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Go Daddy Usurps Network Solutions

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the thats-a-whole-lotta-dns dept.

miller60 writes "Go Daddy has passed Network Solutions as the top domain registrar, and now manages more than 6.8 million domains. This marks the first time that any registrar other than Network Solutions has held the top spot. The change is no surprise, given the growth trends and pricing for the two providers ($8.95 for Go Daddy, $34.99 for Network Solutions), but its controversial Super Bowl ads no doubt helped put Go Daddy over the top."

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  1. The uncut GoDaddy ad here by winkydink · · Score: 5, Informative

    but first, like any good Slashdotter, I must pick nits and point out that waaaaay back in the last century, SRI held the top spot too.

    The ad is here. Be gentle.

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  2. Re:.bomb take II? by Robert+Hayden · · Score: 5, Informative

    GoDaddy upsells all of their domains with options for SSL certs, privacy options, web hosting, email hosting, etc etc etc.

    Their revenues are much more than just domain registrations.

  3. Price Match -- by naught · · Score: 5, Informative

    NetSol will price match on request. It's not something they advertise, but they'll do it. I found this out when transferring my domains away.

    FYI.

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