You need context in order to understand the data.

There are many good sources for new top level domain name data out there. Sites like nTLDStats.com and namestat.org do a good job presenting data.

But without context, it can mislead onlookers. Onlookers would think that .top is the most popular top level domain and HiChina is absolutely crushing it with new TLD sales.

Of course, insiders know the reason .top has more domains registered and HiChina is a top seller.

Consider a post on SeekingAlpha this morning titled “GoDaddy Is Unprepared For The Future Of Domain Names”. Click to continue reading…