Google today revealed that it is building a domain registration service called Google Domains. The product is still an early work in progress, so it’s in invite-only beta for now but should be more widely_available to_consumers soon. Google’s small business-facing division decided to build the product because, according to its research, 55 percent of small businesses still don’t have a website. Since the domain acts as the foundation of a website, Google decided to do more to help companies get started with their online presence. Website building services Squarespace, Wix, Weebly and Shopify have signed on as partners. Unlike some...

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