GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) has kicked off 2024 with impressive first-quarter financial results, marking significant year-over-year growth and demonstrating the company’s sustained focus on empowering entrepreneurs globally. The Tempe-based company reported a 7% increase in total revenue, which reached $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2024. [Read more…]
The Public Interest Registry (PIR), the steward of the .ORG domain, has officially opened nominations for its sixth annual .ORG Impact Awards. This prestigious event celebrates the remarkable contributions of individuals and organizations within the global .ORG community who are committed to making a significant impact in various societal areas. [Read more…]
The .POST domain registry, in a significant move endorsed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), has announced a 45-day extension of its Trademark Sunrise Period. This extension, managed by ICANN Domain Registrar EnCirca, provides a vital opportunity for businesses across the globe to secure their brand identities on the .POST platform until May 31, 2024. Businesses involved in supply chain, logistics, payments, and national identity programs are particularly encouraged to take advantage of this extended period to claim their .POST domains. [Read more…]
RightOfTheDot, LLC (ROTD.com), a trailblazer in the realm of domain sales and digital asset advisory, has set the stage for a remarkable auction event at NamesCon 2024, a cornerstone conference for the domain name industry. Scheduled for June 6, 2024, at the luxurious Omni Hotel in Austin, Texas, this live auction promises to be a focal point of the NamesCon Global Digital Asset Conference, offering a rich selection of premium Web2 and Web3 digital assets. [Read more…]
VPN.com, a leader in domain name brokerage, has unveiled a historic offering: the sale of the domain Pedia.com, complete with its associated intellectual property and trademarks. This sale not only presents a unique opportunity in the domain brokerage industry but also introduces a revolutionary concept known as the “Pedia Effect,” poised to transform the digital marketing landscape. [Read more…]
In a significant shift aimed at optimizing the domain selling experience, GoDaddy Auctions announced changes to its service offerings that will transform the way domain names are sold and bought online. Starting April 29, 2024, GoDaddy Auctions will cease to accept new listings for “Offer/Counteroffer,” “Buy Now,” and “7-Day Member-to-Member Public Auction” categories, redirecting these services to Afternic, a specialized platform within the GoDaddy family designed for domain sales. [Read more…]
In an era where digital presence is not just an option but a necessity, securing the right domain name can be as crucial as the content it hosts. Recognizing the challenges many face in this digital scavenger hunt, 101domain.com is breaking new ground with the launch of domain.ai, an AI-powered domain name finder designed to revolutionize how users pinpoint the perfect domain name for their online ventures. [Read more…]
Domain names are the backbone of the internet. Without domain names, we wouldn’t be able to type in a “domain name” into a web browser and visit a website. We wouldn’t have email addresses and be able to send an email to something like “[email protected]”. It would all be a bunch of numbers, IP Addresses, such as 123.45.67.89. We wouldn’t be able to easily remember those numbers typically, and having a unique domain name associated with your website is one reason why we have what is the internet today. [Read more…]
In a groundbreaking move set to catalyze the next wave of digital innovation, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has thrown open the doors to the first cycle of its much-anticipated Grant Program. With a hefty purse of up to $10 million earmarked for funding, this initiative is poised to sculpt the future of an open, resilient, and globally interoperable Internet. [Read more…]
In an exciting development for the digital world, the .POST Domain Registry, in partnership with ICANN Domain Registrar EnCirca, has officially announced the commencement of the Trademark Sunrise Period. This pioneering initiative, set to run until April 15, 2024, offers businesses across the globe an unparalleled opportunity to fortify their online presence and safeguard their trademarks under the prestigious .POST domain. [Read more…]