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

    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

    49 min
  2. Is Vibe Coding The Threat or Hope to Web Hosting? | WHT S03E02

    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

    1h 5m
  3. Webhosting is not dead! Summarizing 2025 | WHT S3E01

    21 JAN

    Webhosting is not dead! Summarizing 2025 | WHT S3E01

    In this first episode of Season 3, Lukasz Gawior and Konrad Keck dive deep into the major milestones and surprising turns the web hosting industry took in 2025. The co-founders reflect on the growth of webhosting.today and provide an insider's look at the shifting landscape of global hosting markets! 🔔 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/⁠

    48 min
  4. S02E10: Vlad Georgiev (Scalahosting) – Hosting wins WHEN YOU PUT PEOPLE FIRST

    17/12/2025

    S02E10: Vlad Georgiev (Scalahosting) – Hosting wins WHEN YOU PUT PEOPLE FIRST

    How did ScalaHosting grow from a small early-2000s project into a global hosting company? What has really changed in the hosting industry since then? Why is customer happiness still the strongest growth strategy in hosting? And what does it mean to run a truly human hosting company today? In this episode, Vlad Georgiev, founder of ScalaHosting, shares his journey from starting in hosting at the age of 13 to building a global company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We talk about how the industry evolved, why money was never the main goal, and how focusing on real customer needs leads to long-term success. Vlad explains why they build custom solutions, keep human support at the core, and how listening to customers shaped everything from their infrastructure to their control panel. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Extendify, Monarx, Patchstack, PanelAlpha & NameHero as Gold Sponsors! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support Webhosting Today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/sponsor-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast #scalahosting

    37 min
  5. S02E09: Ken Simpson (MailChannels) – AI Made Spam Smarter, HOSTERS NEED TO ADAPT

    30/11/2025

    S02E09: Ken Simpson (MailChannels) – AI Made Spam Smarter, HOSTERS NEED TO ADAPT

    Why has phishing become a bigger threat than spam? How are attackers using AI to improve their success rate? Why do WordPress sites get compromised so often? And how can hosting companies deliver good email while blocking abuse? In this episode, Ken Simpson, founder and CEO of MailChannels, explains how the email landscape has changed and why hosting companies are dealing with more pressure than ever. We talk about real fraud cases, the rise of automated attacks, and the growing need to analyse sender behaviour instead of relying on simple rules. Ken shares how MailChannels manages email for millions of users and what hosting providers should expect as phishing and AI-driven attacks continue to grow. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights: https://webhosting.today/! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Blackwall as Diamond Sponsor and Extendify, PanelAlpha & NameHero as Gold Sponsors! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support Webhosting Today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/sponsor-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast

    46 min
  6. S02E08: Dallas Kashuba (DreamHost) - Real Innovation NEEDS FREEDOM, NOT FUNDING

    28/10/2025

    S02E08: Dallas Kashuba (DreamHost) - Real Innovation NEEDS FREEDOM, NOT FUNDING

    How has DreamHost stayed independent for over 25 years? Can privacy and open source still give hosting an edge? Does creativity matter more than capital in the long run? And what keeps a founder-led company relevant in a commoditized industry? My guest is Dallas Kashuba, co-founder and CEO of DreamHost, one of the few large hosting companies still fully bootstrapped and founder-led. Dallas shares how “follow the fun” became a business philosophy, why privacy and open source still define their DNA, and what hosting providers must understand to stay relevant in the age of AI. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Blackwall as Diamond Sponsor and Extendify, PanelAlpha & NameHero as Gold Sponsors! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Support Webhosting Today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/sponsor-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast #dreamhost #innovation #boostrap

    1h 4m
  7. Why Secure Hosting Alliance Matters for the Industry with David Snead & Brett Dunst (DreamHost)

    14/10/2025

    Why Secure Hosting Alliance Matters for the Industry with David Snead & Brett Dunst (DreamHost)

    As you might have seen recently, more and more brands are joining SHA (Secure Hosting Alliance). But do you know what it actually is about? In the new special episode of the podcast I sat down with David Snead from i2Coalition and Brett Dunst from DreamHost to talk about what the Secure Hosting Alliance really is. We covered how it works, what it takes to be part of it and why it's a big deal for customers who expect better security transparency and reliability from hosting providers. If you care about trust and long term credibility in this industry this initiative is definitely worth your time. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Blackwall as Diamond Sponsor and Extendify, NameHero & PanelAlpha as Gold Sponsors! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Become sponsor of webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/sponsor-us/ #webhosting #securehosting #SHA #i2coalition #dreamhost #webhostingtoday

    15 min
  8. S02E07: Oliver Sild (Patchstack) - Most Hosting Providers FAIL TO SECURE WORDPRESS

    17/09/2025

    S02E07: Oliver Sild (Patchstack) - Most Hosting Providers FAIL TO SECURE WORDPRESS

    How do plugin vulnerabilities actually get exploited in WordPress sites? Why are most hosting companies still not taking application-layer security seriously? What’s coming with EU regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act? And how can a bounty program help secure open source at scale? My guest is Oliver Sild, founder and CEO of Patchstack, a leading security company protecting WordPress and other open-source CMS platforms at the application level. An ethical hacker and community builder from Estonia, Oliver shares how his journey shaped Patchstack into one of the most relevant solutions for hosting providers today — and why the industry is not ready for what’s coming next. 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: Blackwall as Diamond Sponsor and NameHero & PanelAlpha as Gold Sponsors! 🚀 Love our content? Help us keep the hosting insights coming! Become sponsor of webhosting.today and get exclusive perks at: https://webhosting.today/sponsor-us/ #webhosting #webhostingindustry #ITindustry #podcast

    58 min
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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
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    webhosting.today Podcast (formerly Konrad's Corner)
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