Industry reports — Web Hosting News

As of Q2 2024, the total number of domain name registrations stood at 362.4 million, reflecting a stable market compared to Q1 2024. This stability is noteworthy amidst the fluctuating digital landscape. On a year-over-year basis, domain registrations have increased by 5.8 million, marking a 1.6% growth.

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, and technology is continuously evolving.

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. This investment comes in collaboration with Hg, a leading investor in European software and services, and CPP Investments, further cementing team.blue's position as a major player in the European digital landscape.

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 or prior association with Spaceship. However, there is one “but,” which I will speak about in a moment.

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.

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, leveraging the technology of WP Cloud from

In the ever-evolving world of web hosting, the recent closure of iBrave Hosting has left many of its customers in a state of uncertainty and frustration. This blog post delves into the

In an exciting development for the art community, .ART Registry and HUG have announced a strategic partnership aimed at empowering artists by enhancing their digital presence. This collaboration is set to offer significant benefits to artists globally, making it easier for them to establish a professional online identity.

team.blue has announced a major investment from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), valued at approximately €4.8 billion, acquiring a 20% interest in the company. This transaction positions team.blue among the largest privately owned technology companies in Europe.

The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has been experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity. Since our last update in April, the number of registered .ai domains has surged, reflecting the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications. This trend underscores the significance of the .ai domain in the tech industry, making it a hot commodity for businesses and innovators.

Rocket.net recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking four years since its public launch. The journey from its inception to becoming a key player in the hosting industry has been marked by continuous growth, internal advancements, and robust community engagement. Let's delve into the highlights of Rocket.net's fourth year and the exciting developments on the horizon.

OVHcloud, one of the leading European cloud companies, has published its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company reported significant revenue growth, continued international expansion, and the introduction of innovative technological solutions. Below is a detailed summary of these results, including year-over-year (Y-Y) comparisons and key achievements.

I recently learned from HostPapa’s LinkedIn profile that the company has announced its acquisition of Brandpa’s premium domain marketplace. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in HostPapa's growth strategy. Although the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the acquisition is set to close today.

Porkbun, the domain registrar known for its affordability and customer-centric approach, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 2 million domains under management. This achievement marks a notable acceleration in the company's growth, having taken seven years to reach its first million domains and just two years to double that number.

Wix.com, a global provider of website creation services, announced the availability of its AI Website Builder in several new languages. Users from different parts of the world can now use this tool in their native language.

Oracle and Google have unveiled a new multicloud offering that integrates Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This collaboration aims to benefit enterprise customers by allowing seamless application deployment across both cloud environments.

In an era where digital security is more crucial than ever, Aruba S.p.A., a leading Italian web hosting and domain registration company, has once again demonstrated its steadfast commitment to protecting its stakeholders. On 11/06/2024 morning, a potential crisis was averted thanks to the swift and effective actions of Aruba’s monitoring team.

Richard Kirkendall proudly announced on x.com that the company has reached the milestone of 1 million domains under its management. This rapid growth not only underscores the effectiveness of Spaceship's business strategy but also highlights its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

OVHcloud, a leading European cloud provider, has inaugurated its first "Local Zone" public cloud in Prague. This strategic move is set to facilitate Polish businesses in their expansion into the Czech Republic, leveraging advanced edge computing technology to deploy cloud infrastructure in just a few weeks.

The S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that GoDaddy will be included in the S&P 500 index, effective before the opening of trading on June 24, 2024. This shift is part of the index's quarterly rebalancing, a process designed to ensure that the S&P 500 continues to represent the leading companies in the large-cap market.