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3/4/2026·ICANN85 Mumbai

ICANN85 Mumbai Preview: 5 Things Domain Buyers Should Watch This Week

ICANN85 kicks off in Mumbai on March 7, 2026 amid Middle East travel disruptions and major policy debates. Here are the five developments domain buyers and investors need to watch, from the new gTLD application round to rising domain prices.

3/3/2026·Google traffic decline 2026

Tech Sites Lost 58% of Google Traffic: Why Your Domain Strategy Matters More Than Ever in 2026

Major tech publications have lost 58% of their Google search traffic since 2024 due to AI overviews and algorithm changes. This article explores what the traffic collapse means for businesses and why investing in your domain name and direct brand presence is now more critical than ever.

3/3/2026·GoDaddy promotions 2026

GoDaddy Is Fighting for Domain Investors: New Promotions Signal a Company Under Pressure

GoDaddy is rolling out aggressive new promotions for domain investors — 3% Afternic bonuses, increased DDC Pro discounts, and premium auction deals — all while its stock sits 60% below its 2025 peak. Here's what it means for domain sellers.

3/2/2026·new gTLD round 2026

Hundreds of New Domain Extensions Are Coming: ICANN's 2026 gTLD Round Explained

ICANN is opening applications for new domain extensions in 2026. Nova Registry alone plans to apply for 200 new TLDs. Here's what the new gTLD round means for domain buyers, businesses, and the future of the internet.

3/2/2026·premium domain renewal rate

The Hidden Economics of Premium Domains: Why Half of Buyers Don't Renew (Radix Data)

Radix's H2 2025 Premiums Report reveals that 46% of premium domain buyers don't renew after year one. Here's what the data tells us about the true economics of premium domain ownership.

3/2/2026·domain hacks

Domain Hacks and Creative TLD Tricks: How Tech Companies Name Themselves in 2026

From lofihi.fi to agent-safehouse.dev, tech companies in 2026 are using creative domain hacks and strategic TLD choices to stand out. Here's how real companies are doing it, with examples from Hacker News and the startup world.

3/2/2026·AI.com sale

From Crypto.com to AI.com: The Man Who Spent $82 Million on Two Domain Names

Kris Marszalek bought Crypto.com for $12 million in 2018 and AI.com for $70 million in 2025, spending $82 million total on just two domains. Here's what his purchases reveal about domain strategy at the highest level.

3/2/2026·end user domain sales

How Real Businesses Buy Domains in 2026: Lessons from This Week's End-User Sales

Real data from February 2026 end-user domain sales reveals how businesses actually acquire domains — from $1.2M AI domains to $2,500 brand upgrades. Here's what the data teaches about smart domain acquisition.

3/2/2026·gTLD consolidation

Who Owns Your TLD? The Quiet Consolidation of Domain Extensions in 2026

A handful of companies now control the majority of new gTLDs, with Identity Digital and others steadily acquiring more extensions. Here's what this consolidation means for domain pricing, availability, and your choices as a buyer.

3/2/2026·Domain Summit Africa 2026

Domain Summit Africa 2026 and the Globalization of Domain Investing

Domain Summit Africa 2026 in Nairobi marked a milestone for the global domain industry. Here's what it means for domain investors and why emerging markets like Africa are reshaping the landscape.

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