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Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
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The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
We Ranked Hosting Two Ways. We Resolved 108 GoDaddy Domains: 96 Point at Amazon.
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Ranked by domains on their nameservers, GoDaddy leads with 73.1 million. Ranked by hosting attribution it falls to 3.5 million, but that column records whose address space a site is served from. We resolved a sample of GoDaddy's domains: 89% land in blocks registered to Amazon.
IONOS Is Cutting 12% of Its Workforce Five Weeks After Raising Its Revenue Outlook.
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IONOS will reduce headcount from about 3,800 to about 3,350, spending around EUR 35 million once to save up to EUR 30 million a year from 2027. IONOS says the savings will be reinvested, including in AI product development and cloud, and its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast is unchanged.
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Why WordCamp is essential for hosting providers
WordCamp conferences are globally recognized events that bring together diverse segments of the WordPress community. From individual users to agencies, developers, marketers, designers, and even sales representatives — WordCamp is a melting pot of ideas, innovations, and networking opportunities. For hosting providers, actively participating in WordCamp, especially flagship events like WordCamp Europe, offers unmatched strategic benefits.
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Recipe for long term relations? Putting web hosting industry leaders on an island with a VIP Event!
The VIP Event, dubbed Hosts Del Mar, co-organized by Vito Peleg (Founder of Atarim) and the Monarx team, set out to be different from the usual speed-dating-style conference circuit. Held at a luxury hotel in Ibiza, the event’s aim was simple yet radical — focus on people, not products.
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Top 7 sessions you can’t miss at WordCamp Europe 2025
WordCamp Europe 2025 will take place from June 5–7 in Basel, Switzerland. It’s the biggest WordPress event in Europe, gathering users, developers, and entrepreneurs from all over the world. With multiple tracks
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Hosting.com: the story behind a global hosting brand
Seb de Lemos didn’t mean to start one of the world’s fastest-growing hosting companies. Like many in the industry, he began at home, "playing around with computers in my parents’ house" as he says. What started as a teenage experiment eventually became a global brand managing millions of websites: World Host Group.
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Nordic Domain Days 2025 – Day 3: Security, Standards, and Forward Thinking
The final day of Nordic Domain Days 2025 at Clarion Stockholm maintained the high energy and insight-driven focus of the entire conference, with a deep dive into policy, security, and technical innovation. Attendees were welcomed with coffee and conversations, ready to tackle a packed program centered on DNS abuse, NIS2, and future-focused tech.
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Nordic Domain Days 2025 – Day 2: Business, Innovation, and a Birthday Party to Remember!
Day 2 of Nordic Domain Days 2025 at Clarion Stockholm set a high standard, blending serious business discussions with world-class networking and unforgettable celebrations. The day began early with doors opening at 08:30, where attendees picked up their badges, enjoyed fresh coffee, and set the tone for a day packed with learning.
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Nordic Domain Days Kicks Off with Connection, Celebration, and a Lot of Singing
The first day of Nordic Domain Days 2025 set the tone perfectly for an exciting week ahead, blending business, networking, and a good dose of fun — all done the Nordic way.
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Why is the Web Agency Summit important for hosters?
Web hosting companies and web agencies are part of the same ecosystem. Agencies build websites, and those websites need hosting. It’s a clear connection. In many cases, agencies are actually the biggest
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DreamHost and Bunny.net are redefining CDN for WordPress
The internet is a race. A race for speed, for engagement, for the attention span of a user who can bounce in the blink of an eye. In this digital landscape, content delivery networks (CDNs) aren’t just a “nice to have”—they’re a strategic necessity. And for WordPress hosting providers, the bar has been raised higher than ever.
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GoDaddy donates $500,000 to support the WordPress community
GoDaddy has made a major contribution to the WordPress ecosystem by donating $500,000 to The WP Community Collective. This donation is aimed at supporting WordPress contributors and helping sustain the open-source community that powers a significant portion of the internet.
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TOP 5 web hosting events you should attend in 2025
The web hosting industry is dynamic and full of innovation, making it crucial to stay informed and connected. Attending industry events is not just about keeping up with trends - it's about immersing yourself in a community of experts, innovators, and business leaders who shape the future of hosting. These events provide incredible opportunities to learn, share ideas, and build valuable partnerships.
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Is this the end for Shared Hosting? My view
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 expertise. This simple yet revolutionary concept
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European Commission seeks experts for .EU Domain Advisory Group
The European Commission has announced a call for applications to select new members for the .EU Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). This initiative aims to bring together experts from various sectors to guide the governance of the .eu top-level domain (TLD), which currently boasts around 3 million domain names.
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Why webhosting still matters in the age of AI
With the rise of social media and artificial intelligence, you might wonder if traditional hosting services are still important. According to GoDaddy CEO, Aman Bhutani, having reliable hosting is crucial for maintaining
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NamesCon Global 2025: announced in Miami!
The NamesCon Global 2025 conference is officially set to take place in Miami, Florida, on November 5th and 6th. This marks a big move from its previous venue in Austin, Texas. The event will be hosted at the iconic Ice Palace, situated in Miami’s vibrant Art and Entertainment District. The venue’s unique charm adds a fresh touch to the annual gathering for domain investors, developers, and service providers.
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Russian hosting company RUVDS to deliver server to the South Pole
Russian hosting provider RUVDS has announced plans to deliver a server to the South Pole in 2025. This is not the first time RUVDS has embarked on such an ambitious project. Previously, the company delivered a server to the Arctic, and now they plan to do the same in the even harsher conditions of Antarctica.
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The future of the domain and hosting industry in the Middle East
This article is based on the Konrad's Corner Podcast featuring Munir Badr, the founder and CEO of AEServer. In the podcast, Munir shares his insights about the domain and hosting industry in the Middle East, highlighting current trends, consumer behavior changes, and future challenges facing local companies.
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Hosting providers don’t truly know their customers
In a recent conversation, Wences Garcia, the founder and CEO of MarketGoo, shared fascinating insights into the web hosting industry and discussed how providers can improve customer relationships. MarketGoo is known for
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WordCamp US controversy: Matt Mullenweg targets WP Engine, calling it the ‘Cancer’ of WordPress
WordCamp US 2024 took an unexpected turn when Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, sharply criticized WP Engine, particularly its majority investor, Silver Lake. Mullenweg displayed WP Engine's CEO on screen, urging customers
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Russia challenges .aero domain suspension, seeks ICANN mediation
Russia has faced an unexpected roadblock as the .aero domain registry suspended the ability of Russian organizations to register new domains under this extension. This decision, made by the domain registry operator, SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc., has sparked significant concern within the Russian Federation, which considers the move both unfair and harmful to their interests.