Why FastComet? A look at the Acquisition

FastComet might not be a household name to everyone, but in developer and small business circles, it’s built a strong reputation. With 32,000 customers in over 100 countries and more than 135,000 websites hosted, FastComet brings both scale and specialization.

“They’ve built some brilliant internal tools like Observer, which we’re excited to roll out across WHG,” said Seb de Lemos, CEO of World Host Group. “This is more than just a brand — it’s a culture and a team that fits perfectly with our mission.”

FastComet was founded in 2013 by Georgi Yanev and has become known for blending raw performance with real-person support. It’s this combination that caught WHG’s eye.

What changes for FastComet customers?

So what does the acquisition mean for the tens of thousands of developers, freelancers, and small businesses currently hosting with FastComet? The short version: things are about to get bigger, faster, and more connected — but without losing the human touch that made the brand what it is.

One of the most immediate upgrades will be infrastructure. FastComet’s already solid network will now plug directly into WHG’s international backbone — over 13 data centers spanning multiple continents. For customers, this translates into faster page loads, better geographic coverage, and stronger redundancy. If performance was a key reason users chose FastComet, that reason just got an upgrade.

Behind the scenes, WHG is also bringing serious developer firepower to the table. FastComet’s current dashboard and workflows are known for their simplicity and ease of use — but now, users can expect a deeper suite of tools tailored specifically for agencies and tech teams. Bulk management systems, collaborative admin features, and a smoother, more unified control panel experience are all in the pipeline.

But perhaps the biggest question on many minds is support. Will the level of customer care — the fast responses, the clear explanations, the real-person empathy — stay the same? According to both companies, it won’t just stay the same; it’ll scale. WHG plans to invest in regional support teams with added focus on trust and security. That means shorter response times, better coverage, and more specialized help when things get tricky.

There’s also the long game to consider. FastComet customers won’t just benefit from minor tweaks — WHG is planning a full modernization push, including server upgrades and new architecture initiatives aimed at future-proofing the platform. Sustainability, scalability, and smarter resource management are all on the table.

All this while keeping the FastComet brand intact

“We’re not folding them in. We’re amplifying what they already do well,” WHG CEO Seb de Lemos said. “This is about scaling the culture, not replacing it.”. In other words: for FastComet users, the best parts stay. And the rest? They evolve.

What does this say about WHG’s strategy? This is WHG’s second acquisition in 2025 — following their January collaboration with A2 Hosting, which was announced under the banner “The Future of Hosting: Redefining Trust.” It’s clear WHG isn’t just expanding — it’s curating.

World Host Group Acquires A2 Hosting

“We don’t just acquire brands,” said de Lemos. “We partner with people who care deeply about what they’ve built.” FastComet also strengthens WHG’s already strong presence in Eastern Europe, especially in Bulgaria, where both companies have operational roots.

Where is this all going?

Hosting isn’t just about servers anymore — it’s about ecosystems, user experiences, and trust. WHG is doubling down on all three. A redesigned control panel across all WHG brands is set to launch this month, and with FastComet on board, the company’s push toward unified, developer-centric experiences looks stronger than ever. Bottom line? WHG is building more than just a portfolio — it’s crafting a new standard for what a hosting group can be.

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Financial momentum powered by public and private cloud

OVHcloud reported revenue of €536 million for the six months ending February 28, 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of more than 10 percent. While many companies might be satisfied with top-line growth alone, OVHcloud went further. Profitability surged, with an adjusted EBITDA of €214.6 million—representing a solid 40 percent margin. Even more impressively, the company swung from a loss of €17.2 million in the first half of 2024 to a positive net income of €7.2 million. This wasn’t just growth; it was a full-on financial turnaround.

Public cloud leading the charge

At the heart of this performance is the company’s Public Cloud division, which continues to accelerate thanks to the rising demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the expansion of Local Zones into 23 cities, and attractive long-term offers like the Savings Plan. Public Cloud revenue rose by 17.4 percent in just six months, a clear signal that OVHcloud is gaining traction beyond its home market.

But OVHcloud is not merely riding the AI wave. The Private Cloud segment—which includes the ever-reliable Bare Metal servers and VMware-based Hosted Private Cloud—also experienced strong growth, particularly in Asia-Pacific and the United States. This is especially notable given the recent shifts in VMware’s licensing model, which OVHcloud has deftly adapted to with a new pricing structure.

