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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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Industry reports
The future of .io domain: popularity, changes, and challenges
The .io domain has become very popular in the tech world. Startups and developers like it because it is short, easy to remember, and closely related to technology.
Industry reports
Domain Days Dubai 2024 is already behind us
The second edition of Domain Days Dubai, held on November 5-6, 2024, at the stunning Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, was nothing short of extraordinary.
Other
Russian hosting company RUVDS to deliver server to the South Pole
Russian hosting provider RUVDS has announced plans to deliver a server to the South Pole in 2025. This is not the first time RUVDS has embarked on such an ambitious project. Previously, the company delivered a server to the Arctic, and now they plan to do the same in the even harsher conditions of Antarctica.
Software reviews
Comparing hosting control panels: cPanel vs Plesk vs DirectAdmin vs Webuzo vs CyberPanel
Choosing the right control panel for managing web hosting can make a big difference for your business.
Other
The future of the domain and hosting industry in the Middle East
This article is based on the Konrad's Corner Podcast featuring Munir Badr, the founder and CEO of AEServer. In the podcast, Munir shares his insights about the domain and hosting industry in the Middle East, highlighting current trends, consumer behavior changes, and future challenges facing local companies.
Industry reports
Global domain registration trends in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 saw 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), reflecting a slight decrease of 0.1 million registrations compared to the previous quarter. However, year-over-year, the domain registrations rose by 0.8%, which translates to an increase of 3 million registrations.
Industry reports
EURid’s Q3 2024 report summary
EURid's Q3 2024 report highlights impressive progress in key areas, showcasing their ongoing commitment to a secure and sustainable internet landscape. With a renewed certification under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), EURid reaffirms its dedication to environmental responsibility.
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.
Industry reports
CyberPanel vulnerability incident
Today, on the pages of WebHostingTalk.com, a user reported a troubling issue with CyberPanel, drawing immediate attention from the community. The user, “mobin,” shared details of an unusual CPU spike on their server, which, upon investigation, turned out to be the result of crypto-mining malware running with root-level permissions.
Stock reports
OVHcloud’s 2024 annual performance
OVHcloud recently released its annual results, showing a year of steady growth in line with its targets. Below is a summary of the main points that could be of interest to investors assessing the company’s recent performance and future potential.
Stock reports
VeriSign reports strong Q3 2024 results
VeriSign, a leading company in domain name registry services, recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. These results show a mixture of positive growth and challenges, making them
M&A
Group.one expands its reach in Finland with Wepardi acquisition
Group.one, a rapidly expanding European web services company, has taken another significant step in the Finnish market by acquiring Wepardi’s web hosting and domain business. This move strengthens Group.one's foothold in Finland,
M&A
HOSTAFRICA expands in West Africa with Webmanager.ng
HOSTAFRICA continues to grow, sharing news of another acquisition on LinkedIn. The company has been steadily increasing its presence across Africa, and this move shows its aim to lead the web hosting market. After buying Web4Africa earlier this year, HOSTAFRICA has now acquired Webmanager.ng, a fast-growing web hosting provider in Nigeria.
M&A
Permira completes acquisition of Squarespace for $7.2 Billion
Permira, a global investment firm, has completed its acquisition of website builder Squarespace in a deal worth $7.2 billion. This move takes Squarespace off the New York Stock Exchange, making it a private company again.
Industry reports
Public launch of the .MUSIC domain
The long-awaited public launch of the .MUSIC domain was officially announced through the registry's social media channels. Earlier this year, in May, the registry had already hinted at the upcoming release, revealing
Industry reports
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
Pricing updates
WHMCS hike costs for 2025
The rising prices and stagnation in platform development, with its owners seemingly ignoring the needs of the community, could lead to a greater loss of customers in the long term if a suitable alternative emerges, as demonstrated by users' experiments in attempting to move away from WHMCS.
Pricing updates
cPanel and Plesk Panel raises prices again: what does this mean for hosting providers?
In the web hosting industry, frustration over cPanel's constant price increases is growing. Since 2019, cPanel has been raising its prices regularly, sometimes to the point where the cost of the license is higher than the cost of the server hardware. Does this mean users should start looking for alternatives?
M&A
Kolsquare joins team.blue
Quentin Bordage, CEO of Kolsquare, announced that the company is joining team.blue, a major tech group in Europe. This move is seen as an important milestone for the influencer marketing industry. He added that this partnership would help accelerate Kolsquare's growth and innovation.
Industry reports
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.
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