Squarespace Says It Will Purchase Google Domains Belongings From Alphabet

With the acquisition of Google Domains belongings, Squarespace will turn into the brand new enterprise market for almost 10 million domains initially tied to Google’s comparatively short-lived endeavor. For purchasers apprehensive in regards to the renewal of domains bought from the Google service, the corporate assures that Squarespace “honor all present Google Domains prospects’ renewal costs for at the least 12 months following the closing of the transaction.”

The 2 corporations additionally promise that area migration will probably be a seamless course of, however that is barely ever the case. It’s also not clear whether or not following the 12-month honorary section of protecting the renewal charges intact, Squarespace will cost extra or start to push its website-building providers as a compulsory providing.

But it surely seems to be like Squarespace received its fingers on a plum enterprise alternative. The corporate says will probably be the unique area marketplace for any one that goals to get a site with their Google Workspace subscription for a minimal three-year period. Squarespace, which made a reputation for itself as a spot to construct web sites, additionally provides area identify registration providers. For present Google Domains prospects, they do not must take any motion on their finish, for now. Squarespace will let customers transfer their web site to its personal platform alongside the area switch, and transfer their customized area from one website to a different, as lengthy it’s hosted on Squarespace servers.