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Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
Automattic Is Not an Owner of the WordPress Marks It Asserted in Court, a Judge Rules
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The September 24 order brings back four antitrust claims the same judge had dismissed in an earlier ruling. It also holds that Automattic and Mullenweg are neither owners nor registrants of the WordPress marks, so they cannot assert them in their own right.
We Ranked Hosting Two Ways. We Resolved 108 GoDaddy Domains: 96 Point at Amazon.
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Ranked by domains on their nameservers, GoDaddy leads with 73.1 million. Ranked by hosting attribution it falls to 3.5 million, but that column records whose address space a site is served from. We resolved a sample of GoDaddy's domains: 89% land in blocks registered to Amazon.
IONOS Is Cutting 12% of Its Workforce Five Weeks After Raising Its Revenue Outlook.
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IONOS will reduce headcount from about 3,800 to about 3,350, spending around EUR 35 million once to save up to EUR 30 million a year from 2027. IONOS says the savings will be reinvested, including in AI product development and cloud, and its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast is unchanged.
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GoDaddy shows Q1 2025 growth
GoDaddy has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company showed solid growth across most areas, even though net income dropped compared to last year due to a large one-time tax benefit in 2024.
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Web.com is shutting down: Newfold moves customers to Network Solutions
There’s a big change coming in the industry. Newfold Digital – the company behind brands like Bluehost, HostGator, and Network Solutions – announced today that it is closing the Web.com brand. In the next few weeks, all Web.com customer accounts will be moved to Network Solutions.
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OVHcloud shows its strength
Sustainability remains a core part of the OVHcloud identity. The company recently improved its score in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment by 10 points, placing it in the top 16 percent of the industry. It’s a rare blend of high performance and high principle—a combination that many modern tech buyers are increasingly prioritizing.
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Automattic launches AI site builder
There’s a quiet but powerful change happening in the world of website building. Step by step, one company after another is switching from traditional drag-and-drop tools to smart, AI-powered builders. This week, Automattic – the company behind WordPress.com – joined the race in a big way.
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Top 8 Talks at Atarim Summit
From April 7-11, 2025, the digital world will gather online for Atarim Summit, a FREE event packed with expert insights, strategies, and future-focused conversations about the web design and agency industry. Whether you’re a solo freelancer or part of a growing digital team, this summit offers a unique chance to learn from global leaders – all from the comfort of your screen.
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Rocket.net hits 1000% growth in hosting
Rocket.net was ranked number 9 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals: Southeast list. This list highlights the fastest-growing private companies in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and more.
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DreamHost and Bunny.net are redefining CDN for WordPress
The internet is a race. A race for speed, for engagement, for the attention span of a user who can bounce in the blink of an eye. In this digital landscape, content delivery networks (CDNs) aren’t just a “nice to have”—they’re a strategic necessity. And for WordPress hosting providers, the bar has been raised higher than ever.
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Tucows wins .IN Registry contract and reports financial results
Tucows, a well-known internet services company, has secured a major contract to manage India’s .IN domain registry. This is a big win for the company, as it replaces GoDaddy, the previous service provider. The transition will involve moving around 4 million domain names, making it the largest migration in domain registry history.
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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.