Welcome back to GoDaddy Release Notes, a blog that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners the latest news, product updates and innovations. In October, GoDaddy excelled in Managed WordPress hosting uptime and performance, Pagely partnered with Zend. The domain investor experience was significantly improved due to Afternic’s game-changing service launch and GoDaddy Auctions enhancements. Additionally, GoDaddy Registry shared cybersecurity tips to stay safe and senior expert leaders provided valuable insights to improve online security and brand protection. Read on to learn more:
- Discover the Future of GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress Performance
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GoDaddy's Managed WordPress hosting has become an industry leader in performance and uptime due to the integration of the global Cloudflare content delivery network (CDN), AI-based features and a WordPress-optimized hosting stack. This great achievement was proven through the independent benchmarks run by Catchpoint throughout 2023, outperforming major competitors in Q3 2023.
To learn more about this initiative and what regions were tested, click here.
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Pagely Updates and Partnership Announcement
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Pagely, a GoDaddy company and a pioneer in Managed WordPress since 2009, has provided expert hosting solutions to major media, public sector and Fortune 1000 clientele for over a decade.
The focus for Pagely over the last year has been to resolve compatibility issues and introduce initiatives that will streamline the transition process for customers from different Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) versions.
To that effect, Pagely partnered with Zend to offer PHP Long Term Support (LTS), giving customers extended time post-End of Life (EOL), to update their WordPress site securely. This flexibility allows developers to manage compatibility updates that align with their priorities.
For more information on the latest EOLs and the new PHP LTS offering, visit the Pagely Blog.
- Elevate Domain Transactions with Afternic’s Custom Checkout Link
- Afternic has introduced a game-changing service for domain name investors, the Custom Checkout Link. This service allows sellers to use Afternic’s parent company, GoDaddy, and its platform to close domain transactions once a sale price has been negotiated with a prospective buyer. Afternic is leaning on Dan.com to enable this service for maximum buyer confidence.
Read more about how this service works in the Afternic Blog.
- GoDaddy Registry Shares Tips to Stay Safe Online
- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and GoDaddy Registry shared invaluable insights on enhancing digital safety. From the significance of strong passwords and regular software updates, to managing Wi-Fi security, encrypted communication and securing Internet of Things devices, the blog provides essential tips to safeguard personal and institutional information from cyber threats.
Learn more about protecting against evolving digital risks in the GoDaddy Registry Blog.
- GoDaddy Product News in the Media
- In a recent Forbes article, Laka Sriram, Vice President of Product Management at GoDaddy, shared how Enhancing Customer Satisfaction: The AI-Centric Approach focuses on personalization by leveraging industry insights and reducing complexities for tailored customer experiences.
- Phil Lodico, Head of GoDaddy Corporate Domains, discussed Examining .ai Domains and Their Additional IT, Compliance and Legal Requirements with Legaltech News. In this article, Lodico talks about the growing importance of .ai domains amid the rise of artificial intelligence, emphasizing their role in protecting brands from cybersquatting and safeguarding online brand integrity.
- Katie Ruhe, Account Executive for GoDaddy Corporate Domains collaborated with Phil Lodico on What IT Professionals Need to Know about SSL Certificates for Websites with InfoSecurity Magazine. They highlighted the importance of centralized management, compliance and the value of enlisting a registrar to simplify SSL certificate management, while enhancing website security.
Check back next month for the newest updates on the tools and resources GoDaddy is designing and delivering to help small businesses thrive!