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The ripple effect of Verisign’s .com price hike: a follow-up
by Kamil Kołosowski · 21 Aug 2024 · 3 min read
Back in February 2024, we highlighted Verisign’s announcement of an impending price increase for .com domains, a move that was set to come into effect in September. We discussed the 7% rise, taking the annual fee from $9.59 to $10.26, and noted how this was part of a broader strategy in response to shifting market dynamics.
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GoDaddy’s smart strategies push its market value to new highs
by Lukasz Gawior · 13 Aug 2024 · 6 min read
GoDaddy’s Q2 2024 results show a company making strides in a competitive market. The strong performance in Applications & Commerce reflects the success of GoDaddy’s innovative…
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GoDaddy joins the elite: a milestone entry into the S&P 500
by Kamil Kołosowski · 11 Jun 2024 · 2 min read
The S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that GoDaddy will be included in the S&P 500 index, effective before the opening of trading on June 24, 2024. This shift is part of the index's quarterly rebalancing, a process designed to ensure that the S&P 500 continues to represent the leading companies in the large-cap market.
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GoDaddy announces another NameFind domain auction
by Kamil Kołosowski · 6 Jun 2024 · 2 min read
GoDaddy is set to host another NameFind domain name auction this June, following the success of its previous auction held in December. The upcoming auction will start on June 13 at 12:30 ET and conclude on June 20.
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GoDaddy’s transition: the perspective of the company’s employees against the backdrop of investor pressure
by Lukasz Gawior · 15 Apr 2024 · 5 min read
In recent months, we published an article on GoDaddy.com‘s excellent performance. It was so positive that some accused us of a sponsored post. Since then, the…
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Your.online acquires Heart Internet brand from GoDaddy
by Lukasz Gawior · 4 Apr 2024 · 2 min read
Significant changes have taken place in the web hosting industry that could affect the future of the UK web services market. Heart Internet, considered one of…
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GoDaddy .AI transfer issues
by Kamil Kołosowski · 21 Mar 2024 · 2 min read
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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The evolving governance of .xxx domain: GoDaddy’s bold moves toward modernization
by Kamil Kołosowski · 18 Mar 2024 · 2 min read
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).
The evolution of GoDaddy with AI
by Kamil Kołosowski · 6 Mar 2024 · 1 min read
The introduction of GoDaddy Airo™ is part of a broader strategic vision outlined by GoDaddy, aiming for an ambitious 6% to 8% annual revenue growth from 2024 to 2026. This financial forecast not only reflects GoDaddy's confidence in their new offerings.
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Launch of five new Top-Level Domains
by Kamil Kołosowski · 29 Feb 2024 · 2 min read
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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