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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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GoDaddy Launches ANS Marketplace
GoDaddy has unveiled the ANS Marketplace, positioning itself at the center of a fast-emerging trend: AI agents as first-class citizens of the internet. While the announcement is framed around trust and security for AI, its implications go much deeper — especially for the web hosting industry.
Expert's Voice
Shared Hosting Tips in Morocco
Hostoweb.com, founded in 2006, is a Moroccan hosting company with its own data center and international presence. Created Morocco's first data center in 2009, later ranked top nationally. One of fewer than 50 African data centers. Launched low-cost VPS platform in 2016. We met CEO Mehdi Tazi to understand Morocco's shared hosting market.
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Shared Hosting Tips in Sweden
The Nordic people were early adopters of Internet technology, and today, Sweden and other Nordic countries have very active, yet unique digital markets.
Stock reports
GoDaddy delivers steady growth and a clear direction in the AI transition
GoDaddy’s third quarter 2025 results show a company that continues to balance growth, profitability, and technological transition with discipline. Total revenue reached $1.3 billion, representing a 10% year-over-year increase, while operating income rose 17% to $296.7 million. The company’s free cash flow climbed to $440.5 million, up 21% from the same period last year.
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Nobody wants to build websites
“Most people want to have a website, but almost nobody wants to make one.” - This short sentence says a lot about where the hosting industry is today. For Dallas Kaszuba, one of the people who helped build the early internet, hosting is no longer only about servers or code - it is about helping
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Why Hostinger Wins the Web Hosting Industry?
When you look at the hosting industry, you don’t expect much change. Most companies move slow, stick to old playbooks, and call it innovation when they add a new control panel theme. I even dedicated an entire article outlining Why Hosting Providers Are So Slow To Change? Understanding the reasons is one thing, but being
Mergers and acquisitions
Com Laude acquires MarkMonitor
The domain management industry is changing again. Com Laude, a key player in corporate domain services, has announced it will acquire MarkMonitor from Newfold Digital. This deal, valued at around $450 million, marks a major shift in the competitive landscape. But what does this mean for the industry - and for hosting providers and corporate domain managers?
Expert's Voice
Shared Hosting Tips in Kuwait
Now it's time to talk about hosting in Kuwait. Population here is 4 plus million people. There is a lot of gas and oil in this area. You can meet two types of people. First: the ones who like oil, gas and everything that supplies them. And second: the rest of the people who come from Sri Lanka, India, etc.
Industry reports
Domain Summit London 2025: A Recap of Day One
he first day of the Domain Summit London 2025 has officially wrapped, and you can feel the energy. Industry leaders, innovators, and domain enthusiasts from around the globe have gathered at the prestigious "Business Design Center" for what is already shaping up to be an unforgettable event. As the day's sessions conclude, we're left with a wealth of new ideas and a renewed sense of community.
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Shared Hosting Tips in Kenya
Africa’s digital boom offers huge potential for internet and hosting markets. Kenya, a leading tech hub, exemplifies this growth as it adopts digital technologies.
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WP Engine launches AI Toolkit for WordPress sites
WP Engine announced the launch of its AI toolkit designed specifically for WordPress websites. The toolkit includes three core features: Smart Search AI, AI-Powered Recommendations, and a Managed Vector Database with an open-source chatbot framework.
Expert's Voice
How Cloudways is challenging traditional hosting providers – exclusive interview with Fatih Mehtap
After WordCamp Europe, I had the opportunity to speak with one of the most strategic minds in cloud hosting today - Fatih Mehtap, Vice President of Marketing at Cloudways and DigitalOcean. With over two decades of experience at companies like Amazon, Oracle, Dell, and the fast-scaling influencer platform Vamp, Fatih brings a rare mix of
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Atom plans AI-powered domain registrar
Big news for domain investors and startup founders: Atom, known for its domain marketplace and branding platform, has officially become an ICANN-accredited registrar. The company shared the announcement on its LinkedIn profile, marking a fresh start in the domain space.
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Shared Hosting Tips in Pakistan
https://www.youtube.com/embed/JGWJ-Rgg-zI Pakistan’s web hosting market is growing, with increasing demand for affordable and reliable shared hosting solutions. While internet speeds remain a challenge, local businesses and individuals are actively adopting website builders and online services. Many users prefer local hosting providers and domain registrars, favoring familiar payment methods. The .pk domain is popular, though international
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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.
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Hostinger Horizons: a new AI web app builder
Hostinger has announced the launch of Hostinger Horizons, a no-code AI-powered tool for building and publishing web apps. Unlike other AI website builders, Hostinger Horizons focuses on interactive web applications, not just static websites. The platform aims to simplify web app creation, making it accessible to users without coding knowledge.
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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 control, stability, and performance in a constantly changing environment. Despite the rise of AI and social media, hosting services remain the backbone of
Stock reports
GoDaddy’s impressive Q3 2024 results
When it comes to web hosting and domain registration, GoDaddy stands out as a major player in the industry. The company's latest financial results for Q3 of 2024 highlight its progress in various areas, from increased revenue and profitability to innovative new tools for small business owners.
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Identity Digital joins forces with Government of Anguilla to manage .AI domain
Identity Digital announced on their LinkedIn profile that they have entered into a significant partnership with the Government of Anguilla (GOA) to manage the .AI domain. This deal is a key move for both parties, as the .AI domain has grown considerably due to the rise of artificial intelligence technologies. The partnership involves Identity Digital
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The number of .ai domain registrations surpasses 500,000
The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has reached a major milestone by surpassing half a million registrations. According to the latest data, as of October 1, 2024, there are 533,068 .ai domains registered.