What Register.com does

Register.com is a domain name registrar and integrated web services provider that has operated continuously since 1998 and is now consolidated under the Network Solutions, LLC brand within the Newfold Digital portfolio. Its core product is domain name registration and management, extended through an all-in-one platform that bundles shared and WordPress web hosting, SSL certificates and SiteLock-powered website security, Google Workspace and proprietary professional email, and a suite of marketing tools (SEO analyser, website grader, business directory tool, CRM, social marketing, checkout, and marketing calendar apps). The platform also includes an AI-assisted Website Builder and a separate eCommerce Website Builder, plus professional services for website design, SEO, and pay-per-click advertising, offered via a 'Hire a Pro' program.

The underlying technology is an integrated web platform that exposes domain search, WHOIS lookup, transfer, forwarding, bulk search, privacy/expiration/trademark protection, and account management under a single interface. Distribution combines a 24/7 self-serve online storefront with a Business Consultants phone-sales motion for enterprise and complex needs, plus 24/7 live chat support. Revenue mechanics are primarily subscription-recurring (annual and multi-year domain registrations, hosting tiers, SSL renewals, email subscriptions, and marketing app subscriptions) with a smaller professional-services stream from website design and marketing engagements.

The company targets Small and Medium Businesses as its primary segment, with secondary segments in Web Designers/Marketing Professionals (who use the platform for client work and resold services) and Enterprise customers (domain portfolio management, scalable hosting, corporate email, and security). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based for most services. The business is privately held as a subsidiary of Newfold Digital, with no public ticker, no disclosed funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue figures in the source data.

Name

Register.com

Legal name

Network Solutions, LLC

Website

https://register.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Register.com is a domain registrar and integrated web services provider (domains, hosting, AI website builder, security, email, and marketing tools) serving primarily SMBs, now consolidated under Network Solutions, LLC within the Newfold Digital portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domain Registration and Web Hosting Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce & Retail CRM (Customer Data, Loyalty & Personalization) (HDAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Domain name registration
• Web hosting services
• Website builder software
• Ssl security certificates
• Professional email hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Domain Name Registration: Annual and multi-year domain registration fees for .com, .net, and other TLDs. Domains can be registered, transferred, and managed through the platform with add-on services like privacy protection and expiration protection.
2. Web Hosting Services: Shared hosting and WordPress hosting services with various tiers. Includes setup, technical support, and ongoing hosting infrastructure maintenance.
3. Security Products: SSL certificates and website security solutions (SiteLock) providing protection for business websites.
4. Professional Email Services: Google Workspace integration and proprietary professional email solutions for business communication.
5. Marketing Tools and Services: SEO services, pay-per-click advertising, social marketing app, CRM app, marketing calendar, and business directory tools.
6. Website Design Services: Professional services including website design, online store design, website + marketing bundles, and IT services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Register.com is an integrated online services platform that sells domain name registration, shared and WordPress web hosting, AI-powered do-it-yourself website and eCommerce builders, SSL and SiteLock website security, and professional email (including Google Workspace), along with a portfolio of marketing tools (SEO analyser, CRM, social marketing, checkout, marketing calendar) and website grader. Customers can self-serve all transactions online, with 24/7 chat and a Business Consultants phone team available for enterprise and complex needs. The platform is unified under the Network Solutions brand within the Newfold Digital corporate portfolio.

Product overview

Register.com operates as a domain registration and web services provider now merged with Network Solutions under the Newfold corporate umbrella. The platform offers a unified portfolio centered on domain name registration as the core product, complemented by AI-powered website building tools (AI Website Builder and eCommerce Website Builder), web hosting services including WordPress-specific hosting, and essential security products (SSL Certificates and Website Security via SiteLock). Email services include Google Workspace integration and Professional Email. The product suite extends into marketing tools including SEO Site Analyser, Website Grader, Business Directory Tool, Checkout App, CRM App, Marketing Calendar App, and Social Marketing App. Professional services are available through the 'Hire a Pro' program covering website design, eCommerce design, SEO services, and Pay-Per-Click advertising. Additional offerings include domain management tools (Domain Transfer, Domain Forwarding, WHOIS Lookup, Domain Privacy + Protection, Domain Expiration Protection, Trademark Protection), plus reseller and affiliate programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Register.com: Domain name registration and web hosting services brand now integrated with Network Solutions

