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GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) announced that Roger Chen has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 3, 2022. CEO Aman Bhutani praised Chen's leadership and operational excellence, highlighting his successful tenure as President of the Domain Registrars and Investors business. Chen has been with GoDaddy since 2015, rising through various leadership roles in the Asia Pacific region. GoDaddy continues to empower entrepreneurs globally by providing tools and resources to succeed online.
GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) announced its definitive agreement to acquire Pagely, a leader in Managed WordPress since 2009. This acquisition aims to leverage Pagely's platform expertise to enhance GoDaddy's WooCommerce SaaS offerings, targeting elevated reliability and scalability. WooCommerce powers 94% of WordPress eCommerce stores, positioning GoDaddy to further empower small businesses. Despite the acquisition, Pagely will maintain its Managed WordPress services for enterprise clients. This move reflects GoDaddy's commitment to improving the WordPress ecosystem.
GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) reported Q3 2021 financial results, showing total revenue of $964 million, up 14.2% year-over-year. Domains revenue rose 17%, and business applications revenue grew 20.4%. The company launched its OmniCommerce solution and reported an annualized gross merchandise volume of approximately $25 billion, a nearly 30% increase. GoDaddy raised its full-year revenue guidance to $3.765 billion and expects Q4 revenue around $970 million. Operating cash flow reached $226 million, supporting a share repurchase of 3.4 million shares.
GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) will hold an Investor Day in February 2022 to discuss its long-term strategy and financial framework. The company will also release its third quarter financial results on November 3, 2021, after market close, followed by a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Details on the event logistics will be shared soon. GoDaddy empowers entrepreneurs by providing tools and resources for online success.
GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) has launched two new point of sale (POS) devices: the Smart Terminal and Card Reader, aimed at small businesses to enhance their sales capabilities. This expansion of GoDaddy Payments enables businesses to manage online and offline sales efficiently, with a pricing structure that features low transaction fees. The Smart Terminal costs $249 and includes a built-in printer, while the Card Reader is priced at $49, designed for mobile transactions. These innovations aim to empower over 60% of GoDaddy's 20 million customers who operate both online and offline.
GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) hosted an online event, GoDaddy OPEN 2021, aimed at educating small business owners. A highlight was a fireside chat with Naomi Osaka, who discussed her entrepreneurial journey and her skincare brand, KINLÒ, launched in partnership with GoDaddy. KINLÒ's online store saw rapid success, selling out its Hydrating Eye Cream within 48 hours and the Golden Ritual Skincare Kit shortly after. GoDaddy's integrated payments solution powers KINLÒ, underscoring its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs. The event showcased GoDaddy's role as a facilitator for budding businesses.
GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) is hosting GoDaddy OPEN 2021, a free online event for small business owners on September 28, 2021. The event aims to assist entrepreneurs in navigating the digital landscape with insights from industry leaders and a keynote by Naomi Osaka. Attendees can participate in nine informative breakout sessions covering branding, marketing, and sales strategies, alongside networking opportunities. Personalized business coaching sessions will also be available. Registration can be completed at events.godaddy.com/open.
GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) announced the launch of GoDaddy Invoicing and Payments, a new feature in the Hub by GoDaddy Pro, designed for web designers and developers. This integrated tool simplifies invoicing by eliminating the need for third-party services. Users can manage all invoices, track payments, and issue refunds within one platform. The feature is set to go live for a limited audience in the United States in August 2021 and aims to streamline financial management for entrepreneurs. The innovation stems from GoDaddy's acquisition of Poynt in December 2020.
On August 17, 2021, GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) announced new features, Pay Links and Virtual Terminal, within GoDaddy Payments to assist small businesses in accepting online and remote payments. Many small businesses lack a web presence, making them vulnerable as consumers prefer online payments. These features allow user-friendly setups for businesses to share secure payment links or use any device as a payment terminal. GoDaddy Payments accepts major credit and debit cards with no hidden fees. This launch aims to enhance the capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in both online and offline markets.
