webhosting.today Podcast (formerly Konrad's Corner)

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THE podcast about the web hosting industry, a must have for every founder and professional who wants to truly understand this market. We bring on industry leaders, comment on key events and trends and focus on what actually matters when running a web hosting business. No b******t, just real insights to stay ahead in this fast-changing, competitive space.

  1. 7 Jul

    Why AI is Putting Traditional Agencies Out of Business (And How to Win) | S3E10 Brent Weaver from E2M

    "Will AI destroy agencies? Yes." – That's how Brent, CEO of E2M (400-person white-label agency), opens this conversation. But the full answer is more nuanced: traditional agencies die, agentic agencies thrive. Brent introduces the "agentic agency" concept – where agents do the delivery work and humans engineer the systems. Drawing on 30 years in the industry (first website at 17, UGURUS, Cloudways, DigitalOcean), he explains why you can't ask your current team to build their own replacement, and what the Netflix DVD-to-streaming transition teaches agency owners today. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Will AI destroy the agencies? 05:38 Sponsors 06:02 Who is Brent Weaver? 10:48 M&A 11:13 UGURUS 14:54 Tips for small agencies 22:20 What happens when you don't adapt 29:06 Will AI change the clients' demands? 38:00 Should webhosting adapt? We cover: → Why content agencies were the first casualties of AI → Traditional vs AI-first vs agentic agency (the three stages) → The psychology problem: nobody builds themselves out of a job → Netflix's "burn your boats" strategy applied to agencies → The $10,000 website: 3 months vs one button press → The 100 plumbers thought experiment: AI didn't create customers → Why "AI is electricity" – table stakes, not competitive advantage → Complexity grows business for experts (the spreadsheet lesson) → How hosting must adapt: agents need to be hosted somewhere → The last flash designer: why niches die slower than you think? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast

    Why AI is Putting Traditional Agencies Out of Business (And How to Win) | S3E10 Brent Weaver from E2M

  2. 26 May

    Is WordPress Still the Right Choice for Enterprise? (Honest Answer) | WHT S3E08

    Karim Marucchi, CEO of Crowd Favorite, has been scaling WordPress for enterprise since the early days – Disney, Fortune 50 clients, and collaborations with WP Engine on the first truly enterprise WooCommerce installs.In this interview, he addresses the elephant in the room: is WordPress still the right choice for enterprise after all the drama? His answer: technically yes, but the political landscape has changed. We discuss the FAIR project (it worked – hosting companies just see it as insurance), WordPress limitations and workarounds, and why TypeO3 deserves a second look from enterprise buyers. Karim Marucchi, CEO of Crowd Favorite, has been scaling WordPress for enterprise since the early days – Disney, Fortune 50 clients, and collaborations with WP Engine on the first truly enterprise WooCommerce installs.In this interview, he addresses the elephant in the room: is WordPress still the right choice for enterprise after all the drama? His answer: technically yes, but the political landscape has changed. We discuss the FAIR project (it worked – hosting companies just see it as insurance), WordPress limitations and workarounds, and why TypeO3 deserves a second look from enterprise buyers. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:21 Is WordPress best for the enterprise? 4:30 The story of Crowd Favorite 11:09 Sponsors 11:35 WordPress for online presence? 21:09 M&A Q&A 21:34 What are you using? 23:46 The FAIR: what went wrong? What went right? 28:53 The FAIR: how is it right now? 31:09 The FAIR: how does it work? 40:40 What's the deal with TYPO3? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast #wordpressenterprise #crowdfavorite #fairproject #typo3 #cms #opensource #webhosting

    Is WordPress Still the Right Choice for Enterprise? (Honest Answer) | WHT S3E08

  3. 13 May

    Why Your Hosting Clients Are Getting Sued (And How to Profit From Fixing It) | WHT S3E07

    Privacy compliance isn't just about avoiding fines – it's a revenue opportunity for hosting providers. In this interview, Termly explains how hosters can turn GDPR and CCPA requirements into a sticky, profitable add-on service. From cookie banners to privacy policies, Termly provides an all-in-one compliance solution for SMBs. For hosting providers, it means higher ARPU, lower churn, and a value-add that customers actually need. 00:00 Intro 01:39 Why should we care about privacy compliance? 04:16 What Termly actually does? 09:35 Meet our sponsors! 10:00 What's the typical model? 12:27 Is it difficult to work with hosting providers? 14:03 Our M&A services 14:28 Use cases from Raffaele 19:30 What about AI? 21:56 Lawsuits 27:15 WP Plugin 29:45 Future of privacy 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast #gdpr #ccpa #webhosting #cookieconsent #termly #hostingbusiness #privacypolicy #smb

    Why Your Hosting Clients Are Getting Sued (And How to Profit From Fixing It) | WHT S3E07

  4. 28 Apr

    The Truth About Hosting Reviews (From the Only Honest Reviewer) | WHT S3E06

    In this episode Kevin Ohashi, founder of Review Signal and WP Hosting Benchmarks, shares why hosting companies fear his transparent testing methodology – and drops some uncomfortable truths about the industry. In this episode Kevin Ohashi, founder of Review Signal and WP Hosting Benchmarks, shares why hosting companies fear his transparent testing methodology – and drops some uncomfortable truths about the industry. 00:00 In this episode 01:36 Why are hosting providers afraid of Kevin? 03:35 Has Kevin ever received legal threats? 06:47 Origin story: how it all started? ViewSignal and early hosting reviews 10:30 How the tests work today: impacting vs non-impacting metrics 20:55 Is there any trustworthy hosting review sites? Condition of the market 33:15 Industry future. Consolidation and private equity - good or bad? 37:20 Does WordPress have a future? 42:30 Does web hosting still make sense in 2026? The impact of AI 46:32 What's next for the industry? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast #hostingreviews #wordpress #hostingindustry #webhostingreviews

