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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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Hostinger Horizons: a new AI web app builder
Hostinger has announced the launch of Hostinger Horizons, a no-code AI-powered tool for building and publishing web apps. Unlike other AI website builders, Hostinger Horizons focuses on interactive web applications, not just static websites. The platform aims to simplify web app creation, making it accessible to users without coding knowledge.
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DreamHost expands with a new data center
DreamHost, a company known for hosting and domain services, has opened its first data center outside the United States. The new facility in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is set to improve website speed and reliability for many users.
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WHOIS is being replaced by RDAP
The long-standing WHOIS system for looking up domain name registration details is coming to an end. Starting January 28, 2025, ICANN will officially replace WHOIS with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). But don’t worry—this change isn’t happening overnight, and most users won’t notice any immediate disruptions.
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World Host Group Acquires A2 Hosting
The shift of World Host Group acquiring A2 Hosting marks a major event in the ever-evolving field of web hosting. Through this acquisition, A2 Hosting also complements the broader trends of the
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Namecheap wraps up 2024 with $398M in revenue and 18% growth
Namecheap closed out 2024 just shy of a major milestone, with $398 million in revenue. CEO Richard Kirkendall shared the news on X, noting that this figure includes revenue from their Spaceship platform. While they didn’t quite hit the $400M mark, an 18% year-over-year growth rate is impressive in such a crowded and competitive industry.
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Is this the end for Shared Hosting? My view
Shared hosting has always been rooted in one core idea: to offer a low-cost, user-friendly solution for hosting websites, accessible even to those with minimal technical expertise. This simple yet revolutionary concept
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Hexonet is shutting down – customers to move to CentralNic Reseller
Hexonet, a well-known domain reseller platform, is shutting down as part of Team Internet Group’s efforts to streamline its operations. The transition will take place over the next few months, with Hexonet customers being migrated to CentralNic Reseller, another platform within the group.
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Google introduces .channel domain
Google Registry is set to launch a new top-level domain (TLD), .channel, aimed specifically at content creators. The rollout begins in February, offering creators a new way to establish their online presence
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Miss Group prepares for sale. What lies ahead for the Nordic hosting giant?
Miss Group, a leading Swedish web hosting company, is reportedly preparing for a significant ownership change. Founder Mattias Kaneteg and majority shareholder Perwyn are said to be exploring a sale of the
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OVHcloud’s solid start to 2025
OVHcloud, has kicked off 2025 with a strong financial performance, affirming its annual growth targets. The company’s Q1 FY2025 results highlight solid organic revenue growth, a strong international presence, and significant momentum in both the Private and Public Cloud sectors.
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.com domain rankings – 2024 update
ICANN recently released the latest .com domain data from Verisign, covering August 2024. This data highlights trends in domain registrations and management across major registrars. Here are the key points from the report.
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The rise of alternative TLDs and key industry trends – Namecheap’s 2024 domain insights
The domain industry continues to change, offering a clear picture of how businesses, individuals, and creators approach their online presence in 2024. Namecheap's latest report highlights some exciting shifts, from the ever-dominant .com to the surprising success of niche and country-code domains.
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WP Engine triumphs in legal battle with Automattic
WP Engine, one of the leading companies offering hosting services and tools for websites built on WordPress, shared important news on its LinkedIn profile. The court granted WP Engine’s request for a preliminary injunction, fully restoring access to WordPress.org for the company.
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NetApp and Vultr collaboration
NetApp has officially joined the Vultr Cloud Alliance, a partnership that combines expertise from various technology providers to meet the growing demand for adaptable AI and cloud services. The move has sparked discussions across the tech industry about its potential impact.
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Rocket.net partners with WP Rocket
Exciting news for WordPress users! Rocket.net, a managed WordPress hosting platform, has announced a partnership with WP Rocket, a popular plugin designed to improve website speed. This collaboration promises faster websites and better experiences for visitors.
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The future of .io domain: popularity, changes, and challenges
The .io domain has become very popular in the tech world. Startups and developers like it because it is short, easy to remember, and closely related to technology.
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Domain Days Dubai 2024 is already behind us
The second edition of Domain Days Dubai, held on November 5-6, 2024, at the stunning Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, was nothing short of extraordinary.
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Global domain registration trends in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 saw 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), reflecting a slight decrease of 0.1 million registrations compared to the previous quarter. However, year-over-year, the domain registrations rose by 0.8%, which translates to an increase of 3 million registrations.
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EURid’s Q3 2024 report summary
EURid's Q3 2024 report highlights impressive progress in key areas, showcasing their ongoing commitment to a secure and sustainable internet landscape. With a renewed certification under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), EURid reaffirms its dedication to environmental responsibility.
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CyberPanel vulnerability incident
Today, on the pages of WebHostingTalk.com, a user reported a troubling issue with CyberPanel, drawing immediate attention from the community. The user, “mobin,” shared details of an unusual CPU spike on their server, which, upon investigation, turned out to be the result of crypto-mining malware running with root-level permissions.
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