.com domain rankings – 2024 update

ICANN recently released the latest .com domain data from Verisign, covering August 2024. This data highlights trends in domain registrations and management across major registrars. Here are the key points from the report.

NameSilo reaches 5 Million active domains

NameSilo has reached an important milestone by managing over 5 million active domains. This achievement makes NameSilo one of the 10 largest domain registrars in the world. According to ICANN, there are nearly 3,000 accredited registrars globally, and NameSilo's rapid growth places it among the top companies in the industry.

European Commission seeks experts for .EU Domain Advisory Group

The European Commission has announced a call for applications to select new members for the .EU Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). This initiative aims to bring together experts from various sectors to guide the governance of the .eu top-level domain (TLD), which currently boasts around 3 million domain names.

NetArt Group (nazwa.pl) plans €115 Million for acquisitions

NetArt Group, the parent company of nazwa.pl, has announced plans to invest €115 million (500 million PLN) in acquisitions, targeting up to 200,000 new users...

HOSTAFRICA acquires GO54 – a new chapter in African web hosting

HOSTAFRICA, a web hosting company founded in 2016, has announced its plans to acquire GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost), one of Nigeria's leading web hosting providers. This acquisition is expected to finalize by January 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Kolsquare expands into the Nordics with Woomio acquisition

Kolsquare, Europe's leading influencer marketing platform belonging to team.blue, is taking its innovative approach to influencer marketing further by expanding into the Nordics through the acquisition of Woomio. This move marks an important milestone for the company, only months after joining the team.blue family in October 2024.

group.one expands its reach in the CEE Region with C4 Webhosting acquisition

Group.one, a leading European provider of web services, has strengthened its position in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) through the acquisition of C4 Webhosting, a...

The rise of alternative TLDs and key industry trends – Namecheap’s 2024 domain insights

The domain industry continues to change, offering a clear picture of how businesses, individuals, and creators approach their online presence in 2024. Namecheap's latest report highlights some exciting shifts, from the ever-dominant .com to the surprising success of niche and country-code domains.

WP Engine triumphs in legal battle with Automattic

WP Engine, one of the leading companies offering hosting services and tools for websites built on WordPress, shared important news on its LinkedIn profile. The court granted WP Engine’s request for a preliminary injunction, fully restoring access to WordPress.org for the company.

HostBill updates integration with Webuzo

HostBill has introduced a new integration with Webuzo, aimed at making it easier for hosting companies to sell and manage shared hosting. The update allows providers to bill for disk usage, bandwidth, email accounts, databases, and domains, while automating account setup and management.

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