{"id":1956,"date":"2025-11-16T23:29:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T20:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/so-your-registrar-got-bought-now-what-a-friendly-guide-to-domain-industry-mergers-and-acquisitions\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T23:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T20:29:37","slug":"so-your-registrar-got-bought-now-what-a-friendly-guide-to-domain-industry-mergers-and-acquisitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/so-your-registrar-got-bought-now-what-a-friendly-guide-to-domain-industry-mergers-and-acquisitions\/","title":{"rendered":"So Your Registrar Got Bought\u2014Now What? A Friendly Guide to Domain Industry Mergers and Acquisitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dchost-blog-content-wrapper\"><p>It was a quiet Tuesday when one of my clients pinged me with that familiar screenshot: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to announce we\u2019ve joined\u2026\u201d You know the one. Their registrar had been acquired, again. We\u2019d just finished getting their DNS house in order a few months prior, and suddenly the ground was shifting. Ever had that moment when you think, \u201cDo I need to change anything right now\u2026 or is this just a marketing email?\u201d That\u2019s the normal heartbeat of the domain world these days. Consolidation isn\u2019t a headline\u2014it\u2019s a drumbeat.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing: <strong>domain industry mergers and acquisitions<\/strong> aren\u2019t just about companies swapping logos. They\u2019re about what happens to your nameservers at 2 a.m., how renewal pricing quietly changes next year, and whether your transfer codes and DNSSEC settings stay intact during the handoff. In this guide, I\u2019ll walk you through how these deals work in the background, what you should look for in the fine print, and the simple moves that keep your sites online and your costs predictable. I\u2019ll share a couple of personal stories, the little tactics I use during transitions, and a few places where opportunities hide if you know where to look.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_transparent no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">\u0130&ccedil;indekiler<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#The_Long_Quiet_Roll_of_Consolidation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> The Long, Quiet Roll of Consolidation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Whos_Buying_Whomand_Why_You_Should_Care\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Who\u2019s Buying Whom\u2014and Why You Should Care<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#After_the_Press_Release_What_Actually_Changes_for_You\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> After the Press Release: What Actually Changes for You<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Technical_Bits_They_Dont_Put_on_the_Billboard\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> The Technical Bits They Don\u2019t Put on the Billboard<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Nameservers_and_TTLs_The_Gentle_Landing\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Nameservers and TTLs: The Gentle Landing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#DNSSEC_and_DS_Records_Dont_Drop_the_Keys\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.2<\/span> DNSSEC and DS Records: Don\u2019t Drop the Keys<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Certificates_ACME_and_CAA_The_Ripple_Effects\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.3<\/span> Certificates, ACME, and CAA: The Ripple Effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Auth_Codes_Locks_and_Policy_Nuances\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.4<\/span> Auth Codes, Locks, and Policy Nuances<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Strategy_Over_Panic_How_to_Prepare_Your_Portfolio\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Strategy Over Panic: How to Prepare Your Portfolio<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Opportunities_Hidden_in_the_Shuffle\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Opportunities Hidden in the Shuffle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reading_the_Tea_Leaves_Whats_Next\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Reading the Tea Leaves: What\u2019s Next<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#WrapUp_Steady_Hands_in_a_Busy_Market\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Wrap\u2011Up: Steady Hands in a Busy Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"section-1\"><span id=\"The_Long_Quiet_Roll_of_Consolidation\">The Long, Quiet Roll of Consolidation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When people think about technology, they picture flashy product launches. The domain industry is the opposite: the big moves are quiet, sometimes invisible to everyday users, and they compound over years. If you\u2019ve been around a while, you\u2019ve watched registrars change hands, registries combine portfolios, and marketplaces roll up smaller shops. This isn\u2019t random. Domains behave a bit like utilities\u2014recurring revenue, standardized protocols, predictable workflows. That makes them catnip for companies that love steady cash flow and economies of scale.