Challenges and opportunities shaping Namespace – Exlusive conversation with Macsen Galvin

At this year’s industry gathering in sunny Ibiza, Konrad Keck sat down with Macsen Galvin from Namespace for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing the domain and hosting industry.

Shared Hosting Tips in Pakistan

Pakistan’s web hosting market is growing, with increasing demand for affordable and reliable shared hosting solutions. While internet speeds remain a challenge, local businesses and...

Shared hosting tips in Indonesia

Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing digital markets in the world, driven by a large population, increasing internet penetration, and a dynamic business environment. With a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must navigate language preferences, diverse payment systems, customer service expectations, and regulatory changes to succeed.

Tucows wins .IN Registry contract and reports financial results

Tucows, a well-known internet services company, has secured a major contract to manage India’s .IN domain registry. This is a big win for the company, as it replaces GoDaddy, the previous service provider. The transition will involve moving around 4 million domain names, making it the largest migration in domain registry history.

WHOIS is being replaced by RDAP

The long-standing WHOIS system for looking up domain name registration details is coming to an end. Starting January 28, 2025, ICANN will officially replace WHOIS with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). But don’t worry—this change isn’t happening overnight, and most users won’t notice any immediate disruptions.

Hexonet is shutting down – customers to move to CentralNic Reseller

Hexonet, a well-known domain reseller platform, is shutting down as part of Team Internet Group’s efforts to streamline its operations. The transition will take place over the next few months, with Hexonet customers being migrated to CentralNic Reseller, another platform within the group.

Google introduces .channel domain

Google Registry is set to launch a new top-level domain (TLD), .channel, aimed specifically at content creators. The rollout begins in February, offering creators a...

.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.

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.

NamesCon Global 2025: announced in Miami!

The NamesCon Global 2025 conference is officially set to take place in Miami, Florida, on November 5th and 6th. This marks a big move from its previous venue in Austin, Texas. The event will be hosted at the iconic Ice Palace, situated in Miami’s vibrant Art and Entertainment District.