Author: Mr. WHT

70 articles

New companies join our hosting jobs platform
by Mr. WHT · 12 May 2025 · 1 min read
Today, we're pleased to officially welcome three new companies to our list of featured employers: Web Hosting Canada, AEserver Group, and Cloud86. These companies now appear alongside well-known names such as GoDaddy, Hostinger, Kinsta, Namecheap, SiteGround, and World Hosting Group.
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Top 7 sessions you can’t miss at WordCamp Europe 2025
by Mr. WHT · 9 May 2025 · 4 min read
WordCamp Europe 2025 will take place from June 5–7 in Basel, Switzerland. It’s the biggest WordPress event in Europe, gathering users, developers, and entrepreneurs from all…
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Hosting.com: the story behind a global hosting brand
by Mr. WHT · 6 May 2025 · 6 min read
Seb de Lemos didn’t mean to start one of the world’s fastest-growing hosting companies. Like many in the industry, he began at home, "playing around with computers in my parents’ house" as he says. What started as a teenage experiment eventually became a global brand managing millions of websites: World Host Group.
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GoDaddy shows Q1 2025 growth
by Mr. WHT · 5 May 2025 · 2 min read
GoDaddy has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company showed solid growth across most areas, even though net income dropped compared to last year due to a large one-time tax benefit in 2024.
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A2 Hosting has officially rebranded as Hosting.com
by Mr. WHT · 2 May 2025 · 4 min read
In a move that marks a significant milestone for one of the web hosting industry's most recognized and respected names, A2 Hosting has officially rebranded as Hosting.com. This transformation isn't just a cosmetic change — it's a powerful leap into the future, backed by strategic vision, enhanced infrastructure, and global ambition.
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Web.com is shutting down: Newfold moves customers to Network Solutions
by Mr. WHT · 28 Apr 2025 · 1 min read
There’s a big change coming in the industry. Newfold Digital – the company behind brands like Bluehost, HostGator, and Network Solutions – announced today that it is closing the Web.com brand. In the next few weeks, all Web.com customer accounts will be moved to Network Solutions.
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World Host Group acquires FastComet
by Mr. WHT · 24 Apr 2025 · 3 min read
World Host Group is on the move again. Just four months after partnering with A2 Hosting, the global platform has now acquired FastComet — a high-performance hosting provider known for its developer-first tools and hands-on support. But what’s driving these moves, and what does it mean for the industry?
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OVHcloud shows its strength
by Mr. WHT · 23 Apr 2025 · 4 min read
Sustainability remains a core part of the OVHcloud identity. The company recently improved its score in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment by 10 points, placing it in the top 16 percent of the industry. It’s a rare blend of high performance and high principle—a combination that many modern tech buyers are increasingly prioritizing.
Mass phishing targeting hosting companies — how domain renewal scams work and how to stay safe
by Mr. WHT · 15 Apr 2025 · 7 min read
In recent months, we’ve seen a dramatic rise in phishing attempts targeting hosting company customers. The pattern is simple: someone impersonates a known brand and sends a fake email urging the recipient to urgently renew a domain or hosting service.
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Automattic launches AI site builder
by Mr. WHT · 11 Apr 2025 · 2 min read
There’s a quiet but powerful change happening in the world of website building. Step by step, one company after another is switching from traditional drag-and-drop tools to smart, AI-powered builders. This week, Automattic – the company behind WordPress.com – joined the race in a big way.
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