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WordPress Controversy 🔴Live Updates
by Mr. WHT · 26 Sep 2024 · 5 min read
More and more information is coming to light. WP Engine has been asked to pay what seems to be a staggering 8% of their revenue for…
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Is WPEngine the first company to pay extortion to WordPress?
by Mr. WHT · 24 Sep 2024 · 6 min read
It looks like a new chapter has opened in the WordPress ecosystem, and it’s not about innovation or community support. WP Engine, one of the largest…
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WordCamp US controversy: Matt Mullenweg targets WP Engine, calling it the ‘Cancer’ of WordPress
by Lukasz Gawior · 23 Sep 2024 · 3 min read
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…
CloudLinux supports the ‘Five for the Future’ WordPress initiative
by Kamil Kołosowski · 16 Sep 2024 · 2 min read
CloudLinux is highly regarded for its operating system, which powers a significant portion of hosting servers. The company’s products, such as CL OS, provide greater stability and protection for over 30 million WordPress sites. With its commitment to this initiative, the company plans to support WordPress by focusing on improving its security.
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DigitalOcean announces new spaces object storage in London
by Kamil Kołosowski · 10 Sep 2024 · 1 min read
DigitalOcean has launched its Spaces Object Storage in the London data center (LON1). This makes it easier for users in the UK and Europe to store their data locally, improving speed and access for their customers.
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Miss Group acquires Domeneshop: boosting Nordic market share
by Lukasz Gawior · 30 Aug 2024 · 2 min read
Miss Group, backed by private equity firm Perwyn, has recently strengthened its position as a leader in the Nordic market by acquiring Domeneshop, Norway’s largest domain…
M&A
SocialBee joins WebPros – what this means for the hosting industry
by Kamil Kołosowski · 26 Aug 2024 · 2 min read
SocialBee proudly announced its recent acquisition by WebPros, joining the ranks of industry giants like cPanel, Plesk, and WHMCS. This significant development marks a new chapter for SocialBee and promises exciting opportunities for both the company and the broader WebPros ecosystem.
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GoDaddy’s smart strategies push its market value to new highs
by Lukasz Gawior · 13 Aug 2024 · 6 min read
GoDaddy’s Q2 2024 results show a company making strides in a competitive market. The strong performance in Applications & Commerce reflects the success of GoDaddy’s innovative…
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Rocket.net – growth with the wind at their back: how the company plans to maintain its momentum
by Kamil Kołosowski · 13 Aug 2024 · 5 min read
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?
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NameSilo accelerates AI effort with Domai.io investment
by Lukasz Gawior · 7 Aug 2024 · 3 min read
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…
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