Renewed strength in web hosting and domain services

Even the Web Cloud and domain services business, often considered a mature and slower-growth segment, showed signs of renewed momentum. Revenue here climbed by 2.9 percent, driven in part by the rollout of multi-year domain registration commitments in new regions—proof that even established offerings can evolve.

Growth across borders: France, Europe, and the World

Geographically, OVHcloud’s growth is both broad and deep. France remains its largest market, contributing nearly half of total revenue. However, the rest of Europe is catching up quickly, with countries in Central Europe leading the charge. A notable contract with Commerzbank Group in Germany is emblematic of how OVHcloud’s sovereign and secure cloud offering is resonating with financial institutions. Meanwhile, the company’s global footprint continues to expand, with particularly strong results in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific, where growth hit 15.4 percent.

Profitability and cash flow on the rise

Operational efficiency was another highlight of the report. Despite increased investment in infrastructure—capital expenditure reached €192.9 million—free cash flow more than doubled to €36.8 million. This is thanks to improved working capital management and a disciplined approach to cost control, even as the company pushes forward with strategic investments.

Strategic financing and sovereign cloud solutions

A key part of OVHcloud’s long-term confidence stems from its recent success in refinancing its debt. The company issued €500 million in senior unsecured bonds and secured a €450 million EU Taxonomy-aligned green loan—the first of its kind by a European cloud provider. With total available liquidity exceeding €307 million and debt maturity pushed out to 2030, OVHcloud has secured the financial runway it needs to keep innovating well into the next decade.

Recent product and compliance milestones further underscore the company’s momentum. The launch of the Bare Metal Pod, a private cloud platform qualified under France’s SecNumCloud cybersecurity certification, caters directly to clients with the highest security and sovereignty demands. A partnership with DEEP in Luxembourg to deliver an on-premise cloud platform adds another feather in the company’s cap, showing its ability to deliver tailored solutions in regulated environments. Meanwhile, the introduction of 3-AZ Object Storage in the Paris region enhances resilience for customers in sectors like banking, healthcare, and government.

Sustainability, strategy, and the road ahead

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.

Looking ahead, OVHcloud is reaffirming its guidance for the full year: organic revenue growth between 9 and 11 percent, adjusted EBITDA margins around 40 percent, and unlevered free cash flow exceeding €25 million. These aren’t just numbers—they’re proof points of a company that knows exactly where it’s going.

As more European businesses seek digital independence and robust alternatives to non-European cloud giants, OVHcloud stands ready—not just as a competitor, but as a leader in its own right. And if the first half of 2025 is any indication, this may just be the beginning.

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This phenomenon has reached a massive, even global scale. Cybercriminals don’t limit themselves to one market or language — they attack users all over the world using the same tactics: spark panic, impersonate a trusted brand, and force the recipient to act quickly.

Fighting this threat has become a daily task for hosting companies across continents. These warnings have been issued by, among others:

• HOSTAFRICA – warning customers in Africa and Europe.
• WHC.ca – documenting frequent scams in Canada.
• IONOS – an international provider warning users in multiple languages.
• Namecheap – a U.S.-based provider reminding users about the issue every few months.

All of them emphasize the same thing: phishing knows no borders. Fake websites impersonating hosting providers appear every day. They’re often active for only a few hours — just long enough to scam hundreds of people and vanish without a trace.

What does a typical phishing attack look like?

Domain renewal phishing has several common traits that make it especially effective — and dangerous.

Email subject: urgent and anxiety-inducing — “Renew Your Domain [domain name]”, “Hosting Expiry Notice”, “Final Notice: Renew Now”. Often includes specific dates to increase pressure.

Sender: pretends to be a known company (e.g., support@hostafrica-renewals.com), and the message itself is formatted nearly identically to official provider emails.

Content: looks credible, sometimes includes real WHOIS data — domain expiry date, company name, even contact details. This makes the user believe it’s legitimate.

Link: leads to a fake payment page, often secured with an SSL certificate (!), but using a completely unrelated domain — e.g., renew-domain-secure.com, crafted to look trustworthy.

