The evolution of web builders with Simon Best

"Web builders are heading towards greater integration with AI, opening up new possibilities for automation and personalization" says Simon, who believes that the future lies in tools that are even more intuitive and capable of adapting to users' individual needs.

Unveiling ICANN new gTLD program

The first round, launched a decade ago, brought significant changes and learnings. Now, as ICANN prepares for the second round, we delve into past insights and future expectations, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for prospective applicants and industry observers.

GoDaddy’s pricing strategy: secondary market surges

Even more impressive, the average transaction value in the secondary market significantly increased, contributing to financial results that exceeded expectations. The secondary market, often full of opportunities for domain collectors and investors, turned out to be a gold mine for GoDaddy, generating higher revenues for each domain sold.

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Redis licensing shift: Implications for cloud services and the future of Open Source

Redis, a very popular tool for data storage previously under an open-source BSD License, has shifted its licensing to a Source Available License and Server...

.ad domains soon available globally

.ad domains will be available to all interested parties worldwide from October, through a list of approved registrars to be published soon. Wholesale prices for general availability will be about 15 euros (about 16 dollars) per year.

ICANN looks for savings

ICANN anticipates a decrease in its revenues by $3 million, down to $145 million, after it became apparent that domain sales would not be as robust as previously estimated. The organization presented these changes during two teleconferences.

Verisign announces revenue forecast cut

Verisign, a well-known manager of internet domains such as .com and .net, has announced a reduction in its financial forecasts for 2024. This decision comes in response to weaker than expected results in the first quarter of the year.

Hostinger’s record investment in 800 Dell servers

Hostinger is now investing in a record number of Dell servers with AMD EPYC processors, marking another step in the development of the infrastructure necessary to support its growing user base.

The surging popularity of .ai domains

The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has seen a significant increase in its registration numbers. From December 20 to April 12, the number of registered .ai domains rose from 353,928 to 425,060.