Alphabet selling Google Domains assets to Squarespace

Re:Alphabet selling Google Domains assets to Squarespace by WillPostForFood on Thursday June 15, 2023 @06:04PM (#36347275)

for .com

Google Domains - $12/yr (includes private whois)

Squarespace - $20/yr (includes private whois)

Yeah, total rip off. There are plenty of Registrars that are at $12 (AWS), or less (Porkbun $9.73).

Google is double screwing it's users. First by selling them off, then by selling them to a price gouger.

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Re:Alphabet selling Google Domains assets to Squarespace by brycewray on Thursday June 15, 2023 @06:06PM (#36347299)

I had a sinking feeling when I read this in TFA:

> Squarespace said it will honor Google Domains customers’ renewal prices for at least 12 months following the close of the deal.

... knowing it meant Renewal Sticker Shock, eventually, for those who stay.

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Re:Alphabet selling Google Domains assets to Squarespace by qodeninja on Friday June 16, 2023 @10:18AM (#36356945)

lol what a horrible customer acquisition strategy.

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Re:Alphabet selling Google Domains assets to Squarespace by andersrs on Thursday June 15, 2023 @07:39PM (#36348588)

Cloudflare $9.15/ year

Everyone hates them but they're providing the a competitive deal because the domains are a lead for the read of their business.

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Re:Alphabet selling Google Domains assets to Squarespace by qodeninja on Friday June 16, 2023 @10:18AM (#36356951)

why does everyone hate them

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