As a small business owner for over 20 years, I’ve seen just about everything—from juggling a corporate job while dreaming of entrepreneurship to eventually designing and selling over 40 products. For 10 of those years, I’ve also been deep in the domain industry, which has given me a ton of different perspectives on how things have evolved. And believe me, they’re changing faster than ever. But here’s the deal: not every shiny new tool or trend is worth diving into. At Kaktai, we’re here to help you navigate through the noise and find the best tools to make smart decisions without the headaches.
So, what’s got me excited? We’re on the verge of seeing more websites than ever before! But let’s be honest, with that comes a lot more junk—and probably a fair share of scams too. As more domains are being registered, we’re going to need to stay sharp.
We’re on the brink of a huge wave in website creation, powered by AI tools and platforms that are optimized for mobile users. Launching a website has never been easier.
According to Verisign’s Q2 2024 Domain Name Industry Brief, a whopping 5.8 million new domains were registered in the past quarter alone—that’s 64,000 new domains every day. But here’s the catch: 70% of those domains are just sitting there, undeveloped, waiting to become actual websites. That’s nearly 47,000 potential websites ready to be built every day.
Part of this growth is thanks to the rise in small businesses—about 15,000 new ones are created daily, and most of them are going to need a website. The good news? Today’s technology makes it possible to whip up a good-looking, functional website in just minutes. And with AI in the mix, this growth is only going to speed up.
With more than 60% of web traffic now coming from smartphones, the demand for complex, fancy websites is fading. What people really want are simple, mobile-friendly sites that work without a hitch.
Looking ahead, it’s all about giving new businesses and domain owners easy-to-use platforms that let them bring their ideas to life quickly and effortlessly. The future of website creation is here, and AI is at the wheel. Let’s make sure we’re all along for the ride.