Apr, 2016 : Squarespace Domains Recently Launched by Squarespace
📅 - Squarespace, a DIY website builder, has recently decided to enter into the domain business with Squarespace Domains. This company will help to compete with GoDaddy and other domain registrars for small business and personal web pages.
Squarespace will offer about 200 top-level domains and will stress the ease of use including support and service. They will also offer spam-free page parking for those looking to start a new domain, but looking to build the website later.
Domains through Squarespace are $20 and automatically come with WHOIS privacy. .
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