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Thirty Deals in Six Months: The H1 2026 Hosting Consolidation Map, and the Two Clocks Driving What Sells Next
H1 2026 produced a US$1B Polish hosting-commerce merger, a $450M registrar champion, serial buyers closing two deals apiece within a fortnight, and a $40B data-centre record, while Google's AdSense shutdown forced Sedo and Team Internet to market. The map, the multiples, and the debt walls pushed to 2028-2029.
GoDaddy Q2 2026: More Revenue From the Same Customers
Industry reports #airo#arpu
GoDaddy's Q2 2026: revenue up 6.6%, EPS up 30%, customers up by just 22,000. ARPU, upsell and an $851.8 million buyback are doing the work, and the segment split shows domains and hosting growing slowest of all.
The Hosting Price Squeeze, Part 3: The Playbook
Expert's Voice #control-panel#pricing
In the final part of the series, BrandForge CEO Michiel Grotenhuis turns to the practical question: what do you actually do about rising hosting costs? He borrows from streaming, SaaS, and retail, shares what the community is doing, and argues for reducing dependence on any single vendor.
The Renewal Multiplier Index: What Hosting Costs After the Intro Price
Pricing updates #bluehost#hostinger
First edition of our quarterly index, measured July 29: SiteGround renews at up to 5.3x, the price-lock club at 1.0x, and GoDaddy, HostGator, and Namecheap mid-band at 1.7–3.7x. At every provider with a full plan range, the entry plan renews at a higher multiple than the top plan.
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Navigating ICANN’s role in content policing
ICANN recently found itself at a crossroads over an expansion of its powers that could effectively turn it into a content police. This debate has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the complexities of internet governance and the delicate balance between regulation and freedom.
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Reddit Drama: Vultr wrongly accused of using its customers’ data to train AI.
Recent changes to the Terms of Service (ToS) of Vultr, a significant cloud service provider, have sparked lively discussion among the Reddit community. Users shared their concerns and interpretations of these changes,
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ICANN launches grant program: substantial funds available
ICANN has officially launched an unprecedented grant program that will allocate up to $10 million to projects aimed at making the Internet more resilient and interoperable on a global scale. Sally Costerton, interim president and CEO, stressed the critical role of the Internet in modern life and the importance of ensuring its accessibility for all.
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Comparing cPanel reseller host offers
Reseller Hosting is a specific business model that allows users to purchase hosting resources in bulk and then resell them under their own brand. That's why, in today's article, we will focus on three companies that regularly appear at the top of the Reseller services rankings.
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GoDaddy .AI transfer issues
In a surprising move, the overseer of the increasingly sought-after .ai country code top-level domain (ccTLD) has issued a stark warning to registrants, advising against the transfer of their .ai domains to GoDaddy, the leading domain registrar.
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The story of how experience allows in 4 years without external funding to build $5M in revenue, 50% EBITDA, 250% y/y growth.
In the fast-paced world of web hosting, success often hinges on a delicate balance between customer satisfaction and business pragmatism. Ben Gabler, the founder and CEO of Rocket.net, embodies this ethos with
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Victory in domain dispute drama
The judge dismissed all seven of Tallman’s assertions, highlighting the improbability of his demand for a sweeping transfer of domain rights. Although Tallman was allowed to amend and refile some of his claims, the court firmly rejected his request for a declaratory judgment.
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Rethinking private auctions in domain expansion
The potential ban on private auctions marks a pivotal moment for the domain industry. Stakeholders are closely watching as ICANN formulates its approach, balancing the need for fair competition with the industry's inventive spirit.
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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
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Brazilian web host CloudWin.com.br has been hacked. The series of hosting company data leaks continues
In the wake of a wave of cyber attacks on hosting companies around the world, Brazilian hosting provider CloudWin.com.br has found itself trapped in a major breach. The events revealed through leaked
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Whois policy’s missing lifeline
The recent update to ICANN's Registration Data Policy (RDP) marks a significant shift in how registrars and registries handle user data, aligning for the first time with EU privacy laws since GDPR's inception in May 2018.
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800Gbps breakthrough on Amitié cable
They are pushed the boundaries and achieving a record transmission speed of 800 Gbps that heralds a new dawn for data communication, linking key locations across continents in unprecedented ways.
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Outrage against GoDaddy as users report domain thefts post-domain search
Reddit scandal involving GoDaddy. Users describe their problems with registering domains that were purchased immediately after check their availability.
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From Endurance Group to newfold.com: A Journey of Expansion
The web hosting industry is witnessing significant changes with the recent rebranding of EIG (Endurance International Group) as Newfold Digital. This move has raised concerns among webmasters and customers alike, as EIG
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World Host Group: A meteoric rise through strategic acquisitions and growth
In the fast-evolving landscape of web hosting, World Host Group, spearheaded by entrepreneur Panos Kesisis, has carved a remarkable trajectory marked by strategic acquisitions and rapid expansion. The journey unfolds with Kesisis'
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Understanding Wix.com’s Q3 2023 financial report
Wix.com, a leading platform that empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to create an online presence, has recently released its financial report for the third quarter of 2023. In this article, we'll delve
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GoDaddy’s impressive financial performance: A closer look at the Q3 2023 report
GoDaddy, the renowned web hosting and domain registration giant, recently released its financial report for the third quarter of 2023, showcasing robust performance and exceeding expectations. The report highlights various key indicators,