Real-life example? Meet John Smith, owner of a small electronics webshop. One day, he received an email saying his domain js-techstore.com would expire in 48 hours. The sender appeared to be a familiar registrar, with correct WHOIS data. Busy fulfilling orders, John clicked the link, paid for the “renewal,” and… unknowingly gave his card details to scammers. Within an hour, his bank account was drained, and access to his site was blocked — the phishing page had also captured his hosting panel login.

These attacks work because they prey on stress, routine, and lack of time. John wasn’t naïve — he just acted too fast. And that’s exactly what scammers count on.

Why this isn’t a data breach

One of the most common customer questions: “How did they get my domain and info? Does this mean my hosting provider was hacked?”

The answer is: most often, no.

The data used in these attacks usually comes from public sources — mainly WHOIS registries, which are publicly accessible for many domain extensions. With TLDs like .pl, .com, .net, or .org, domain owner details (whether individual or business) are often public or accessible via paid or free registrar APIs.

Cybercriminals use automated tools to collect such information en masse. Bots scan WHOIS for domains nearing expiration and generate personalized phishing emails at scale. The more realistic the message — with the domain name, expiration date, and even registrant details — the higher the chance the recipient will click.

Even if WHOIS data is hidden (e.g., via “Privacy Protection”), that doesn’t guarantee safety. Attacks still occur, though less personalized — using generic messages like “Your domain expires tomorrow – renew now!”. These may be less effective individually, but volume makes up for it.

There’s no need for a data breach at your hosting provider to receive such a message. It’s simply the result of mass scraping of publicly available data.

What hosting providers can do

1. Warn your customers – regularly, not just in blog posts. Ideally: banners in the dashboard, quarterly emails, social media posts.
2. Share independent resources – that’s why this article exists. If you want to warn your customers, you can link here. There’s no branding or competing offers — it’s a pure guide.
3. Implement SPF/DKIM/DMARC – proper email configuration reduces the risk of spoofing (though it won’t eliminate it entirely).
4. Report fake domains – to registrars and to Google Safe Browsing.
5. Educate – influence the awareness of your customers through social media, a company blog, and guides.

What users can do

Always check the sender’s email address – not just the display name (e.g., “Customer Support”), but the actual email. Scammers often use lookalike domains, e.g., info@host1ng-com.com instead of info@hosting.com. The difference may be subtle but critical. If in doubt, examine the full email headers — these reveal the actual sending server and routing path. A powerful tool for spotting impersonation.

Don’t click links in emails – even if they look legitimate. Instead, open a new tab and type the hosting provider’s address manually. Clicking the link may take you to a convincing fake that steals your credentials or money. Never download attachments from suspicious emails — they can carry malware that hijacks your device or steals banking and email credentials.

Report suspicious emails – every company being impersonated should be made aware. Your report helps them respond faster, warn others, and shut down fake sites. In Poland, you can also contact CERT Polska (incydent.cert.pl).

Only make payments through your hosting provider’s official dashboard – never via email links. If you’re asked to pay via an email link, pause and verify it at the source. Better safe than sorry.

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) – on every account that supports it. Not just your hosting panel, but also email, banking, social media, and cloud services. Even if a hacker has your password, the additional code from an app or SMS can stop them cold.

Failure to follow these steps is the most common reason for infected devices, stolen credentials, compromised email accounts, and ultimately — user data breaches. Phishing combined with carelessness is the most effective weapon in a hacker’s arsenal.

Understand this: a data breach is only the beginning. In the worst-case scenario, attackers can gain access not just to one service, but to entire email accounts — often hosted elsewhere. That opens the door to the rest of your digital life: social media, selling platforms, cloud accounts, even banking.

And if your email is tied to your domain registrar account? Then you’re looking at the most dangerous outcome — domain theft and unauthorized transfer. A digital smash-and-grab: fast, silent, often irreversible.

That’s why 2FA is not a luxury or gimmick. It’s a gatekeeper that, in a critical moment, can save your data, your reputation — even your business.

Together, let’s build security in the net

This isn’t the end of phishing attacks. On the contrary — it’s only the beginning of a much bigger problem. Every year, more users register domains, launch online stores, blogs, or business websites. These people are ideal targets — often inexperienced, unaware of the risks, and trusting of anything that looks professional.

