Domains Newsletter - March 2026
Curious about the domain preferences of startup founders or vibe coders? We break it down in our latest domain industry trend roundup - and there’s a good chance you’ll discover something new. Happy reading! |
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The .club domain continues to grow in popularity - at Openprovider, registrations have increased by 35% compared to last year! It’s easy to see why .club is a flexible TLD that works well for online communities, social clubs, retail loyalty programs, and subscription services. Go to our blog for 4 real-life stories of organizations that chose a .club domain for their website: from a digital marketing agency to a community for female travelers. If your customers want a domain that feels more engaging and community-driven than traditional options, .club is a strong choice. Until March 31, 2026, get it at Openprovider for just $4.99 for the first year!* *Price 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 will apply. Price excludes VAT. |
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6 domain trends resellers should watch in 2026 and beyond We’ve scoured the latest industry reports to see where the world of domains is heading - and how you, as a web host or agency, can stay ahead. Go to our blog to see the full trend overview. AI.com sold for $70M: what the record domain deal means for premium domains and resellers If you’ve been following domain industry news, this headline probably won’t surprise you. But we dug deeper. Ever wondered why two-letter .com domains behave differently from “normal” premium names, how domain valuations even work when comparable sales are scarce, and what this story reveals about the AI hype? The business case for multi-year domain registrations Most domain problems don’t start with a security breach or a technical failure, but with something a lot more ordinary: a renewal that didn’t go through. For web hosts and agencies, annual domain registrations feel routine - but what if you changed that? Offering multi-year registrations doesn’t just improve security. It can also strengthen recurring revenue and customer loyalty. |
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At the beginning of April, we will be updating the tool that powers our control panel newsfeed. You may notice a slight change in how the newsfeed looks, but all announcements and updates, including posts from the past 6 months, along with all NIS2-related posts, will remain accessible under the "News" button in the control panel. Please also note that we always send an email notification about price changes to all customers who have at least one domain with the affected TLD in their portfolio. These notifications are sent at least two weeks before the price change takes effect. You do not need to opt in to newsletters or marketing emails to receive these notifications. For the best overview, we recommend saving these emails in a separate folder in your inbox. |
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We have informed you of multiple price changes and other important updates in the past month. For your convenience, you can find the following communications back on the control panel newsfeed:
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