<\/p>\n<p>I remember when one portfolio move shuffled a client\u2019s entire set of brand domains under a new registrar interface overnight. No warning beyond a polite email. Everything still worked, but logins moved, 2FA reset, invoices looked different, and default privacy settings changed. The transition was smooth, but it was still a transition\u2014new support channels, new wording in the renewals, new upsells to click past. That\u2019s the energy of consolidation in our space: operationally boring, financially significant, and sprinkled with tiny traps if you\u2019re not paying attention.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like switching your gym membership because your old gym got acquired. The building\u2019s the same, but the desk staff, the app, even which machines are available in the morning\u2014those are new. With domains, the building is your DNS and registry records, but the desk staff is billing, support, and policies. You want to know what changed in the app before you show up for a 6 a.m. workout and find the doors locked.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-2\"><span id=\"Whos_Buying_Whomand_Why_You_Should_Care\">Who\u2019s Buying Whom\u2014and Why You Should Care<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few characters in the domain world, and each plays a different role in M&amp;A. You\u2019ve got <strong>registrars<\/strong> (where you buy domains), <strong>registries<\/strong> (who run the extensions like .com, .org, .coffee), and the <strong>aftermarket<\/strong> and <strong>marketplaces<\/strong> (where premium names and secondary sales live). Sometimes you\u2019ll see hosting companies own registrars, registrars own marketplaces, and registries partner with technical back-ends. It\u2019s like a layered cake, and acquisitions shuffle the flavors around.<\/p>\n<p>Why the frenzy? Three reasons show up in almost every deal I\u2019ve watched. First, <strong>customer acquisition<\/strong> is expensive; buying another company\u2019s customers can be cheaper than hunting for new ones. Second, <strong>operational scale<\/strong> matters; a bigger registrar can negotiate better payment terms, consolidate systems, and amortize compliance. Third, <strong>portfolio strategy<\/strong>; adding a handful of niche TLDs or a powerful aftermarket can change the margin profile overnight. If your vendor seems suddenly more \u201cfull service,\u201d there\u2019s a decent chance a merger is behind the curtain.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most visible shakeups in recent years for regular users was a wave of registrar transitions that moved portfolios en masse. I had clients who woke up to find their Google Domains accounts moving to a different home, and while the messaging was tidy, the operational questions were the same: Will my nameservers change? Are my renewal prices grandfathered? Do my auth codes still work? Deals like these are rarely about breaking things, but the details matter. And those details are where you keep your websites calm while everyone else refreshes their inbox for updates.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-3\"><span id=\"After_the_Press_Release_What_Actually_Changes_for_You\">After the Press Release: What Actually Changes for You<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The immediate answer is often \u201cnot much\u201d\u2014and that\u2019s by design. Domains hate drama. Uptime is king, so the companies involved aim to minimize disruption. Still, I\u2019ve learned to watch six areas quietly and consistently after an acquisition announcement.<\/p>\n<p>First, <strong>billing and renewals<\/strong>. I\u2019ve seen multi-year discounts disappear in the new interface, default auto-renew toggles flip states, and renewal notices land in different email folders. Keep a close eye on expiration dates for the first cycle post-migration, and export your invoice history before the switch if you need it for accounting.<\/p>\n<p>Second, <strong>support and SLAs<\/strong>. How do you open a ticket now? Did the live chat hours change? Are there new fees for things like ownership validation or WHOIS privacy? I once watched a client get stuck verifying registrant changes because the new provider required additional documentation that wasn\u2019t outlined clearly in the welcome email.<\/p>\n<p>Third, <strong>security defaults<\/strong>. This is a big one. Registrars handle 2FA, API tokens, IP allowlists, and registry locks. Double-check what carried over. If your API integrations manage DNS or automate renewals, make sure tokens didn\u2019t silently expire. I always do a quick \u201ctrust but verify\u201d lap the day after migration: log in, fetch a domain list via API, and confirm the counts match.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth, <strong>DNS behavior<\/strong>. Nameservers usually keep working, but if the acquirer moves DNS hosting to a new platform, zone migrations sometimes miss obscure records\u2014TXT entries for email deliverability, service-specific SRV records, or old CNAME chains you forgot existed. If you run multi-tenant apps or complex mail setups, skim your zone files and compare. I like to dump zones to a repo before transitions for a clean diff later.