For cybercriminals, it’s a gold rush. The more targets, the greater the scale. Every success fuels more malware, more botnets. Every clicked link, every downloaded file — is like opening the door to someone’s digital life.

That’s why we need to talk about this openly. Not with fear, but with clarity. If we don’t act together — as an industry, as providers, and as users — the number of victims will only grow month after month. Education and sharing real-world examples is no longer optional. It’s necessary.

If you run a hosting company and want to help raise awareness — link to this article. You can also send us your own examples (contact(at)webhosting.today) — we’ll keep this post updated.

Together, we can limit the damage caused by these campaigns.

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In a recent discussion, Filip Borcov from Site.pro engaged with Sami Mohamed Ali, the Quality of Service Expert at Bahrain’s .BH Registry, to explore the dynamics of Bahrain’s shared hosting and domain market. They delved into topics such as the structure of the .bh and .البحرين domains, the country’s impressive internet penetration rate, and the recent public availability of .bh domains. The conversation also highlighted the popularity of .com domains due to their affordability and global appeal, as well as the regulatory environment governing local hosting companies. This article provides insights from their exchange, offering valuable perspectives for businesses and individuals interested in Bahrain’s evolving digital landscape.

Domain Categories: differences between .com.bh, .net.bh, and .org.bh

.bh is the second-level domain representing Bahrain. It is the easiest way for any entity within Bahrain to be represented online. .com.bh is specific to companies,.net.bh is for network-related companies, and .org.bh is for organisations. Each category is designated for specific audiences.

Internet Penetration and 5G coverage

There are approximately 1.5 million people in Bahrain with almost 200% internet penetration, meaning the average person has around two lines. Bahrain was among the first in the region to launch full 5G coverage, which ensures excellent response in terms of Internet and services they provide.

Payment Gateways

The local people ussually prefer using local payment gateways. For majority of the public there’s a government based initiative called BenefitPay, which connects all the banks, as a result, all the debit card transactions go through BenefitPay platform. In addition, there are multiple international, as well as local, options for credit cards. There are two famous local gateways, CrediMax and Tap Payments, which are also international players.

Local vs Global Domains

There are around 6k local domain in Bahrain. Talking about popularity of local domains comparing to global ones, .com remains popular due to its global recognition and ease of access. Since .bh opened up last year, there has been about a 10% growth in its adoption. However, price and global reach often make .com a preferred choice.

Local vs. Global Providers

Local people have a mix of preferences when it comes to working with local regist and hosting companies. With recent changes, there’s been a noticeable move towards international register companies. However, a significant number of people still favor local businesses due to the support they offer. One of the huge challenges for the local buisnesses is the growth of .bh, so the .BH Registry want to establish .bh as the Goto domain. That is why they are promoting a lot of local registers and trying to give them the opporunity to excel in this market.

Pricing and Market Dynamics

The average price for domain registration for .bh is around 60$, it is a fix amount the .BH Registry has to charge for a domain because of government resouce.
Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp are the main business drivers. People use these three social media platforms to provide services. .BH Registry is educating the community on the benefits of having a website for legitimacy, but adoption will take time for a while because of integration for a while.

Quality vs Price

The choise of hosting company is mainly price driven decision, because the market is new and the product has not been on the market that long. But it’s worth noting that as the product stays on the market longer and longer, the users will envolve into quality.

Growth of .bh ccTLD sales

.BH Registry launched its domain name in 2022, initiating the expansion of local domain adoption. The six-month launch process set the stage for growing the presence of .bh domain names in Bahrain. Now, the registry is focused on increasing domain registrations and strengthening the .bh domain’s position in the market. This year, efforts are geared toward ramping up domain sales and encouraging more businesses and individuals to choose local domain names.

Website Builders in Bahrain

There aren’t many influence on that matter, on the other, it’s more impact of a regist driven concept. As a result, the regists are the ones who push website builders and the similar products to provide better end-user services. .BH Registry support initiatives promoting website builders, but they haven’t direct influence on that.

Regulations for local hosting companies

The main aim is to ensure that the local hosting companies are following the regulations of Kingdom’s law. The main obligations that all registers, entities and resellers must fulfil are to comply with the country’s regulations. There are no strict criterias, for example selling in local currency. An important point to emphasise, no misuse of any of the domains for cultural implications, as well as, be very careful to not impact the social norms of the country. Flexibility is allowed as long as the law is followed.

