to end cooperation with IFFOR

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.

Brazilian web host CloudWin.com.br has been hacked. The series of hosting company data leaks continues

In the wake of a wave of cyber attacks on hosting companies around the world, Brazilian hosting provider CloudWin.com.br has found itself trapped in a...

Tucows Q4 Domains: decent $61.8 million revenue. Investor reaction: falling stock price.

Tucows is one of the most interesting companies in the domain market in my opinion. It has its own specificity. It is distinctive and has...

Whois policy’s missing lifeline

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.

ICANN spent $5 million more than planned

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...

.CFD market’s rapid registration surge

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.

Shift: VPS over Resellers

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.

Domain deals: best reseller picks

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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