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Hostinger Horizons: a new AI web app builder
by Kamil Kołosowski · 20 Feb 2025 · 3 min read
Hostinger has announced the launch of Hostinger Horizons, a no-code AI-powered tool for building and publishing web apps. Unlike other AI website builders, Hostinger Horizons focuses on interactive web applications, not just static websites. The platform aims to simplify web app creation, making it accessible to users without coding knowledge.
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DreamHost expands with a new data center
by Kamil Kołosowski · 13 Feb 2025 · 2 min read
DreamHost, a company known for hosting and domain services, has opened its first data center outside the United States. The new facility in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is set to improve website speed and reliability for many users.
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WHOIS is being replaced by RDAP
by Kamil Kołosowski · 3 Feb 2025 · 2 min read
The long-standing WHOIS system for looking up domain name registration details is coming to an end. Starting January 28, 2025, ICANN will officially replace WHOIS with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). But don’t worry—this change isn’t happening overnight, and most users won’t notice any immediate disruptions.
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World Host Group Acquires A2 Hosting
by Jason Nickerson · 29 Jan 2025 · 3 min read
The shift of World Host Group acquiring A2 Hosting marks a major event in the ever-evolving field of web hosting. Through this acquisition, A2 Hosting also…
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Namecheap wraps up 2024 with $398M in revenue and 18% growth
by Michiel Grotenhuis · 27 Jan 2025 · 1 min read
Namecheap closed out 2024 just shy of a major milestone, with $398 million in revenue. CEO Richard Kirkendall shared the news on X, noting that this figure includes revenue from their Spaceship platform. While they didn’t quite hit the $400M mark, an 18% year-over-year growth rate is impressive in such a crowded and competitive industry.
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Is this the end for Shared Hosting? My view
by Lukasz Gawior · 23 Jan 2025 · 6 min read
Shared hosting has always been rooted in one core idea: to offer a low-cost, user-friendly solution for hosting websites, accessible even to those with minimal technical…
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Hexonet is shutting down – customers to move to CentralNic Reseller
by Kamil Kołosowski · 21 Jan 2025 · 1 min read
Hexonet, a well-known domain reseller platform, is shutting down as part of Team Internet Group’s efforts to streamline its operations. The transition will take place over the next few months, with Hexonet customers being migrated to CentralNic Reseller, another platform within the group.
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Google introduces .channel domain
by Kamil Kołosowski · 20 Jan 2025 · 2 min read
Google Registry is set to launch a new top-level domain (TLD), .channel, aimed specifically at content creators. The rollout begins in February, offering creators a new…
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Miss Group prepares for sale. What lies ahead for the Nordic hosting giant?
by Lukasz Gawior · 15 Jan 2025 · 2 min read
Miss Group, a leading Swedish web hosting company, is reportedly preparing for a significant ownership change. Founder Mattias Kaneteg and majority shareholder Perwyn are said to…
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OVHcloud’s solid start to 2025
by Kamil Kołosowski · 13 Jan 2025 · 2 min read
OVHcloud, has kicked off 2025 with a strong financial performance, affirming its annual growth targets. The company’s Q1 FY2025 results highlight solid organic revenue growth, a strong international presence, and significant momentum in both the Private and Public Cloud sectors.
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