Promoting Local Domains

Local services providers often protect from global regulations or shutdowns. During Coronavirus time it was a lot of online interaction fixed in Bahrain. To consider, Coronavirus time motivated people to start building online presence, as well as, it was a lot of business which benefited from that.
Due to political issue, it could be a ramp up of local services providers. From a policy perspective, the .BH Registry has made it clear that .bh represents Bahrain, and it’s a good place to showcase your product, confirming that it’s a Bahraini product.

The .BH Registry are working very heavily in promoting the Arabic domains in Bahrain. Once it comes out, it will help everyone who speaks Arabic and can take advantage of the language itself by using this domain. To consider, it might be a very useful option in promoting domain.

Lessons Learned

Lifehack #1: Educate the youth, as they are the next business leaders.
The best way is to educate the young people, the .BH Registry is going into workforce, working very closely with universities and organise hackathons.

Lifehack #2: Work close with universities and teach IT, coding, website creation.
.BH Registry collaborate with universities adding to their curriculum development of websites, development of internationalised domain names and email servers. The main aim to build a digital environment and working with the vision of the country’s leaders on creating sustainable digital environment.

Conclusion

Bahrain is making significant strides in promoting local domains and advancing its digital transformation. While the adoption of .bh is growing, globally recognized domains still dominate the market. To accelerate this shift, ongoing education, awareness, and the development of a supportive ecosystem are crucial. By fostering a strong digital infrastructure and encouraging local domain adoption, Bahrain can further strengthen its online presence and drive long-term success in the digital space.

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They’ve just launched a new AI website builder that lets anyone create a full website just by describing what they want. No templates. No writing from scratch. No design decisions upfront. You just say what the site is about, and the AI does the rest – layout, text, and images, all done in minutes.

This is not a small experiment. This is the direction the whole industry is heading.

What changed?

Until recently, building a website meant choosing a theme, filling in content, dragging blocks around, and hoping everything looked good in the end. It took time and patience. Now, builders like Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify are all working on AI-powered tools. These tools don’t ask you to build. They ask you to describe. It’s a different way of thinking. And it’s fast.

Automattic’s new builder is a perfect example. You log into WordPress.com, type a few lines about your idea, and your website appears. It’s not perfect, but it’s functional. You can tweak it later, or just go live. For small business owners, freelancers, bloggers, and developers, this is a game-changer.

Who is it for?

According to the official announcement, the tool is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs who need a site but don’t have time to build one
• Freelancers who want a portfolio that looks good instantly
• Bloggers and side hustlers who want to start fast
• Developers who want to test ideas without wasting hours on setup

Right now, the AI builder doesn’t support complex features like ecommerce, but Automattic says that might change soon.

Why this matters

This launch confirms a clear trend: AI is not just part of web design anymore—it is the new standard. In the past, SaaS website builders focused on ease of use with templates and drag-and-drop tools. Today, ease of use means “type what you want and let AI do the job.”

From a technical point of view, this reduces friction. From a business point of view, it lowers the barrier to entry for millions of users who never thought they could create a website themselves. It also signals that AI is not just for content generation or chatbots. It’s becoming the engine behind user experience in modern SaaS tools.

What comes next

WordPress is not the first to launch an AI builder, but it’s one of the most trusted names in the industry. And when a company like Automattic adopts this model, it sends a strong message:
The future of websites is AI-built. If you’re building a tool for website creation in 2025, and you don’t have AI features yet, you’re not keeping up — you’re falling behind.

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Visibility where it matters

The new plugin integrates Imunify360 into the WordPress interface, making scan results, malware removals, and protection status visible in a clear and accessible manner. This allows site owners to stay informed about their site’s security without needing to access their hosting account.

Benefits for hosting providers

This development is especially relevant for hosting companies offering Imunify360. With increased visibility:

• Clients can easily verify that their websites are protected
• The number of support tickets related to security decreases
• The perceived value of hosting services increases through clear proof of security actions

The plugin requires no manual configuration by the WordPress user and can be installed automatically on all WordPress instances on a server.

A practical step toward transparent website security

Imunify’s new plugin is a practical extension that significantly improves how website protection is presented. Integration with WordPress ensures that security is not only effective, but also transparent — both for end users and for hosting providers.

