Domains Newsletter - January 2026
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Happy New Year! Ever wondered how domain pricing really works, and why the price of the same domain can vary wildly between registrars? Find out in the latest episode of the Openprovider Podcast, in which our CEO, Arno Vis, shares what actually goes on behind the scenes of domain pricing. In this newsletter, you’ll also find a host of fresh TLD offers - from.org to.eu to.blog! We also share our take on solving four of the biggest current challenges of the domain industry, and the latest update of our WHMCS domains module (our biggest one yet!). As usual, at the end of this newsletter, you will also find a roundup of upcoming price and policy changes. Happy reading! |
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.blog is a TLD for customers who create. For writers, educators, freelancers, agencies, and anyone sharing ideas, a.blogdomain signals authenticity and independence. You can position it to your customers as a home for original content - articles, videos, photos, podcasts, artwork - all in one dedicated place. Here are 3 reasons to highlight.blog in your offer:
And all of that comes at a great price! Until March 31st, register .blog at Openprovider for just $1.99 for the first year.* Now that’s a great deal to start the year! *Promotion valid until 31/03/2026, for Members only, and for new, one-year registrations only. After the first year of registration, the regular renewal rate of $20.20/year will apply. All prices exclude VAT. |
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Podcast: Inside domain pricing with Arno Vis Sit down and grab a cup of coffee for our latest podcast with our CEO, Arno Vis! In this episode, we dive into the topic of domain pricing - from bargain-basement promos to niche TLDs. Arno and Brendan discuss:
Building a brighter future for the domain industry On Substack, we ended the year by discussing some of the biggest challenges in the domain industry in 2026. Rising costs, outdated processes, growing abuse problems, and slow innovation are creating real problems for businesses that rely on domains. We share our vision on how to turn these obstacles into opportunities - with action points for registrars, registries, and resellers alike. Read the full article here, and join the discussion in the comments! |
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We are excited to announce that we released the latest version (v5.9.0) of our WHMCS domains module last month. This is our biggest update to the module yet - if you haven’t updated your module yet, download the update here! Updates in the module include:
We’ve also implemented several bug fixes to ensure a smoother domain management experience. Consult the full list of updates and fixes here. |
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We have informed you of several price and policy changes in the past month. For your convenience, you can find the following communications back on the control panel newsfeed:
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