    The Truth About Hosting Reviews (From the Only Honest Reviewer) | WHT S3E06

  5. 7 Apr

    When to Sell Your Hosting Business (And What It’s Actually Worth)? | M&A Q&A Part 1

    When should you sell your hosting business? What multiple can you actually expect? M&A advisor Łukasz Gawior breaks down the real factors that drive valuations - and why most founders either sell too early or wait too long! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:49 When to sell your business? 05:16 Should you prepare for the sale? 07:18 What drives the evaluation? 19:03 What are the best regions to get the evaluations? 20:06 The best scenario 24:27 Worst case scenario… 31:17 To sell or to wait? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #m&a #hostingbusiness

    When to Sell Your Hosting Business (And What It’s Actually Worth)? | M&A Q&A Part 1

  6. 17 Mar

    Your Security Solution Might Be Costing You More Than You Think! | WHT S3E05

    Why did Hosting.com (World Host Group) make Monarx their default security solution across all acquired brands? In this interview, Monarx CEO explains the technology, business model, and hidden costs that make legacy solutions like Imunify and SiteLock more expensive than they appear. Three numbers that matter: → 400 million malware signatures (50x more than SiteLock's published count) → 50x fewer false positives (1 mistake per 1.3 billion files analyzed) → 50% less server resources consumed We cover: → Why hosts are switching from Imunify to Monarx → Real incident: how Monarx diagnosed a breached credential attack in minutes → The hidden costs of legacy security (support tickets, server load, churn) → Third-generation malware detection: AI-enabled syntax tree analysis → How to upsell security without making customers feel insecure → Conversion rates: from 5% automated to 80% with white-glove sales → Implementation: literally 2 lines of code → AI threats: why bad guys are adopting faster than good guys → Vibe coding security: the next challenge for the industry Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Why Monarx? 06:05 Why Monarx is better? 10:08 Why you should choose Monarx? 22:17 How to upsell everything? 31:35 How Monarx works? 39:46 Story of a fresh CEO 42:55 Biggest challenges 47:50 The future, opportunities and threats to hosting industry 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #malware #hostingsecurity #cybersecurity #hostingbusiness #sitelock

    Your Security Solution Might Be Costing You More Than You Think! | WHT S3E05

  7. 17 Feb

    The Secret Weapon Hosting Companies Use to 2x WordPress Retention | Artur Grabowski (Extendify)

    Is AI really disrupting web hosting in 2026 – or is it just hype? In this episode, we break down what's actually happening in the industry: from vibe coding tools and AI site builders to the declining relevance of cPanel and new EU regulations that could reshape how hosting businesses operate. We discuss: → Why AI hasn't truly impacted hosting revenues yet (but why everyone's talking about it) → Vibe coding platforms like Lovable, Wix Harmony, and hosting companies' AI builders → Who's the real target for these tools – and why distribution is the biggest challenge → Why top hosting companies are moving away from cPane l→ The "do it for me" trend: hosting providers acquiring agencies → NIS2 regulations and what they mean for European hosting businesses Whether you're a hosting provider, agency owner, or just following the industry – this conversation cuts through the noise.Timestamps: 00:00 In this episode 00:57 Meet Artur from Extendify 08:18 What is Extendify now? 17:03 Extendify's selling pitch 29:50 When to sell your hosting business? 30:23 What results can Extendify get you? 32:38 The future of Extendify and AI WordPress tools 43:09 Future predictions of the market 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast #extendify #arturgrabowski

    The Secret Weapon Hosting Companies Use to 2x WordPress Retention | Artur Grabowski (Extendify)

  8. 3 Feb

    Is Vibe Coding The Threat or Hope to Web Hosting? | WHT S03E02

    Is AI really disrupting web hosting in 2026 – or is it just hype? In this episode, we break down what's actually happening in the industry: from vibe coding tools and AI site builders to the declining relevance of cPanel and new EU regulations that could reshape how hosting businesses operate. We discuss: → Why AI hasn't truly impacted hosting revenues yet (but why everyone's talking about it) → Vibe coding platforms like Lovable, Wix Harmony, and hosting companies' AI builders → Who's the real target for these tools – and why distribution is the biggest challenge → Why top hosting companies are moving away from cPanel → The "do it for me" trend: hosting providers acquiring agencies → NIS2 regulations and what they mean for European hosting businesses Whether you're a hosting provider, agency owner, or just following the industry – this conversation cuts through the noise. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:13 – What we'll cover in this episode 1:36 – AI disruption: hype vs. reality in web hosting 19:15 – Companies building their own platforms 26:21 – Agencies shifting to become hosting providers 35:22 – Sponsors 35:50 – Product changes in the industry 42:26 – The "do-it-for-me" trend 45:52 – What will happen to control panels (cPanel, DirectAdmin) 56:53 – NIS2 Directive & EU regulations 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, NameHero, Patchstack, Monarx & PanelAlpha! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/support-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast

    Is Vibe Coding The Threat or Hope to Web Hosting? | WHT S03E02
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THE podcast about the web hosting industry, a must have for every founder and professional who wants to truly understand this market. We bring on industry leaders, comment on key events and trends and focus on what actually matters when running a web hosting business. No b******t, just real insights to stay ahead in this fast-changing, competitive space.

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  • Creator
    Konrad Keck
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    webhosting.today Podcast (formerly Konrad's Corner)
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