Konrad's Corner

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Konrad's Corner

Welcome to “Konrad’s Corner,” my podcast dedicated to the dynamic world of web hosting, where we shift our focus from the technical aspects and dive deep into the business side of things. Join me in exploring the stories of industry leaders who’ve achieved incredible success and remarkable growth. From web hosting companies to software providers and those who mastered upselling through the webhosting providers, “Konrad’s Corner” offers a diverse perspective, providing you with valuable hints, ideas, and a new perspective to grow your own business.

  1. S02E04: Seb de Lemos (World Host Group/hosting.com) Hosting's Dead? Nonsense! (Part 2)

    21 MAY

    S02E04: Seb de Lemos (World Host Group/hosting.com) Hosting's Dead? Nonsense! (Part 2)

    This is the second part of the interview with Seb de Lemos, CEO of World Host Group (hosting.com). I recommend to listen to part 1 (s02e03) if you haven't heard it yet. In this episode we're covering: ✅ The importance of local hosting brands (because strong branding still wins customers) ✅ Bad trends in the industry (like forgetting what hosting is really about) ✅ The rise of AI in hosting (yes, again—but this time with practical insights) ✅ Best practices for AI support (and how hosting.com is putting it to work) ✅ Upmind as a billing system (because let’s face it, the current tools aren’t perfect) ✅ How to run multiple hosting businesses at once (turns out, it’s doable) ✅ And the classic: are there still real opportunities in hosting? (short answer—yes) 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more web hosting industry insights:! 🌐 Learn more about our sponsors: BlackWall - designed for web hosters, engineered for engineers. 🚀 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

    33 min
  2. S02E03: Seb de Lemos (World Host Group) Hosting's Dead? Nonsense! (part 1)

    27 APR

    S02E03: Seb de Lemos (World Host Group) Hosting's Dead? Nonsense! (part 1)

    art 1 of 2: How has the hosting world changed over the past 20 years? What are the challenges of managing a company with many employees? How is technical debt affecting large acquirers such as WHG, and what is its effect on scaling? Why can private equity bring value to a company? In the episode I speak with Seb de Lemos, CEO & Founder of World Host Group, one of the fastest growing global web hosting providers with over 30 brands, hiring over 900 people across the globe, serving over 700k customers and 2.5M websites.

    41 min
  3. S02E02: Vito Peleg (Atarim) Agencies Are MOVING AWAY From Hosters

    1 APR

    S02E02: Vito Peleg (Atarim) Agencies Are MOVING AWAY From Hosters

    Why are web agencies moving away from hosting providers to their own platforms? What are the most important aspects of web hosting services for agencies? What challenges do agencies face? How is Atarim helping them? How can it become an easy revenue stream and a way to retain customers for web hosting companies? My guest, Vito Peleg, is a web designer, entrepreneur, and founder of Atarim, a platform used by over 51,000 teams to streamline agency-client collaboration. He also organizes the Web Agencies Summit, the largest online event for agencies. Beyond tech, he's a musician with a surprising link between his music career and business. You can find all my episodes on our website at https://webhosting.today/konrads-corner

    42 min
  4. S02E01: Robert Jacobi (Blackwall, formerly BotGuard) Hosting Providers MUST PREVENT Malicious Traffic

    12 MAR

    S02E01: Robert Jacobi (Blackwall, formerly BotGuard) Hosting Providers MUST PREVENT Malicious Traffic

    Why did BotGuard rebrand as Blackwall, and how is the next $45M investment taking it to the next level? What cybersecurity threats must hosters prevent? How did Robert enter the industry and become well-known? Why is open source important for hosters, and why should we support it? What are Robert's predictions for the next few years in web hosting? My guest is Robert Jacobi, Chief Experience Officer at Blackwall, formerly BotGuard. With over 15 years in web agencies, he became deeply involved in open source, starting with Joomla and later contributing to WordPress at Cloudways. Now, he connects Blackwall’s security solutions with partners, customers, and the broader industry. You can find all my episodes on our website at https://webhosting.today/konrads-corner

    43 min
  5. S01E08: Munir Badr (AEServer, Domain Days Dubai) – Events are a way to GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITY

    22/10/2024

    S01E08: Munir Badr (AEServer, Domain Days Dubai) – Events are a way to GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITY

