European domain growth slows

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

GoDaddy’s stock reaches all-time high, with the company’s value nearing $16 billion USD.

In the latest financial report released by GoDaddy Inc., the renowned web services company has showcased a stellar performance, underscoring its resilience and growth potential in the hosting market. Let's delve into the details of GoDaddy's financial results, contextualizing them within the broader narrative of shareholder expectations.

Verisign’s 2023 performance

We check Verisign's report for the last quarter of 2023 and compare it with statements for previous years. Is the registrar holding up well despite declines in maintained domains? What are its plans for this year? We already know!

Merging giants: Nexcess meets Liquid Web

With over 500,000 sites under its belt and a global footprint spanning 150 countries, the unified brand promises to offer an unparalleled range of web hosting services. This includes leveraging Nexcess’s ecommerce prowess and Liquid Web’s robust hosting platforms to innovate and elevate hosting technologies continually.

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