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Here are the TOP 8 must-see sessions you don’t want to miss:

From Weeks To Days: How To Cut Your Client Project Delivery Time in Half

 Speaker: Vito Peleg, Co-Founder & CEO, Atarim

Why it’s a must-see:
We all know how often web projects take way longer than planned. In this session, Vito shares exactly how to slash your project delivery time by 50% – without compromising on quality.
You’ll learn how to streamline your workflow, eliminate bottlenecks, and deliver faster. Whether you’re solo or part of a team, this talk will help you become more efficient and keep your clients happier.

Vito Peleg was a guest on a recent episode of the Konrad’s Corner Podcast.

Fireside with Elementor: The No-Code/Low-Code Shift

 Speaker: Miriam Schwab, Head of WordPress, Elementor

Why it’s a must-see:
No-code and low-code aren’t just trends – they’re changing how agencies build websites, price projects, and structure teams. In this insightful fireside chat, Miriam shares how agencies are adapting to this shift and where AI fits into the picture – is it truly useful, or just hype?
You’ll walk away understanding how to future-proof your workflow and stay competitive in the new digital economy.

Domains, Security & Data Intelligence: The Winning Formula for Web Agencies in 2025

 Speakers: Berend van Dalfzen (Realtime Register), Stephen Nyhan (Sectigo), Wenceslao Garcia (Marketgoo)

Why it’s a must-see:
Managing domains, protecting clients, and using data wisely – these are the pillars of a successful agency in 2025. This expert panel will show you how to prevent cyber threats, make smarter decisions with data, and build services that clients truly trust.
It’s the technical foundation every growing agency needs to stay ahead.

Design Patterns For AI Interfaces In 2025

 Speaker: Vitaly Friedman, Founder, Smashing Magazine

Why it’s a must-see:
Not all AI needs to be flashy. Vitaly argues that the best AI is often invisible, seamless, and focused on solving real problems. This session dives into hundreds of examples and patterns for building AI-powered UX that actually helps users. You’ll learn about scoping, clustering, recommendations, and feedback loops that make AI truly useful – not just a gimmick.

Creative Insights with Maurice Cherry: Design, Strategy & Innovation

 Speaker: Maurice Cherry

Why it’s a must-see:
Maurice is one of the most respected voices in design – and in this candid session, he shares his real-life journey as a creative entrepreneur. Expect honest takes on running a business, navigating the evolving design landscape, and why diversity and inclusion matter more than ever.You’ll leave inspired – and with a clearer vision for the kind of designer or founder you want to be.

Top Trends Reshaping Agencies in 2025

 Speaker: Nicholas Petroski, Founder, Promethean Research

Why it’s a must-see:
Where are digital agencies really heading in 2025? Backed by fresh research, Nicholas outlines the major trends redefining the agency model – from AI adoption and niche positioning to team restructuring and profitability benchmarks. This is essential strategic insight for any agency owner who wants to stay ahead of the curve..

Essential Automations That Will Increase Your Clients’ Sales and Retention

 Speaker: Greg Zakowicz, Senior Ecommerce Expert, Omnisend

Why it’s a must-see:
As consumer spending slows, smart automation becomes critical. Greg breaks down exactly which automations drive real revenue, boost retention, and improve customer experience. You’ll learn how to personalize messages, optimize timing, and build retention-focused campaigns that make you look like a genius to your clients.

Building Bridges, Driving Growth: The Power of Events and Communities

 Speaker: Francisco Opazo, Founder, LedByCommunity

Why it’s a must-see:
Communities and events are not just nice-to-haves – they’re growth strategies. In this session, Francisco shows how to leverage community feedback, build deeper relationships, and use events to scale faster.
Perfect for startups, service providers, or agencies looking to grow through connection, not just campaigns.

40+ sessions. Infinite value. One free summit.

Atarim Summit 2025 offers something for everyone – from technical strategies to business trends, creative inspiration to community building. And best of all, it’s free and online. Mark your calendar, register, and get ready to level up your agency game!

Make sure to register, clear your schedule, and get ready to be inspired!

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In many cases, agencies are actually the biggest growth driver for hosters. They bring in multiple clients at once, manage websites long term, and often stay loyal to platforms that support their work.