    How was it to build a business in Dubai over 20 years, and what are the benefits of being there? What were the origins of AEServer, and how big is it now? Why build an event for the domains and hosting industry? What challenges did Munir face with Domain Days Dubai? My guest is Munir Badr, Founder and CEO of AEServer, which he started 20 years ago, growing it into one of the top domain and web hosting providers in the Middle East. Last year, Munir launched Domain Days Dubai, an event focused on the domain, hosting, and cloud industry in the region which has turned out to be very successful. You can find all my episodes on our website at https://webhosting.today/konrads-corner

    1h 2m
  6. S01E07: Wences Garcia (marketgoo) - Hosting Providers DON'T TRULY KNOW Their Customers

    24/09/2024

    S01E07: Wences Garcia (marketgoo) - Hosting Providers DON'T TRULY KNOW Their Customers

    Why hosting companies don't fully understand their customers? What are the challenges when working with web hosting providers? How SEO will change in the future given the AI influence? What are the trends in the industry for the big players? In this episode, I had an insightful discussion with Wences Garcia, CEO and Founder of marketgoo, a leading provider of white label products and data solutions for the hosting industry. marketgoo offers innovative DIY SEO tools and domain intelligence solutions that empower hosting companies to provide added value to their customers. Founded 12 years ago, marketgoo serves half a million end-user websites through hundreds of resellers worldwide. You can find all my episodes on our website at https://webhosting.today/konrads-corner

    49 min
  7. S01E06: Vincentas Grinius (IPXO) - IPv4 Will Stay With Us For A VERY LONG TIME

    12/08/2024

    S01E06: Vincentas Grinius (IPXO) - IPv4 Will Stay With Us For A VERY LONG TIME

    How can you successfully sell your web hosting business? What are the challenges with IPv4, and how is IPXO addressing them? How did IPXO manage to grow to $20M ARR in just 4 years? Why won’t IPv6 replace IPv4 anytime soon? How is Amazon shaking up the market by becoming the largest buyer of IP addresses? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vincentas Grinius, CEO and co-founder of IPXO, who dedicated 14 years to developing his web hosting business. During this time, he discovered an excellent opportunity to launch a new venture focused on IP leasing. In just 4 years, IPXO has reached global leadership, with annual revenue surpassing $20 million! You can find all my episodes on our website at https://webhosting.today/konrads-corner

    53 min
  8. S01E05: BlueHost & WP Cloud - Real WordPress Hosting Is MORE THAN JUST MARKETING

    09/07/2024

    S01E05: BlueHost & WP Cloud - Real WordPress Hosting Is MORE THAN JUST MARKETING

    Why did Bluehost choose to partner with Automattic and implement WP Cloud instead of developing their own solution? Why do many hosting providers struggle to deliver optimal WordPress hosting? How did WordPress become the leading CMS? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with: - Jesse Friedman, Head of WP Cloud at Automattic, the company behind WordPress. Jesse is also the former co-founder of BruteProtect, now part of Jetpack after its acquisition by Automattic. - Joshua Goode, Partner Success & Technical Account Manager at WP Cloud and Automattic, bringing over 18 years of experience in web hosting operations. - Kevin Walker, Senior Vice President of Marketing at BlueHost, with prior marketing leadership roles at Dell, Indeed, InVision, and Issuu. Recently, Bluehost teamed up with Automattic to integrate the WP Cloud solution, launching BlueHost Cloud. This new service offers enhanced performance, security, and scalability for more demanding WordPress sites. Join us as we delve into the details of their collaboration, explore their approach to WordPress hosting and gain insights into the web hosting market. All episodes are available on our website at https://www.webhosting.today/konrads-corner .

    1h 20m
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About

Welcome to “Konrad’s Corner,” my podcast dedicated to the dynamic world of web hosting, where we shift our focus from the technical aspects and dive deep into the business side of things. Join me in exploring the stories of industry leaders who’ve achieved incredible success and remarkable growth. From web hosting companies to software providers and those who mastered upselling through the webhosting providers, “Konrad’s Corner” offers a diverse perspective, providing you with valuable hints, ideas, and a new perspective to grow your own business.

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  • Creator
    Konrad Keck
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Show Website
    Konrad's Corner
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    Konrad Keck has not identified itself as a trader for this podcast. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, consumer rights do not apply to agreements between you and the provider.

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