000webhost shuts down after 17 years

The closure of 000webhost is a symbol of the end of an era in internet history. For 17 years, this platform was an oasis for those who wanted to start their journey in web development without incurring costs. Despite its ups and downs, 000webhost was a true legend of free hosting. Its closure marks a time when user expectations are rising.

Opus Origin acquires WHD Event GmbH, expanding global hosting and cloud event portfolio

In a significant development within the cloud and hosting sectors, UK start-up Opus Origin has acquired WHD Event GmbH from Equivia Partners. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Opus Origin, positioning them as key players in organizing large-scale international events within these industries.

Sofina’s strategic investment in team.blue: a boost for European SMBs

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz in the digital solutions industry about team.blue. From securing significant investments to expanding through strategic acquisitions, team.blue is making waves across Europe. Today, Sofina, a global investment company, announced a direct, minority investment in team.blue.

Spaceship wants to revolutionize domain research with its own WHOIS tool

In a groundbreaking move, Spaceship, in collaboration with Namecheap, has unveiled a free Whois history tool available on Spaceship.com. This tool marks a significant advancement in the accessibility and transparency of domain ownership information, offering users a comprehensive view of historical Whois data without the need for any login.

Guest post: Who are Private Equity hosting rollups – and what are their playbooks?

Private equity firms like Cinven, HgCapital and CVC have billions into web hosting aggregators. Why - and what have they achieved?

WP Engine acquires NitroPack

WP Engine just announced on their LinkedIn profile an exciting acquisition: NitroPack, a Bulgarian company known for its comprehensive website performance solutions. This move is set to bring significant benefits to both WP Engine and its customers, further cementing WP Engine's position in the web hosting industry.

SharedGrid announces new data centre in Ashburn

SharedGrid has recently announced on LinkedIn the launch of their new data centre located in Ashburn, Virginia, USA. This expansion marks a significant step for the company, enhancing their hosting capabilities and offering clients more robust and efficient services.

Users criticize drastic Webflow price hikes

In recent days, the online design and development community has been abuzz with controversy surrounding a drastic price increase implemented by Webflow, a popular web...

Navigating success in the hosting industry: An Interview with Simeon Mitev, CEO of HostArmada.com

HostArmada is a rapidly growing web hosting company recognized for its innovative and reliable services. They specialize in fast and secure hosting solutions, including shared...

New opportunities for agencies with Bluehost Cloud

In the ever-evolving world of web hosting, agencies are constantly on the lookout for solutions that offer reliability, performance, and ease of use. Bluehost Cloud,...

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