Unfortunately, hosting providers are slowly losing these agencies to modern platforms like WP Engine, Cloudways, Kinsta… These platforms are simply better suited to agency needs.

We talked about this with Vito in the latest episode of our podcast:

The main problem: hosters don’t fully understand agencies

According to Atarim’s own research, over 70 percent of agencies say support is the most important factor when choosing where to host, making it the number one priority for hosters who want to keep their agency customers.

As Vito said in the podcast: “The number two [priority] was client management and agency-related tooling that will enable them to manage multiple accounts at the same time… a reseller and a good affiliate program came in at single digits [!!!]”

This indicates that traditional, outdated hosting tools are not keeping up with industry trends. Offering a low price doesn’t make up for the complexity and hassle agencies have to deal with. Over time, this leads to losing agencies and their clients with them.

How to better understand agencies? Get to know them!

If you want to build stronger relationships with agencies, you have to understand them better. And there’s no better place to do that than the Web Agency Summit, the fifth edition is organized this year by Atarim together with Omnisend.

It’s a 4-day online event packed with sessions, interviews, and panels focused on agency life. The plan is for 15,000 people to attend.

Here are some quick facts from the summit website:

• Over 40 speakers from companies like Google, GoDaddy, and Microsoft
• Free to attend
• Live networking and on-demand replays
• Real talk about tools, workflows, AI, and building strong businesses

If you’re serious about working with agencies, this is the place to start. Not to mention that it is an excellent opportunity to sponsor the event and get visibility of your hosting brand.

And it’s free. Just sign up here: https://atarim.io/summit/

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The ranking is made by Inc., a well-known business magazine. Their “Regionals” list is part of a bigger ranking called the Inc. 5000, but focuses only on companies from specific parts of the country.

Over 1000% growth in two years

Between 2021 and 2023, Rocket.net grew its revenue by more than 1000%. That’s a big jump. The average growth of all 192 companies on the list was 114%, so Rocket.net clearly stood out. These companies also helped the economy. Together, they created over 11,000 jobs and added $8.1 billion to their region.

“It’s truly an honor to make the Inc Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, and it has been a long-time goal of mine. Rocket.net achieved an astonishing 1000%+ growth rate from 2021 to 2023, placing us in the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Southeast region. I’d like to thank our amazing customers who continue to trust us with their business and our team for going above and beyond every day to make this growth possible.”

What Is the Inc. Regionals: Southeast List?

Every year, Inc. Magazine releases a list of the fastest-growing private companies in different parts of the United States. This year, Rocket.net was ranked number 9 in the Southeast region.

But what does this list mean, and why is it important? The Inc. Regionals is part of the larger Inc. 5000 project. It focuses on smaller regions and looks at local businesses with strong growth. The Southeast region includes states like Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and even Puerto Rico.

To be on this list, a company must:

• Be private (not public or part of a bigger group)
• Be based in the U.S.
• Make at least $100,000 in 2021 and $1 million in 2023
• Show strong revenue growth over two years

In 2025, 192 companies made the Southeast list. Together, they grew their revenue by an average of 114%. They also created over 11,000 new jobs and added $8.1 billion to the economy.

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That’s why the recent partnership between DreamHost and bunny.net has caught our attention. It’s not just a matter of adding a new feature. It’s a blueprint for how modern hosting companies can evolve to meet customer expectations, improve performance at scale, and unlock new revenue streams—while staying developer-friendly and future-proof.

Let’s take a closer look at what this partnership means, how it works under the hood, and why bunny.net stood out among CDN providers.

Why CDN became a must-have for WordPress hosting

It wasn’t long ago that CDNs were primarily used by high-traffic sites or enterprise brands. But times have changed.

“CDN has become an expected feature for managed WordPress,” said DreamHost.

Speed isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s an expectation. And with more websites serving global audiences, latency has become the silent killer of user engagement. Every second counts. A site that loads in 1 second can see a bounce rate of just 7%, compared to 38% for a 5-second load.

For hosting providers like DreamHost, not offering a CDN meant leaving both performance and revenue on the table. That’s why this integration wasn’t just an upgrade—it was a necessity.

“Getting our customers closer to their site visitors makes for snappier sites and happier visitors,” they added. “The fact that we also get to offer this to any DreamHost customer as an add-on was also attractive, giving us another revenue stream as we navigate the current economic climate.”

