Newfold Digital

Newfold Digital operates as one of the web hosting industry's quiet powerhouses, managing a portfolio of brands that millions of small businesses and individuals rely on daily. What sets this Jacksonville-based company apart isn't just its scale—serving nearly seven million customers globally—but the strategic way it has assembled and operates distinct hosting and domain brands under one umbrella while letting each maintain its identity.

Founded in 2021 through the combination of Endurance Web Presence and Web.com Group, Newfold Digital emerged as a consolidated force in the web services industry. The company's portfolio reads like a who's who of hosting: Bluehost, HostGator, Network Solutions, Register.com, CrazyDomains, and Web.com among others. But this isn't just a collection of acquired brands—it's a carefully orchestrated ecosystem where each brand serves different market segments while sharing backend infrastructure and support.

The company's approach to domain services extends beyond simple registration. Through its NameJet and SnapNames platforms, Newfold Digital operates significant domain auction marketplaces that handle millions in expired domain sales annually. Recent data shows these platforms combined to sell over 240 domains for $2,000 or more across December 2025 and January 2026, totaling nearly $1.4 million in high-value domain transactions.

What makes Newfold Digital particularly interesting in the DNS and hosting space is its dual-group structure. The company operates through two main divisions: the Network Solutions Group, which encompasses domain-focused brands like Network Solutions, Register.com, Domain.com, and MarkMonitor (until its recent sale), and the Bluehost Group, led by CEO Sachin Puri, which focuses on hosting brands and AI-driven website building tools.

The company's recent strategic moves reveal its focus on core competencies. In late 2025, Newfold Digital sold MarkMonitor—an enterprise-level domain management and brand protection service—to Com Laude to concentrate investment on its primary brands Network Solutions and Bluehost. This divestiture, along with the integration of Web.com into Network Solutions in June 2025, shows a company streamlining its operations around its most successful platforms.

With backing from private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group and a diverse portfolio spanning hosting, domain registration, website building tools, and domain auctions, Newfold Digital has positioned itself as a comprehensive web services provider. The company's ability to maintain distinct brand identities while leveraging shared resources and technology infrastructure represents a unique approach in an industry where many companies either operate as pure-play specialists or struggle to effectively manage multiple brands.