Category: Industry reports

The Linux Foundation has just announced something big for WordPress users and developers - the FAIR Package Manager project. This new tool promises to change the way plugins and themes are shared and updated, making the WordPress ecosystem more stable, secure, and open.

HostPapa, a Canadian company that helps businesses create and manage their online presence, just hit a big milestone. Jamie Opalchuk, Founder and CEO of HostPapa, proudly shared the news on LinkedIn - they have secured $130 million in new financing, led by the Bank of Montreal along with several other major banks.

Big news for domain investors and startup founders: Atom, known for its domain marketplace and branding platform, has officially become an ICANN-accredited registrar. The company shared the announcement on its LinkedIn profile, marking a fresh start in the domain space.

Richard Kirkendall, CEO of Namecheap, announced on X.com on May 8 that Spaceship — a Namecheap-affiliated brand — has officially released Thunderbolt, a brand-new encrypted communication app that uses your domain name as your identifier instead of a phone number or email address.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From April 7-11, 2025, the digital world will gather online for Atarim Summit, a FREE event packed with expert insights, strategies, and future-focused conversations about the web design and agency industry. Whether you’re a solo freelancer or part of a growing digital team, this summit offers a unique chance to learn from global leaders.

Rocket.net was ranked number 9 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals: Southeast list. This list highlights the fastest-growing private companies in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and more.