So the move wasn’t just about serving DreamPress (DreamHost’s managed WordPress product)—it was about redefining their entire value proposition across their customer base.

Why Bunny.net? Performance, philosophy, and partnership

When choosing a CDN partner, DreamHost didn’t just go for raw numbers—they went deeper. Performance mattered, but so did the people and the platform behind the product.

“We evaluated several CDN providers, and Bunny CDN from bunny.net was not only the most performant, but their team had extensive experience with WordPress.”

That’s an important distinction. Many CDN platforms are powerful, but not necessarily friendly to the specific nuances of WordPress. The fact that bunny.net built their integrations around the same WordPress APIs gave DreamHost confidence that the technical alignment would be smooth, stable, and scalable.

And it wasn’t just about code.

“We also found their team to be very responsive and engaging which made us confident that we would have a great working relationship with them—and that has turned out to be the case.”

In a world where support and agility are often afterthoughts, this kind of responsiveness and collaboration is a serious competitive edge.

What does this mean for DreamHost customers?

For users of DreamHost, this partnership unlocks more than just faster loading speeds. It introduces advanced caching, increased reliability, and edge-first performance—without the hassle of configuring third-party tools.

“Moving site visitor activity to the edge allows us to better serve our international customers. This also reduces the workload on our own servers, as customer data will be served across bunny.net’s global network of PoPs.”

That’s the hidden beauty of a CDN. It doesn’t just make your site faster for visitors—it also takes the strain off your hosting infrastructure, allowing for greater efficiency and stability during traffic spikes.

One standout feature is Bunny.net’s Perma-Cache. While traditional CDNs only cache popular content temporarily, BunnyCDN offers a secondary caching layer that ensures content stays cached—even for low-traffic sites.

“If they’re willing to upgrade to the plan that includes Perma-Cache,” DreamHost notes, “Bunny CDN will keep them in cache and ensure that their sites are loading with alacrity whenever those visitors make their appearance.”

This levels the playing field, giving smaller websites the performance advantages typically reserved for the big players.

Frictionless performance for everyone

From bunny.net’s side, the partnership represents more than a technical integration—it’s a strategic move toward broader accessibility.

“Our mission is to help make the internet hop faster,” said the bunny.net team. “Partnering with DreamHost was a perfect match, since they help power a massive number of websites with their services.”

They recognize a key gap in the market: not all users want to sign up for separate services or mess around with complex DNS configurations. By integrating directly into DreamHost’s platform, bunny.net removes the friction and brings enterprise-grade performance to the masses.

“By partnering with DreamHost, we can remove all of the friction and make it easier for them to enjoy the performance, reliability and security benefits we offer—without worry about any additional settings.”

It’s a win-win. DreamHost gets to offer world-class performance natively, and bunny.net gets to serve a broader audience, including non-technical users who simply want their websites to be fast.

Built for scale: performance backed by data

Let’s talk numbers. Bunny.net handles over a million requests per second during peak times and powers millions of domains worldwide.

“Performance is at the core of what we do,” they emphasized. “These benchmarks are not only reserved for DreamHost, but are publicly available through independent benchmarking services like CDNPerf, where bunny.net consistently ranks as one of the fastest CDNs worldwide.”

And it’s not just about speed—it’s about uptime, reliability, and enterprise support.

“For DreamHost, we’ve taken this a step further by implementing Enterprise Support and a 100% uptime SLA,” bunny.net shared. “We established a direct technical and operational communication line that provides them with 24/7 support.”

That kind of infrastructure allows DreamHost to scale confidently, knowing that performance and support are always on.

Hosting reimagined

The partnership between DreamHost and bunny.net shows how CDNs are no longer “add-ons” but essential components of modern web infrastructure. It’s also a case study in how thoughtful integrations—ones that focus on user experience, developer alignment, and scalability—can create real differentiation in a crowded market.

“DreamHost users will get faster page load times, lower latency, and much smoother user experiences for visitors connecting to their websites,” bunny.net concluded. “This will help DreamHost stand out in a very competitive hosting market—and give their users a built-in superpower to do the same.”

And that’s the ultimate goal: not just better performance, but better possibilities.

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