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Thirty Deals in Six Months: The H1 2026 Hosting Consolidation Map, and the Two Clocks Driving What Sells Next
H1 2026 produced a US$1B Polish hosting-commerce merger, a $450M registrar champion, serial buyers closing two deals apiece within a fortnight, and a $40B data-centre record, while Google's AdSense shutdown forced Sedo and Team Internet to market. The map, the multiples, and the debt walls pushed to 2028-2029.
GoDaddy Q2 2026: More Revenue From the Same Customers
Industry reports #airo#arpu
GoDaddy's Q2 2026: revenue up 6.6%, EPS up 30%, customers up by just 22,000. ARPU, upsell and an $851.8 million buyback are doing the work, and the segment split shows domains and hosting growing slowest of all.
The Hosting Price Squeeze, Part 3: The Playbook
Expert's Voice #control-panel#pricing
In the final part of the series, BrandForge CEO Michiel Grotenhuis turns to the practical question: what do you actually do about rising hosting costs? He borrows from streaming, SaaS, and retail, shares what the community is doing, and argues for reducing dependence on any single vendor.
The Renewal Multiplier Index: What Hosting Costs After the Intro Price
Pricing updates #bluehost#hostinger
First edition of our quarterly index, measured July 29: SiteGround renews at up to 5.3x, the price-lock club at 1.0x, and GoDaddy, HostGator, and Namecheap mid-band at 1.7–3.7x. At every provider with a full plan range, the entry plan renews at a higher multiple than the top plan.
Articles tagged #domains
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.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.
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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.
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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.
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Celebrating SpaceShip’s successful year
A year ago, Richard Kirkendall, the CEO of Namecheap, one of the leading internet domain registrars, announced on Twitter the launch of the SpaceShip platform. This was a significant step for the company, marking the beginning of a new era in offering domain and hosting services. Now, a year after this event, it is worth examining what this platform has achieved and what plans it has for the future.
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Navigating ICANN’s role in content policing
ICANN recently found itself at a crossroads over an expansion of its powers that could effectively turn it into a content police. This debate has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the complexities of internet governance and the delicate balance between regulation and freedom.
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GoDaddy .AI transfer issues
In a surprising move, the overseer of the increasingly sought-after .ai country code top-level domain (ccTLD) has issued a stark warning to registrants, advising against the transfer of their .ai domains to GoDaddy, the leading domain registrar.
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Epik embarks on a new chapter: empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses
As Epik embarks on this new chapter, its focus is clear: to create a supportive, safe, and productive online ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By turning the page on its past and looking towards a future filled with possibility, Epik LLC is committed to being a force for good in the digital domain landscape
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The evolving governance of .xxx domain: GoDaddy’s bold moves toward modernization
ICANN has put forth what might become the next version of GoDaddy's .xxx registry agreement, marking a departure from its current "sponsored" status. This move could significantly alter GoDaddy's ICANN fees and implement the most stringent child-protection measures across any generic top-level domain (gTLD).
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Victory in domain dispute drama
The judge dismissed all seven of Tallman’s assertions, highlighting the improbability of his demand for a sweeping transfer of domain rights. Although Tallman was allowed to amend and refile some of his claims, the court firmly rejected his request for a declaratory judgment.
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Orange domains: pioneering the Web3 frontier with Tucows and partners
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, promising to unlock new possibilities for digital identity and domain services.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 up to December 31, 2023. This expenditure
Pricing updates
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. This article offers a thorough comparison of five leading domain resellers,
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.com domain prices rise this september
Verisign recently published its 2023 earnings report, showing not only its results for the year, but also its roadmap for 2024. What's of interest to everyone is the announced price increases for .com domains, which will see costs increase to $10.26.
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