<\/p>\n<p>Fifth, <strong>policy and pricing<\/strong>. This one\u2019s subtle. Grace periods, redemption fees, and transfer policies are shaped by both ICANN rules and registrar choices. A new owner might tweak fees or start enforcing settings that were optional before. If you handle lots of client domains, document your standard operating procedures as if you\u2019re onboarding to a brand-new registrar\u2014because in practice, you are.<\/p>\n<p>Sixth, <strong>marketplace integrations<\/strong>. If you list domains for sale or use landers for leads, make sure those integrations follow you to the new stack. Marketplace changes can affect leads, inquiries, and negotiations without warning. A tiny DNS mistake on a for-sale lander can quietly cost you conversations for weeks.<\/p>\n<p>None of this is meant to scare you. It\u2019s the boring reality of running real websites and brands while the industry consolidates around you. A little checklist sprinkled through your week keeps everything uneventful\u2014and that\u2019s the goal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-4\"><span id=\"The_Technical_Bits_They_Dont_Put_on_the_Billboard\">The Technical Bits They Don\u2019t Put on the Billboard<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the part that\u2019s easy to skip because it\u2019s not in the marketing slides, but it\u2019s where you keep the lights on. In my experience, three technical threads make or break a smooth transition: nameserver timing, DNSSEC handling, and certificate automation.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nameservers_and_TTLs_The_Gentle_Landing\">Nameservers and TTLs: The Gentle Landing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Transfers often don\u2019t force nameserver changes, but platform migrations sometimes do. If you\u2019re moving to a new DNS host\u2014or you suspect the new owner will consolidate DNS onto their own platform\u2014control your <strong>TTL<\/strong> values ahead of time. Lower them to something forgiving before the cutover. I like to keep mission-critical A and CNAME records at a comfortably low TTL during any transition window, then raise them later when the dust settles. You don\u2019t want to be stuck with a 24-hour TTL when you discover a missing SPF include at 5 p.m. on a Friday.<\/p>\n<p>If you run a lot of zones, consider building a small habit of versioning your DNS and rehearsing migrations. I sleep better knowing I can push a zone to a second provider if I have to. If that resonates, you\u2019ll like this deep dive on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/coklu-saglayici-dns-nasil-kurulur-octodns-ile-zero%e2%80%91downtime-gecis-ve-dayaniklilik-rehberi\/\">how I run multi\u2011provider DNS with octoDNS and glide through migrations without downtime<\/a>. It\u2019s not just fancy; it\u2019s what keeps a routine acquisition from becoming your Saturday night.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"DNSSEC_and_DS_Records_Dont_Drop_the_Keys\">DNSSEC and DS Records: Don\u2019t Drop the Keys<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DNSSEC tends to be either perfectly boring or perfectly unforgiving. If your domains are signed, transferring registrars isn\u2019t the risky part\u2014<strong>moving DNS providers while DNSSEC is enabled<\/strong> is. The DS record at the registry points to your DNSSEC chain of trust. If you migrate zones to a new DNS platform, you\u2019ll need a plan for new keys, DS submission, and timing. I\u2019ve had good results with a short overlap: disable signing, switch nameservers, verify correctness, then re\u2011enable signing and publish the new DS. It\u2019s a few steps, but it preserves sanity.<\/p>\n<p>And keep an eye on interface changes. I once found a registrar that renamed DNSSEC sections in ways that hid DS fields behind \u201cadvanced\u201d toggles. Nothing was broken\u2014just\u2026 hidden. Know where your DS record lives before you touch anything else.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Certificates_ACME_and_CAA_The_Ripple_Effects\">Certificates, ACME, and CAA: The Ripple Effects<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>M&amp;A doesn\u2019t directly break TLS certificates, but it will <strong>expose weak automation<\/strong>. If your certificates rely on HTTP\u201101 challenges behind a CDN or load balancer that also routes through DNS-based tricks, double-check your renewal paths before a DNS migration. When in doubt, I prefer DNS\u201101 for fleet automation, especially on multi-tenant setups, because it decouples issuance from web routing. If you want a refresher on the trade\u2011offs, my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/acme-challenge-turleri-derinlemesine-http%e2%80%9101-dns%e2%80%9101-ve-tls-%e2%80%91alpn-%e2%80%9101-ne-zaman-hangisi\/\">ACME challenges deep dive<\/a> walks through how HTTP\u201101, DNS\u201101, and TLS\u2011ALPN\u201101 feel in real life.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re at it, peek at your <strong>CAA records<\/strong>. A registrar migration might be the nudge you needed to tighten your issuance policy or add a backup CA to avoid rate limits and outages. If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to juggle Let\u2019s Encrypt and ZeroSSL politely, here\u2019s the playbook I use: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/caa-kayitlari-derinlemesine-neden-nasil-ve-ne-zaman-coklu%e2%80%91caya-gecmelisin\/\">the CAA records deep dive and my multi\u2011CA strategy<\/a>. These are five-minute tweaks that save you hours when the unexpected happens.