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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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European Commission seeks experts for .EU Domain Advisory Group
The European Commission has announced a call for applications to select new members for the .EU Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG). This initiative aims to bring together experts from various sectors to guide the governance of the .eu top-level domain (TLD), which currently boasts around 3 million domain names.
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Why webhosting still matters in the age of AI
With the rise of social media and artificial intelligence, you might wonder if traditional hosting services are still important. According to GoDaddy CEO, Aman Bhutani, having reliable hosting is crucial for maintaining
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NamesCon Global 2025: announced in Miami!
The NamesCon Global 2025 conference is officially set to take place in Miami, Florida, on November 5th and 6th. This marks a big move from its previous venue in Austin, Texas. The event will be hosted at the iconic Ice Palace, situated in Miami’s vibrant Art and Entertainment District. The venue’s unique charm adds a fresh touch to the annual gathering for domain investors, developers, and service providers.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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?
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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
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Will IPv6 ever replace IPv4?
In the changing world of the internet, one big question is whether IPv6 will ever fully replace IPv4. IPv6 is the newer version of IP addresses, but its adoption has been slower than expected. So, will IPv6 take over, or will we continue using IPv4 for a long time?
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BaseKit celebrates 16th anniversary
Simon Best, the CEO of BaseKit, recently celebrated the company’s 16th anniversary with a post on LinkedIn, where he expressed gratitude to the team, partners, and supporters. This milestone underscores BaseKit's continued growth as a leading provider of web-building solutions, particularly for small businesses, and hints at the exciting developments yet to come.
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Rocket.net – growth with the wind at their back: how the company plans to maintain its momentum
In the competitive world of web hosting, where user demands are constantly evolving, standing out from the crowd is no small feat. For Rocket.net, it seems that the company has found a way to capture attention—and all without massive marketing campaigns. How have they managed to do this? In this article, we'll delve into the strategies behind Rocket.net's success!
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NameSilo accelerates AI effort with Domai.io investment
Domai.io, an emerging name in the AI-powered domain name suggestion industry, has recently secured a strategic investment from NameSilo, a top-12 registrar worldwide with nearly 5 million domains under management. This partnership
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Users criticize drastic Webflow price hikes
In recent days, the online design and development community has been abuzz with controversy surrounding a drastic price increase implemented by Webflow, a popular web design platform. This uproar has been particularly
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Navigating success in the hosting industry: An Interview with Simeon Mitev, CEO of HostArmada.com
HostArmada is a rapidly growing web hosting company recognized for its innovative and reliable services. They specialize in fast and secure hosting solutions, including shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and WordPress hosting.
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New opportunities for agencies with Bluehost Cloud
In the ever-evolving world of web hosting, agencies are constantly on the lookout for solutions that offer reliability, performance, and ease of use. Bluehost Cloud, leveraging the technology of WP Cloud from
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Interview with Munir Badr, Founder of Domain Days Dubai
At webhosting.today, we had the pleasure of speaking with Munir Badr, the founder of Domain Days Dubai. We discussed the challenges facing the domain market in the MENA region and how Domain