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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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Wix adds AI coding with MCP Server
Wix has launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. This new tool lets developers connect AI tools like Claude or Cursor to Wix using natural language. That means less manual coding and faster development. With MCP, developers can build websites, apps, or business tools by typing simple commands.
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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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Spaceship launches Thunderbolt
Richard Kirkendall, CEO of Namecheap, announced on X.com on May 8 that Spaceship — a Namecheap-affiliated brand — has officially released Thunderbolt, a brand-new encrypted communication app that uses your domain name as your identifier instead of a phone number or email address.
New companies join our hosting jobs platform
Today, we're pleased to officially welcome three new companies to our list of featured employers: Web Hosting Canada, AEserver Group, and Cloud86. These companies now appear alongside well-known names such as GoDaddy, Hostinger, Kinsta, Namecheap, SiteGround, and World Hosting Group.
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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 running in parallel, it can be hard to choose what to attend. Here are seven standout sessions that deserve a spot on your
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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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GoDaddy shows Q1 2025 growth
GoDaddy has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company showed solid growth across most areas, even though net income dropped compared to last year due to a large one-time tax benefit in 2024.
Mergers and acquisitions
A2 Hosting has officially rebranded as Hosting.com
In a move that marks a significant milestone for one of the web hosting industry's most recognized and respected names, A2 Hosting has officially rebranded as Hosting.com. This transformation isn't just a cosmetic change — it's a powerful leap into the future, backed by strategic vision, enhanced infrastructure, and global ambition.
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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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Web.com is shutting down: Newfold moves customers to Network Solutions
There’s a big change coming in the industry. Newfold Digital – the company behind brands like Bluehost, HostGator, and Network Solutions – announced today that it is closing the Web.com brand. In the next few weeks, all Web.com customer accounts will be moved to Network Solutions.
Mergers and acquisitions
World Host Group acquires FastComet
World Host Group is on the move again. Just four months after partnering with A2 Hosting, the global platform has now acquired FastComet — a high-performance hosting provider known for its developer-first tools and hands-on support. But what’s driving these moves, and what does it mean for the industry?
Industry reports
OVHcloud shows its strength
Sustainability remains a core part of the OVHcloud identity. The company recently improved its score in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment by 10 points, placing it in the top 16 percent of the industry. It’s a rare blend of high performance and high principle—a combination that many modern tech buyers are increasingly prioritizing.
Mass phishing targeting hosting companies — how domain renewal scams work and how to stay safe
In recent months, we’ve seen a dramatic rise in phishing attempts targeting hosting company customers. The pattern is simple: someone impersonates a known brand and sends a fake email urging the recipient to urgently renew a domain or hosting service. Everything looks very professional — logos, formatting, and even links that lead to websites nearly identical to the originals.
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Automattic launches AI site builder
There’s a quiet but powerful change happening in the world of website building. Step by step, one company after another is switching from traditional drag-and-drop tools to smart, AI-powered builders. This week, Automattic – the company behind WordPress.com – joined the race in a big way.
Software reviews
Imunify releases WordPress plugin – security visibility directly in the admin panel
Imunify has introduced a new WordPress plugin that allows website owners to monitor the activity of Imunify360 protection directly from the WordPress admin panel. Until now, most users were unaware that their websites were being actively protected, as all security features were only accessible through the hosting control panel. That is now changing.
Industry reports
Top 8 Talks at Atarim Summit
From April 7-11, 2025, the digital world will gather online for Atarim Summit, a FREE event packed with expert insights, strategies, and future-focused conversations about the web design and agency industry. Whether you’re a solo freelancer or part of a growing digital team, this summit offers a unique chance to learn from global leaders – all from the comfort of your screen.
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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 growth driver for hosters. They bring in multiple clients at once, manage websites long term, and often stay loyal to platforms that support
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Rocket.net hits 1000% growth in hosting
Rocket.net was ranked number 9 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals: Southeast list. This list highlights the fastest-growing private companies in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and more.
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