Products and services

• Domain Name Registration Core domain name registration service allowing users to search, register, transfer, and manage .com, .net, and other TLD domains, including cheap, premium, and aftermarket domains. Sold via annual and multi-year subscriptions with optional add-ons such as privacy protection, expiration protection, and trademark protection.
• AI Website Builder Do-it-yourself website builder tool incorporating AI capabilities to help non-technical users create business websites and eCommerce sites. Offered as a standalone product alongside an eCommerce Website Builder variant.
• Web Hosting Shared web hosting service providing server space and infrastructure for websites, including setup, technical support, and ongoing maintenance, sold via tiered subscription plans.
• WordPress Hosting Specialized hosting optimized for WordPress websites with enhanced performance and management features compared to standard shared hosting.
• SSL Certificates Security certificates that enable HTTPS encryption for websites to secure data transmission, sold as a standalone subscription product.
• Website Security (SiteLock) Security suite protecting websites from malware, threats, and vulnerabilities, provided through a SiteLock partnership and sold as a standalone subscription product.
• Google Workspace Integrated email and productivity suite including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Docs, sold through Register.com for use with registered domains.
• Professional Email Custom domain-based email hosting service for business communication, sold as a standalone subscription alternative or complement to Google Workspace.
• Website Design Services Professional web design services for businesses needing custom website development, sold as a quoted project-based service.
• Online Store Design Professional eCommerce website design services for building custom online stores, sold as a quoted project-based service.
• SEO Services Professional search engine optimization services to improve website visibility in search results, sold as a quoted professional service.
• Pay-Per-Click Advertising Paid advertising management services for platforms like Google Ads and Bing Ads, sold as a quoted professional service.
• Domain Reseller Program Program allowing partners to resell domain registration services under their own brand via ResellerClub integration.
• Affiliate Program Referral program allowing partners to earn commissions by referring new customers to Register.com and Network Solutions.
• Platinum Program Enhanced domain management program with additional features and priority support for valued customers needing advanced domain portfolio handling.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Network SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegister.com has merged/integrated with Network Solutions, operating under the same brand and platform. The company now redirects to Network Solutions (networksolutions.com) and uses shared infrastructure. All products and services are unified under the Network Solutions brand while maintaining Register.com customer base.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationRegister.com offers Google Workspace as an integrated professional email solution for customers, allowing integration of Google's productivity suite with registered domains.
• Newfold Digital (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegister.com is part of Newfold Digital (newfold.com), a parent company that owns multiple web services brands including Network Solutions, Register.com, and other domain/hosting companies. Newfold manages legal, privacy, and corporate functions (legal.newfold.com, newfold.com/privacy-center).
• GigaLayerminorOthersGigaLayer, an African web hosting company, acquired Registeram.com Limited (a Nigerian web hosting firm related to the Register brand) in a full acquisition. This is a separate entity from Register.com and represents an acquisition of a similarly-named competitor/brand in the African market, not a partnership with Register.com itself.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wix: Wix is a dominant AI-enabled website builder and hosting platform for SMBs and entrepreneurs — competing broadly with Register.com's integrated website/hosting/email suite, though not a domain registrar.
• Squarespace: Squarespace is a leading all-in-one website builder targeting SMBs, creators and small online stores — a broader incumbent competing with Register.com's AI Website Builder and eCommerce Builder, but without domain registrar roots.

Direct peers

• Cloudflare: Cloudflare is a major domain registrar priced at cost and a leading web infrastructure/security provider — directly competitive with Register.com's domain registration, SSL and website security offerings.
• Bluehost: Bluehost is a Newfold Digital-owned hosting provider specializing in WordPress hosting, domains and website builder — directly comparable to Register.com's hosting/WordPress/builder offerings and SMB segment.
• DreamHost: DreamHost provides shared/managed/WordPress hosting, domain registration, email and SSL to SMBs and developers — directly overlapping with Register.com's hosting and domain product portfolio.
• Namecheap: Namecheap is a direct competitor in domain registration and web hosting with a self-serve PLG model, overlapping closely with Register.com's core domain/hosting offering and price-sensitive SMB and individual customer base.
• Hover: Hover (a Tucows company) is a domain registrar focused on individuals, freelancers and SMBs — directly comparable to Register.com's core domain registration business with a similar self-serve online customer experience.
• IONOS: IONOS offers domain registration, shared/WordPress hosting, email, website builders and SSL certificates aimed at SMBs in Europe and globally — a close functional peer to Register.com's integrated online presence suite.
• HostGator: HostGator is a fellow Newfold Digital brand offering shared hosting, domains, website builder and email; operating under the same parent as Register.com with overlapping product lines and SMB target customers.
• GoDaddy: GoDaddy is the world's largest domain registrar and a leading SMB web hosting provider, offering an integrated suite spanning domains, hosting, website builder, email and security — directly comparable to Register.com's product surface and SMB target customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/register_com
• Facebookfacebook.com/register.domain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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