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M&A
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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Expert's Voice
Shared hosting tips in Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing digital markets in the world, driven by a large population, increasing internet penetration, and a dynamic business environment. With a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must navigate language preferences, diverse payment systems, customer service expectations, and regulatory changes to succeed.
CloudFest
What is the Secure Hosting Alliance? Explained by David Snead
The Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA) is an initiative that brings together hosting companies and industry experts to increase responsibility among hosting service providers. David Snead, Director of the Secure Hosting Alliance, spoke with Konrad Keck to explain how SHA operates and why it's important.
Expert's Voice
Hosting Client Paying Late or Not Paying – What Do You Do?
As a hosting business owner, few things can be as frustrating as a client who consistently pays late—or worse, refuses to pay at all. If you're a web hosting provider, freelancer, or
Major Cybersecurity Shakeup: Sectigo Acquires Entrust’s Certificate Business
In a strategic move to expand its enterprise customer base and address evolving industry challenges, cybersecurity firm Sectigo has acquired Entrust’s public certificate business. The acquisition comes at a crucial time, following major browser vendors' decisions to distrust Entrust’s certificates due to compliance issues.
CloudFest
CloudFest 2025: 8 talks you can’t miss
CloudFest 2025 is almost here! From March 17-20, Europa-Park in Germany will be the place to be for anyone in the hosting and cloud industry. Thousands of experts, developers, and business leaders will meet to learn, share ideas, and shape the future of web hosting.
Expert's Voice
Expert’s Voice: Cloud hosting VS Traditional VPS Hosting: How to save $450k/month
Choosing the right hosting can drastically cut costs and avoid unexpected bills. Cloud hosting offers pay-as-you-go flexibility and automatic scaling, while VPS hosting provides fixed resources and predictable pricing. Here's what you
Industry reports
Tucows wins .IN Registry contract and reports financial results
Tucows, a well-known internet services company, has secured a major contract to manage India’s .IN domain registry. This is a big win for the company, as it replaces GoDaddy, the previous service provider. The transition will involve moving around 4 million domain names, making it the largest migration in domain registry history.
Industry reports
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.
Expert's Voice
Expert’s Voice: Is the Shift to Managed Services Inevitable for Web Hosts?
Web hosting is evolving—discover why Managed Services are the future, offering automation, security, and efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
Industry reports
DreamHost expands with a new data center
DreamHost, a company known for hosting and domain services, has opened its first data center outside the United States. The new facility in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is set to improve website speed and reliability for many users.
Other
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.
Stock reports
Team Internet Group PLC: financial performance review for 2024
Team Internet Group PLC has released its financial results for 2024, revealing a mixed performance with a decline in revenue and profit but record-high cash flow. Despite market challenges, the company remains strategically positioned for long-term growth, with notable gains in certain business segments.
WooCommerce rebrands to Woo: what it means for eCommerce and hosting providers
WooCommerce, one of the most well-known eCommerce platforms for WordPress, has recently undergone a significant rebranding. The company has simplified its name to Woo, alongside a redesigned logo, a refined color scheme,
Industry reports
WHOIS is being replaced by RDAP
The long-standing WHOIS system for looking up domain name registration details is coming to an end. Starting January 28, 2025, ICANN will officially replace WHOIS with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). But don’t worry—this change isn’t happening overnight, and most users won’t notice any immediate disruptions.
Industry reports
World Host Group Acquires A2 Hosting
The shift of World Host Group acquiring A2 Hosting marks a major event in the ever-evolving field of web hosting. Through this acquisition, A2 Hosting also complements the broader trends of the
Industry reports
Namecheap wraps up 2024 with $398M in revenue and 18% growth
Namecheap closed out 2024 just shy of a major milestone, with $398 million in revenue. CEO Richard Kirkendall shared the news on X, noting that this figure includes revenue from their Spaceship platform. While they didn’t quite hit the $400M mark, an 18% year-over-year growth rate is impressive in such a crowded and competitive industry.
Other
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.
Industry reports
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
Industry reports
Hexonet is shutting down – customers to move to CentralNic Reseller
Hexonet, a well-known domain reseller platform, is shutting down as part of Team Internet Group’s efforts to streamline its operations. The transition will take place over the next few months, with Hexonet customers being migrated to CentralNic Reseller, another platform within the group.
Industry reports
Google introduces .channel domain
Google Registry is set to launch a new top-level domain (TLD), .channel, aimed specifically at content creators. The rollout begins in February, offering creators a new way to establish their online presence
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