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Auth_Codes_Locks_and_Policy_Nuances\">Auth Codes, Locks, and Policy Nuances<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every registrar and registry combo implements policy edges a little differently. Some lock transfers aggressively; some rotate auth codes after policy actions; some disable API access briefly during ownership changes. If you rely on automation to keep a portfolio in sync, build alerts around status changes and failed API calls. The rules themselves are fairly standardized\u2014if you want a reference, you can skim the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icann.org\/resources\/pages\/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ICANN Transfer Policy<\/a>\u2014but the day\u2011to\u2011day experience lives in the implementation details. When the UI or API changes, your scripts discover those details first.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-5\"><span id=\"Strategy_Over_Panic_How_to_Prepare_Your_Portfolio\">Strategy Over Panic: How to Prepare Your Portfolio<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When M&amp;A news hits your inbox, the instinct is to brace for impact. I\u2019ve learned to treat it like an annual checkup. A few simple moves keep you ahead of 95% of surprises.<\/p>\n<p>Start with a <strong>portfolio audit<\/strong>. Export your domains, registrar, nameservers, expiry dates, and project owners. Label which ones are customer\u2011facing, which are internal, and which are defensive registrations. While you\u2019re at it, mark the ones with DNSSEC enabled, the ones using email-sensitive TXT records, and any oddball third\u2011party verifications. If a domain is \u201cmysterious\u201d to you today, it will be a headache in three months.<\/p>\n<p>Next, decide what \u201cgood\u201d looks like. For critical properties, I like two independent DNS providers, reproducible zones, low TTLs during change windows, and documented cert automation paths. If you want to get cozy with the idea, here\u2019s a friendly blueprint for resilient DNS setups: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/coklu-saglayici-dns-nasil-kurulur-octodns-ile-zero%e2%80%91downtime-gecis-ve-dayaniklilik-rehberi\/\">multi\u2011provider DNS with octoDNS and zero\u2011downtime migration<\/a>. It\u2019s not about paranoia; it\u2019s about making Tuesday afternoons boring.<\/p>\n<p>Then look at <strong>brand protection<\/strong>. Consolidation sometimes reshuffles pricing for certain TLDs or opens promotional windows. That can be your moment to close gaps: register the handful of regions or category TLDs you\u2019ve been ignoring, or prune the ones you no longer need. Deals often come with onboarding incentives\u2014free privacy, discounted first\u2011year renewals, bundled email\u2014that are worth capturing if they align with your plan.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever daydreamed about owning your own extension, this is also when the calendar matters. Registry consolidations and new application rounds tend to rhyme with each other. If \u201cbrand dot something\u201d has been on your whiteboard, give yourself a head start with a friendly primer on the process: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/icann-yeni-gtld-turu-neden-simdi-kendi-uzantini-dusunmenin-tam-zamani-mi\/\">a deep dive into ICANN\u2019s next gTLD application round<\/a>. Even if you never apply, understanding how registries plan their portfolios makes you better at spotting long\u2011term trends\u2014and pricing.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, rehearse your <strong>incident rituals<\/strong>. If a zone goes sideways during a migration, what\u2019s your first move? Can you flip traffic to another region or provider quickly? If disaster resilience is your comfort blanket (it\u2019s mine), you might appreciate this practical guide to resilient serving patterns with DNS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/cok-bolgeli-mimariler-nasil-kurulur-dns-geo%e2%80%91routing-ve-veritabani-replikasyonu-ile-korkusuz-felaket-dayanikliligi\/\">a friendly guide to multi\u2011region architectures with DNS geo\u2011routing<\/a>. It\u2019s not strictly about domains, but when acquisitions nudge platforms around, having a calm failover plan is worth its weight in quiet weekends.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-6\"><span id=\"Opportunities_Hidden_in_the_Shuffle\">Opportunities Hidden in the Shuffle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every acquisition is a fire drill. Some are a springboard. I\u2019ve watched clients use transitions to renegotiate enterprise support, consolidate billing across departments, and finally standardize DNS practices that had drifted for years. When one marketplace acquisition bundled better landers into the deal, a portfolio of brandable names suddenly started getting more targeted inquiries. It wasn\u2019t magic\u2014just better tooling that happened to show up with the new logo.