Web Hosting News & Industry Updates
Breaking news, M&A deals, pricing moves, security alerts and in-depth analysis for the web hosting industry — 643 articles across 14 categories.
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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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Absolute Hosting acquires ZA Domains
Absolute Hosting, a web hosting company from South Africa, has announced the acquisition of ZA Domains, a company that specializes in registering .za domain names for websites in South Africa. ZA Domains has been providing these services for over 11 years, helping people and businesses get their domain names registered and managed.
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WebPros and Vultr introduce WP Squared on Vultr Marketplace
WebPros, the company behind well-known hosting management platforms like cPanel and Plesk, has teamed up with Vultr, a global cloud infrastructure provider, to launch WP Squared. This new solution aims to simplify
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Verisign agrees to implement .com domain takedown rules
Verisign has agreed to incorporate new rules regarding the takedown of abusive .com domains as part of its upcoming registry contract with ICANN. The proposed contract, now open for public comment, may
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Hosting providers don’t truly know their customers
In a recent conversation, Wences Garcia, the founder and CEO of MarketGoo, shared fascinating insights into the web hosting industry and discussed how providers can improve customer relationships. MarketGoo is known for
WordPress Controversy 🔴Live Updates
More and more information is coming to light. WP Engine has been asked to pay what seems to be a staggering 8% of their revenue for using the WordPress trademarks. This raises
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Is WPEngine the first company to pay extortion to WordPress?
It looks like a new chapter has opened in the WordPress ecosystem, and it's not about innovation or community support. WP Engine, one of the largest WordPress hosting companies, is being pressured
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WordCamp US controversy: Matt Mullenweg targets WP Engine, calling it the ‘Cancer’ of WordPress
WordCamp US 2024 took an unexpected turn when Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, sharply criticized WP Engine, particularly its majority investor, Silver Lake. Mullenweg displayed WP Engine's CEO on screen, urging customers
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NameHero introduces new VPS hosting solutions for resellers
CloudShield is designed specifically to meet the evolving needs of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), resellers, and web hosts, offering a cloud hosting solution with enhanced features that aim to improve performance, security, and scalability.
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Interesting results of AI implementation at Hostinger – an example for the web hosting industry?
Many hosting companies are exploring how to effectively integrate AI into their services and overall operations, aiming to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience. Hostinger is one such company that has made significant progress by implementing its AI assistant, Kodee, to streamline customer interactions and automate routine tasks.
M&A
Team.blue invests in Metricool, expands SaaS offerings for SMBs
team.blue, a European tech leader, recently announced on their LinkedIn profile the acquisition of Metricool, a social media management tool. Metricool, founded in 2015, serves over two million users globally and helps businesses optimize their social media presence through features like content scheduling, analytics, and engagement tracking.
CloudLinux supports the ‘Five for the Future’ WordPress initiative
CloudLinux is highly regarded for its operating system, which powers a significant portion of hosting servers. The company’s products, such as CloudLinux OS and Imunify Security, provide greater stability and protection for over 30 million WordPress sites. With its commitment to this initiative, the company plans to support WordPress by focusing on improving its security and performance.
M&A
MariaDB enters a new era: K1 Acquisition paves the way for innovation
One of the most popular database engines used in web hosting services, MariaDB, has officially gone private after being acquired by K1 Investment Management. The acquisition marks a significant shift for the company, which was once publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
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DigitalOcean announces new spaces object storage in London
DigitalOcean has launched its Spaces Object Storage in the London data center (LON1). This makes it easier for users in the UK and Europe to store their data locally, improving speed and access for their customers.
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Russia challenges .aero domain suspension, seeks ICANN mediation
Russia has faced an unexpected roadblock as the .aero domain registry suspended the ability of Russian organizations to register new domains under this extension. This decision, made by the domain registry operator, SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc., has sparked significant concern within the Russian Federation, which considers the move both unfair and harmful to their interests.
Pricing updates
Vultr announces pricing model updates
Vultr has recently introduced significant updates to its pricing for cPanel, Plesk, and GPU services. These changes, effective from October 1, 2024, aim to offer better value to customers while aligning billing practices with industry standards. Below is a detailed overview of these updates and their impact.
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ICANN chooses Vietnam for 2025 events
ICANN has announced that Hanoi, Vietnam, will host several important events in 2025. One of the main events is the Contracted Parties Summit, scheduled from May 5 to 7, 2025, where registrars and registry operators will meet to discuss key industry matters.
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BitNinja and ISPmanager join forces
BitNinja has recently announced on their LinkedIn profile a strategic partnership with ISPmanager, aiming to enhance server protection technologies for users. This collaboration is set to bring significant improvements in security by integrating BitNinja’s advanced security solutions directly into the ISPmanager control panel.
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Will traditional hosting be replaced by SaaS solutions?
The hosting industry has been a foundation of the internet since the beginning, providing the infrastructure needed to make websites accessible to users around the world. However, the web hosting landscape is changing, with the growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions challenging traditional hosting models. This shift raises a key question: will traditional hosting be replaced by SaaS in the near future?
M&A
Miss Group acquires Domeneshop: boosting Nordic market share
Miss Group, backed by private equity firm Perwyn, has recently strengthened its position as a leader in the Nordic market by acquiring Domeneshop, Norway’s largest domain registrar. This acquisition makes Miss Group
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A lesson in managing subscriptions and corporate responsibility
In the world of data centers and web hosting, customer service and transparency are critical. A recent forum discussion on WebHostingTalk reveals a conflict between QuadraNet, a US-based colocation and bare metal