Web Hosting News & Industry Updates
Breaking news, M&A deals, pricing moves, security alerts and in-depth analysis for the web hosting industry — 709 articles across 14 categories.
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Most of Hostinger’s Hardest Support Cases No Longer Transfer to a Human. The Human Coaches the AI Instead.
Hostinger has merged its support assistant Kodee with its marketing and SEO agents into Hostinger Agent. The bigger change is behind it: on the one conversation in ten the AI cannot settle alone, a specialist advises it instead of taking over, and hard-case resolution rose from 41 to 72 percent.
Automattic’s Board Put Matt Mullenweg on Paid Leave. He Still Leads the WordPress Project.
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Automattic's board has put Matt Mullenweg on paid leave, with chief financial officer Mark Davies as interim chief executive. The change stops at the commercial company: no change has been announced to his leadership of the WordPress project or to his control of WordPress.org.
Non-Developers Are Building Whole Websites With AI. 20i’s Survey Says Only 31.5% Get a Developer’s Review.
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A survey of 600 US non-developers who use AI to write code found 16.3 percent building entire websites, 61 percent testing the results themselves and 31.5 percent having a developer review the code. Separate laboratory testing puts the flaw rate near half.
WHMCS Has an Unauthenticated RCE. The Fix Exists Only for 9.0.8 and 8.13.7.
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Two WHMCS advisories on September 3: an unauthenticated remote code execution flaw affecting every build since 8.0, and a 2CheckOut gateway flaw exposing client data in versions from 4.5. Both are fixed in 9.0.8 and 8.13.7, and nothing older gets a patch.
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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'
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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,