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Hosting Is the Next Layer AI Will Transform – Vito Peleg, CEO of Atarim
Vito Peleg of Atarim on why he reads AI as the biggest opportunity hosting has had in fifteen years, how today's vibe coders mirror the server-in-the-bedroom generation that built today's hosting market, and why reactive agencies feel like a tax while proactive ones win.
Hetzner Has Now Raised Prices Three Times in 2026. This One Is Different.
Hetzner announced its third price move of 2026 on May 27, effective June 15. New orders only, portfolio standardised into -1/-2/-3 tiers, and a new Limited tier introduces hardware segmentation as a structural market shift. Other European hosts will face pressure to follow.
Cloudflare Called It AI Restructuring. Every Hosting Company Faces the Same Decision.
Cloudflare cut 1,100 employees (20% of headcount) on a $639.8M record revenue day and used a "builders, sellers, measurers" framework that maps directly onto hosting operations. Billing, support triage, and compliance are where AI closed the gap. The advantage goes to who acts first.
WordCamp Europe 2026: A Hosting Industry Guide to the Schedule
WordCamp Europe 2026 opens June 4 in Kraków with Contributor Day plus two conference days. The Inside WordPress 7.0 panel anchors Friday. Hosting-specific sessions cover stress testing, secure hosting, DDoS, and CERN's 800-site migration. Over a dozen hosting companies sponsor.
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Launch of five new Top-Level Domains
Internet Naming Co. has unveiled five new top-level domains (TLDs): .diy, .food, .living, .lifestyle, and .vana, entered their early access phase today. The launch was first announced a month ago on the LinkedIn profile of the Trademark Clearinghouse, among others.
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GoDaddy wants to end cooperation with IFFOR
GoDaddy is coming out with an initiative some 20 years after the .xxx domain was granted "sponsored" gTLD status to eliminate what the registry considers unnecessary complexities from the domain agreement. At the heart of GoDaddy's proposal is the desire to terminate its association with the International Foundation For Online Responsibility (IFFOR), the sponsor for
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Tucows Q4 Domains: decent $61.8 million revenue. Investor reaction: falling stock price.
Tucows is one of the most interesting companies in the domain market in my opinion. It has its own specificity. It is distinctive and has an idea for itself while not being afraid to take risks by undertaking many projects in its history (especially through successful acquisitions of other companies) that complement their core business.
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ICANN spent $5 million more than planned
ICANN, the global coordinator for the Internet's system of domains, reported spending $72 million out of its $74 million revenue in the six months leading up to December 31, 2023. This expenditure significantly exceeded the $67 million that had been budgeted for the period, marking a deviation from planned financial management. The bulk of this
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.CFD market’s rapid registration surge
In just one year, the domain market has witnessed an extraordinary transformation. The nTLD .cfd extension, initially recording 153,650 active domains in February 2023, achieved an impressive growth, soaring to 1,338,690 domains by February 2024.
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Shift: VPS over Resellers
In December 2023, HostGator withdrew from offering Reseller hosting services, replacing them with a VPS server offer. Price-wise, it’s… expensive.
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GoDaddy’s stock reaches all-time high, with the company’s value nearing $16 billion USD.
In the latest financial report released by GoDaddy Inc., the renowned web services company has showcased a stellar performance. Let's delve into the details of GoDaddy's financial results, contextualizing them within the broader narrative of shareholder expectations.
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Verisign’s 2023 performance
We check Verisign's report for the last quarter of 2023 and compare it with statements for previous years. Is the registrar holding up well despite declines in maintained domains? What are its plans for this year? We already know!
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Merging giants: Nexcess meets Liquid Web
The web hosting landscape is witnessing a monumental shift as Nexcess and Liquid Web, two titans in the domain, decide to merge under the Liquid Web brand. This fusion marks a significant moment in the managed hosting arena, promising to redefine the service standards for WordPress, WooCommerce, and Magento platforms. But what does this consolidation
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OVH opens its first two local zones
OVHcloud is just launching its first two Local Zones in Europe. However, plans go further and by 2026 they want to have as many as 150 Local Zones of their own. We check it out and compare it to the competitor.
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Namecheap further on the warpath with ICANN
In the ever-evolving domain of internet governance, few disputes have captured as much attention as the ongoing tussle between Namecheap, a leading domain name registrar, and ICANN. Today we're going to dig deeper into the chronological sequence of events that showcases Namecheap's relentless pursuit to safeguard domain name price caps. It is now a year
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From web to wallet: GoDaddy and ENS’s revolutionary crypto collaboration
The partnership aims to seamlessly integrate traditional domain names with blockchain technology, enabling more efficient management of cryptocurrency wallets.
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Hostinger’s milestone of 2.5 million active clients: a testament to strategic growth
Hostinger's impressive rise from 1.5 million to 2.5 million in just two years. This achievement is not just a number - it is a testament to Hostinger's strategic growth, innovative solutions and customer-centric approach.
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Namecheap – double digit growth in 2023
Namecheap, a privately owned domain registrar and services company, has unveiled its financial results for 2023 to Domain Name Wire. In 2023, the company generated a revenue of $335.6 million, marking a 15.2% increase compared to the $291.4 million earned in 2022. Namecheap experienced notable growth in its domains under management (DUMs) as well, adding
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