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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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.CFD market’s rapid registration surge
In just one year, the domain market has witnessed an extraordinary transformation. The nTLD .cfd extension, initially recording 153,650 active domains in February 2023, achieved an impressive growth, soaring to 1,338,690 domains by February 2024.
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Shift: VPS over Resellers
In December 2023, HostGator withdrew from offering Reseller hosting services, replacing them with a VPS server offer. Price-wise, it’s… expensive.
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Domain deals: best reseller picks
Choosing an apt domain reseller is a pivotal decision that can greatly influence the efficacy and cost-efficiency of your online footprint. This article offers a thorough comparison of five leading domain resellers,
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4 years of skyrocketing Plesk Panel prices after 4 years of stagnation
While the price increases for Plesk Panel were much less dynamic than those of cPanel, they still managed to rise much more by almost 62% over the years. We checked the last 8 years of license price development. Is it really worth paying extra for the capabilities that plesk offers?
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Understanding cPanel’s rising costs 2019-2024
A significant increase in the prices of cPanel packages in the years 2019-2024 by up to 50%. We check the Internet archives, looking under every rock to determine how much the prices of individual packages have increased over the last 5 years.
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GoDaddy’s stock reaches all-time high, with the company’s value nearing $16 billion USD.
In the latest financial report released by GoDaddy Inc., the renowned web services company has showcased a stellar performance. Let's delve into the details of GoDaddy's financial results, contextualizing them within the broader narrative of shareholder expectations.
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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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.com domain prices rise this september
Verisign recently published its 2023 earnings report, showing not only its results for the year, but also its roadmap for 2024. What's of interest to everyone is the announced price increases for .com domains, which will see costs increase to $10.26.
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Verisign’s 2023 performance
We check Verisign's report for the last quarter of 2023 and compare it with statements for previous years. Is the registrar holding up well despite declines in maintained domains? What are its plans for this year? We already know!
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Merging giants: Nexcess meets Liquid Web
The web hosting landscape is witnessing a monumental shift as Nexcess and Liquid Web, two titans in the domain, decide to merge under the Liquid Web brand. This fusion marks a significant
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Introduction to domain registration trends
Domain names are the cornerstone of online presence and brand identity, serving as the web addresses we enter to visit websites. Particularly, .com and .net domains stand out as symbols of credibility
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OVH opens its first two local zones
OVHcloud is just launching its first two Local Zones in Europe. However, plans go further and by 2026 they want to have as many as 150 Local Zones of their own. We check it out and compare it to the competitor.
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Namecheap further on the warpath with ICANN
In the ever-evolving domain of internet governance, few disputes have captured as much attention as the ongoing tussle between Namecheap, a leading domain name registrar, and ICANN. Today we're going to dig
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From web to wallet: GoDaddy and ENS’s revolutionary crypto collaboration
The partnership aims to seamlessly integrate traditional domain names with blockchain technology, enabling more efficient management of cryptocurrency wallets.
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As we might have expected, ICAAN finally approves the transfer of registrar Epik to a new owner.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the internet, domain registrars play a crucial role in shaping the accessibility and management of online spaces. Among these, Epik has stood out for its contentious practices.
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Hostinger’s milestone of 2.5 million active clients: a testament to strategic growth
Hostinger's impressive rise from 1.5 million to 2.5 million in just two years. This achievement is not just a number - it is a testament to Hostinger's strategic growth, innovative solutions and customer-centric approach.
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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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Namecheap – double digit growth in 2023
Namecheap, a privately owned domain registrar and services company, has unveiled its financial results for 2023 to Domain Name Wire. In 2023, the company generated a revenue of $335.6 million, marking a
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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'