GoDaddy is partnering with Microsoft to give merchants the ability to accept payments through Microsoft Teams. The press release went out today: TEMPE, Ariz., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a shared vision to enable small business success, GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, and Microsoft announced a new partnership to help small businesses seamlessly … [Read more...]
Michael Cyger leaving GoDaddy
Michael Cyger announced he will be leaving GoDaddy. His last day will be April 28. Michael wrote: @michaelcyger Hi there,So I have some news for you.I have decided to leave GoDaddy.My last day is April 28.GoDaddy acquired my company, DNAcademy, last year and it is now 100% integrated as GoDaddy Domain Academy. The entire course and toolset is rebuilt from the ground-up and I'm excited … [Read more...]
GoDaddy Launches Payable Domains
GoDaddy announced the launch of Payable Domains. Geared toward small business owners, this will allow a domain registrant to start accepting payments immediately. GoDaddy describes it as a seamless bundle of payment technology with the brand power of a professional domain. Paul Nicks quote: "While there's been innovation around add-on products for domain names, such as Domain Privacy and … [Read more...]
GoDaddy experienced a multi-year breach
BleepingComputer.com published a piece on the GoDaddy hacking incident. This was a multi year hacking campaign. The company says that previous breaches disclosed in November 2021 and March 2020 are also linked to this latest incident. Web hosting giant GoDaddy says it suffered a breach where unknown attackers have stolen source code and installed malware on its servers after breaching its … [Read more...]
GoDaddy reports earnings, 2022 revenue up 7%
GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) reported their fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 earnings today. After hours 79.53 −1.51 (1.86%) 2022 Revenue up 7%; Cash Provided by Operating Activities up 18%; Free Cash Flow up 13%; Announced Partnership Agreement with FIS Worldpay Full Year 2022 Business Highlights Fourth Quarter 2022 Business Highlights Full earnings … [Read more...]
What is a fair sales commission rate?
I am sure just about everyone is familiar with the sales commission changes coming across all GoDaddy properties, (GoDaddy.com, Afternic, DAN.com and Uniregistry). For those not familiar, To simplify commissions, effective Feb. 1, 2023, each marketplace is moving to a 15% commission rate for domain names pointed to Afternic, Dan, or Uniregistry nameservers at the time of the sale. If your … [Read more...]
GoDaddy Reports Q3 2022, Revenue up 7% year-over-year; Net Income up 2% year-over-year
GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported earnings today after the close. The stock which was down during the trading day −1.02 to $72.65 a loss of (1.38%) was down in After hours as well, closing at $68.90 −3.75 (5.16%). Zacks reported, quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.58 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.58 per share a year ago. These figures … [Read more...]