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a softer opportunity: <strong>internal storytelling<\/strong>. If you\u2019ve been trying to convince leadership to invest in lifecycle hygiene\u2014things like reproducible DNS, cert automation, or brand coverage\u2014a merger is the perfect backdrop. You\u2019re not fear\u2011mongering; you\u2019re using a real event to say, \u201cLet\u2019s turn this from a worry into a non\u2011issue.\u201d A short internal doc that maps out the playbook wins hearts: here\u2019s the audit, here\u2019s our DNS redundancy, here\u2019s our cert plan, here\u2019s how we\u2019ll handle pricing changes if they come.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t overlook the <strong>secondary market<\/strong>. Transitions sometimes shift how premium names are surfaced or priced. If you monitor specific keyword sets, the post\u2011acquisition window can reveal inventory that was previously buried. A little patience and saved searches go a long way right after platforms unify.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-7\"><span id=\"Reading_the_Tea_Leaves_Whats_Next\">Reading the Tea Leaves: What\u2019s Next<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If I had to bet on the next chapter of <strong>domain industry mergers and acquisitions<\/strong>, I\u2019d point to three themes. First, <strong>vertical integration<\/strong> continues. The line between registrar, hosting, CDN, and security keeps getting blurrier. If your provider can offer domains, DNS, certificates, WAF, and maybe email under one roof, that\u2019s a stickier customer and a smoother onboarding path\u2014pure gold in a subscription business.<\/p>\n<p>Second, <strong>registry portfolio curation<\/strong> remains a quiet engine. Expect more consolidation around specialized TLD niches and backend unification. On the surface, you\u2019ll just see faster zone edits and consistent WHOIS\/ RDDS behavior. Under the hood, it\u2019s capital efficiency and ops discipline. If you enjoy following the root of it all, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iana.org\/domains\/root\/db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">IANA Root Zone Database<\/a> is a fun map of the playground\u2014every TLD, who runs it, and the footprint they manage.<\/p>\n<p>Third, <strong>compliance and policy<\/strong> steps forward. Transfers, data privacy, and registrant verification aren\u2019t getting simpler. The more portfolios move, the more those edges matter. Skim the official docs now and then\u2014even a glance at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icann.org\/resources\/pages\/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA)<\/a> teaches you how registrars think about obligations and timing. When you know the rails, surprises feel smaller.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, expect more of the same\u2014but faster. M&amp;A is how this industry breathes. The trick isn\u2019t predicting every deal; it\u2019s building muscles that make deals feel boring from your seat. When your domains and DNS are portable, your certs renew themselves, and your documentation is fresh, you get to greet acquisition emails with a shrug and a coffee.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section-8\"><span id=\"WrapUp_Steady_Hands_in_a_Busy_Market\">Wrap\u2011Up: Steady Hands in a Busy Market<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If there\u2019s one takeaway from years of watching domain companies change jerseys, it\u2019s this: calm beats clever. You don\u2019t need to outguess the market; you just need a simple routine. Keep an updated inventory. Lower TTLs before change windows. Version your zones. Check your DNSSEC path before you move anything. Make cert automation boring. And keep an eye on pricing and policy without letting it steal your attention from actual work.<\/p>\n<p>When that \u201cWe\u2019ve joined\u2026\u201d email lands, it\u2019s not a crisis. It\u2019s your cue to do a quick loop: confirm access, sanity\u2011check your domains, peek at DNS, verify automation, and note any policy changes that matter for your team. If you do that, the rest is just housekeeping. And sometimes, there\u2019s even a perk\u2014a better marketplace, a cleaner interface, or a promotional price that lets you tidy up your brand footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Hope this was helpful! If you want to go deeper on the practical side, I\u2019ve linked a few friendly guides above\u2014on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/coklu-saglayici-dns-nasil-kurulur-octodns-ile-zero%e2%80%91downtime-gecis-ve-dayaniklilik-rehberi\/\">multi\u2011provider DNS with octoDNS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/acme-challenge-turleri-derinlemesine-http%e2%80%9101-dns%e2%80%9101-ve-tls-%e2%80%91alpn-%e2%80%9101-ne-zaman-hangisi\/\">ACME automation choices<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/caa-kayitlari-derinlemesine-neden-nasil-ve-ne-zaman-coklu%e2%80%91caya-gecmelisin\/\">CAA strategies<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dchost.com\/blog\/en\/icann-yeni-gtld-turu-neden-simdi-kendi-uzantini-dusunmenin-tam-zamani-mi\/\">how to think about your own TLD<\/a>. 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