Glitch Is Killing Free Hosting, So I'm Saving One Special Corner of the Internet
(greg.technology)
Yesterday, Glitch announced that they’re nuking their free tier.
Yesterday, Glitch announced that they’re nuking their free tier.
We’ll be ending web hosting for your apps on Glitch
(glitch.com)
We’ve got an important update for the Glitch community today: We’ll be ending web hosting for your apps on Glitch. In this message, we’ll explain what that means for you and for the Glitch community.
We’ve got an important update for the Glitch community today: We’ll be ending web hosting for your apps on Glitch. In this message, we’ll explain what that means for you and for the Glitch community.
CPanel's IPv6 Overhaul
(apnic.net)
After years of limited support, IPv6 has finally been properly implemented in cPanel/WebHost Manager (WHM), enabling true dual-stack hosting without complex workarounds.
After years of limited support, IPv6 has finally been properly implemented in cPanel/WebHost Manager (WHM), enabling true dual-stack hosting without complex workarounds.
Using CAA Records with Namecheap
(aaronmdjones.net)
I'm getting tired of having to explain to DNS registrars (and even a DNS registry, once) how DNS works -- knowing this is literally their entire job, and yet this will be my sixth time doing so. But first, some context.
I'm getting tired of having to explain to DNS registrars (and even a DNS registry, once) how DNS works -- knowing this is literally their entire job, and yet this will be my sixth time doing so. But first, some context.
Vercel Blocked in Whole of Spain
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Show HN: Novanode, Global load balancing with Caddy, no vendor lock-in
(ycombinator.com)
I've been a long-time Cloudflare user, but sometimes I just want a global load balancer without the lock-in and with full configuration control (e.g., some Cloudflare rules require an enterprise plan).
I've been a long-time Cloudflare user, but sometimes I just want a global load balancer without the lock-in and with full configuration control (e.g., some Cloudflare rules require an enterprise plan).
Hostinger Account Suspension and Data Loss Cost Us $200k
(ycombinator.com)
We want to warn everyone about our horrible experience with Hostinger, a so-called "managed hosting" service that completely failed to protect our server, falsely accused us of phishing, suspended our account without proof, and refused to provide any data backup, leading to a massive financial loss of over $200,000.
We want to warn everyone about our horrible experience with Hostinger, a so-called "managed hosting" service that completely failed to protect our server, falsely accused us of phishing, suspended our account without proof, and refused to provide any data backup, leading to a massive financial loss of over $200,000.
Ask HN: Why pay for Cloud Hosting if I can just use Cloudflare Tunnels for free?
(ycombinator.com)
I'm paying thousands of dollars a year for AWS when it seems to me I could just buy a computer and a couple solid state drives, and host locally.
I'm paying thousands of dollars a year for AWS when it seems to me I could just buy a computer and a couple solid state drives, and host locally.
Dear hosters, you are selling wood, not furniture
(berthub.eu)
And it absolutely PAINS me to see European hosting providers advertising, “just come to our cloud”.
And it absolutely PAINS me to see European hosting providers advertising, “just come to our cloud”.
Ask HN: Replacement for Rackspace SMTP Hosting?
(ycombinator.com)
Just got email, Rackspace increases monthly minimum to $12 (was $10) for basic SMTP hosting.
Just got email, Rackspace increases monthly minimum to $12 (was $10) for basic SMTP hosting.
Canadian VPS Review
(lukecyca.com)
Over a decade ago, I surveyed three Canadian VPS offerings. I self-host quite a few things professionally and personally, and over the years I've used AWS, DigitalOcean, Linode, and a handful of smaller VPS providers. I decided that in February 2025 it's high time that I take another look at Canadian providers.
Over a decade ago, I surveyed three Canadian VPS offerings. I self-host quite a few things professionally and personally, and over the years I've used AWS, DigitalOcean, Linode, and a handful of smaller VPS providers. I decided that in February 2025 it's high time that I take another look at Canadian providers.
Comments on Shared Unix Hosting vs. the Cloud
(oils.pub)
This is a follow-up to Comments on Scripting, CGI, and FastCGI, from June (lobste.rs comments).
This is a follow-up to Comments on Scripting, CGI, and FastCGI, from June (lobste.rs comments).
Ask HN: Is Godaddy Running a Scam?
(ycombinator.com)
Recently, I was trying to a buy a domain for which we had bid in Godaddy. We bid the suggested price in Godaddy. Our bid was rejected buy the owner.
Recently, I was trying to a buy a domain for which we had bid in Godaddy. We bid the suggested price in Godaddy. Our bid was rejected buy the owner.
Ask HN: Is Cloudflare R2 working for you?
(ycombinator.com)
Just going to the overview page on the dashboard shows “An unexpected error occured. Please try again later.” on the UI.
Just going to the overview page on the dashboard shows “An unexpected error occured. Please try again later.” on the UI.
Free Web Hosting Area
(freewebhostingarea.com)
Welcome to Free Web Hosting Area!! You can always reach us at https://www.freewebhostingarea.com or short address https://freewha.com.
Welcome to Free Web Hosting Area!! You can always reach us at https://www.freewebhostingarea.com or short address https://freewha.com.
What Is the "MFFAM" Policy?
(nearlyfreespeech.net)
NearlyFreeSpeech.NET is a do-it-yourself service, designed to allow experienced webmasters and people who are strongly self-motivated to set up low-cost hosting by only paying for services they actually use.
NearlyFreeSpeech.NET is a do-it-yourself service, designed to allow experienced webmasters and people who are strongly self-motivated to set up low-cost hosting by only paying for services they actually use.
WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules
(theverge.com)
WP Engine just won a preliminary injunction against WordPress.com parent company Automattic.
WP Engine just won a preliminary injunction against WordPress.com parent company Automattic.
WPEngine, Inc. vs. Automattic– Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
(courtlistener.com)
Before the Court is Plaintiff WPEngine, Inc.’s motion for a preliminary injunction.
Before the Court is Plaintiff WPEngine, