Web Hosting News & Industry Updates
Breaking news, M&A deals, pricing moves, security alerts and in-depth analysis for the web hosting industry — 577 articles across 14 categories.
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Is Cloudflare silently killing the web hosting industry?
Cloudflare is not trying to become another host. It is building the layer where new projects are deployed, secured and managed: domains, DNS, deployment, security, storage, compute and AI workflows. In that world, traditional hosting may no longer be needed.
We Audited the AI-Crawl Posture of Hosting Companies. Cobbler’s Children Have No Shoes.
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We audited 736 hosting and infrastructure companies: 90% of the measurable declare no AI-crawler policy. The 58 that do reveal five strategies.
We Tested Six Website Builder AIs With an Apple Pie Recipe. Not All of Them Are Actually AI.
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We asked six AI website builder assistants for an apple pie recipe. The results split into three categories: capable and unconstrained, capable and properly constrained, and not really AI at all. The last group is the most surprising.
While the Industry Raised Prices, a Few Hosts Promised Never To. Regulation Just Made That a Strategy.
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A few hosts promised never to raise renewal prices, through the worst hardware inflation in a decade. New renewal laws just turned that into strategy.
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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.
Pricing updates
.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
Pricing updates
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.
Mergers and acquisitions
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'
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Understanding Wix.com’s Q3 2023 financial report
Wix.com, a leading platform that empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to create an online presence, has recently released its financial report for the third quarter of 2023. In this article, we'll delve
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GoDaddy’s impressive financial performance: A closer look at the Q3 2023 report
GoDaddy, the renowned web hosting and domain registration giant, recently released its financial report for the third quarter of 2023, showcasing robust performance and exceeding expectations. The report highlights various key indicators,