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Hosting Is the Next Layer AI Will Transform – Vito Peleg, CEO of Atarim
Vito Peleg of Atarim on why he reads AI as the biggest opportunity hosting has had in fifteen years, how today's vibe coders mirror the server-in-the-bedroom generation that built today's hosting market, and why reactive agencies feel like a tax while proactive ones win.
Hetzner Has Now Raised Prices Three Times in 2026. This One Is Different.
Hetzner announced its third price move of 2026 on May 27, effective June 15. New orders only, portfolio standardised into -1/-2/-3 tiers, and a new Limited tier introduces hardware segmentation as a structural market shift. Other European hosts will face pressure to follow.
Cloudflare Called It AI Restructuring. Every Hosting Company Faces the Same Decision.
Cloudflare cut 1,100 employees (20% of headcount) on a $639.8M record revenue day and used a "builders, sellers, measurers" framework that maps directly onto hosting operations. Billing, support triage, and compliance are where AI closed the gap. The advantage goes to who acts first.
WordCamp Europe 2026: A Hosting Industry Guide to the Schedule
WordCamp Europe 2026 opens June 4 in Kraków with Contributor Day plus two conference days. The Inside WordPress 7.0 panel anchors Friday. Hosting-specific sessions cover stress testing, secure hosting, DDoS, and CERN's 800-site migration. Over a dozen hosting companies sponsor.
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.ART domain celebrates 7th birthday
This month marks a significant milestone for the .ART domain registry as it celebrates its 7th birthday. Since its launch on May 10, 2017, .ART has grown exponentially, becoming the digital home for over 260,000 artists, creators, museums, galleries, and institutions globally.
Mergers and acquisitions
Squarespace’s bold move: going private in a $6.9 billion deal
Squarespace, the popular website-building platform, is making waves with its decision to go private in a massive $6.9 billion all-cash deal with private equity firm Permira. After nearly three years of turbulence on the public market, this move comes as no surprise to industry insiders.
Industry reports
Unveiling ICANN new gTLD program
The first round, launched a decade ago, brought significant changes and learnings. Now, as ICANN prepares for the second round, we delve into past insights and future expectations, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for prospective applicants and industry observers.
Industry reports
.ad domains soon available globally
.ad domains will be available to all interested parties worldwide from October, through a list of approved registrars to be published soon. Wholesale prices for general availability will be about 15 euros (about 16 dollars) per year.
Industry reports
ICANN looks for savings
ICANN anticipates a decrease in its revenues by $3 million, down to $145 million, after it became apparent that domain sales would not be as robust as previously estimated. The organization presented these changes during two teleconferences.
Industry reports
Verisign announces revenue forecast cut
Verisign, a well-known manager of internet domains such as .com and .net, has announced a reduction in its financial forecasts for 2024. This decision comes in response to weaker than expected results in the first quarter of the year.
Industry reports
Celebrating SpaceShip’s successful year
A year ago, Richard Kirkendall, the CEO of Namecheap, one of the leading internet domain registrars, announced on Twitter the launch of the SpaceShip platform. This was a significant step for the company, marking the beginning of a new era in offering domain and hosting services. Now, a year after this event, it is worth examining what this platform has achieved and what plans it has for the future.
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Navigating ICANN’s role in content policing
ICANN recently found itself at a crossroads over an expansion of its powers that could effectively turn it into a content police. This debate has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the complexities of internet governance and the delicate balance between regulation and freedom.
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GoDaddy .AI transfer issues
In a surprising move, the overseer of the increasingly sought-after .ai country code top-level domain (ccTLD) has issued a stark warning to registrants, advising against the transfer of their .ai domains to GoDaddy, the leading domain registrar.
Industry reports
Epik embarks on a new chapter: empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses
As Epik embarks on this new chapter, its focus is clear: to create a supportive, safe, and productive online ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By turning the page on its past and looking towards a future filled with possibility, Epik LLC is committed to being a force for good in the digital domain landscape
Industry reports
The evolving governance of .xxx domain: GoDaddy’s bold moves toward modernization
ICANN has put forth what might become the next version of GoDaddy's .xxx registry agreement, marking a departure from its current "sponsored" status. This move could significantly alter GoDaddy's ICANN fees and implement the most stringent child-protection measures across any generic top-level domain (gTLD).
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Victory in domain dispute drama
The judge dismissed all seven of Tallman’s assertions, highlighting the improbability of his demand for a sweeping transfer of domain rights. Although Tallman was allowed to amend and refile some of his claims, the court firmly rejected his request for a declaratory judgment.
Industry reports
Orange domains: pioneering the Web3 frontier with Tucows and partners
In a groundbreaking development, Orange Domains has been announced as a new joint venture by Tucows, Trust Machines, and Hiro, aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with the internet. This collaboration seeks to create a seamless bridge between the conventional internet experience and the burgeoning world of Web3, promising to unlock new possibilities for digital identity and domain services.
Industry reports
European domain growth slows
As of early 2024, registered domains across EU member state countries have risen to an estimated 82 million, marking a 0.4% increase over the previous year. This growth has been unevenly distributed, with countries like Poland, France, and Italy leading the pack, primarily through their national ccTLDs.
Industry reports
Launch of five new Top-Level Domains
Internet Naming Co. has unveiled five new top-level domains (TLDs): .diy, .food, .living, .lifestyle, and .vana, entered their early access phase today. The launch was first announced a month ago on the LinkedIn profile of the Trademark Clearinghouse, among others.
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Whois policy’s missing lifeline
The recent update to ICANN's Registration Data Policy (RDP) marks a significant shift in how registrars and registries handle user data, aligning for the first time with EU privacy laws since GDPR's inception in May 2018.
Industry reports
ICANN spent $5 million more than planned
ICANN, the global coordinator for the Internet's system of domains, reported spending $72 million out of its $74 million revenue in the six months leading up to December 31, 2023. This expenditure significantly exceeded the $67 million that had been budgeted for the period, marking a deviation from planned financial management. The bulk of this
Pricing updates
Domain deals: best reseller picks
Choosing an apt domain reseller is a pivotal decision that can greatly influence the efficacy and cost-efficiency of your online footprint. This article offers a thorough comparison of five leading domain resellers, notably ResellerClub.com, Enom.com, and DomainNameAPI.com, aiming to guide you towards the most suitable option for your requirements. Our evaluation encompasses highly preferred domain
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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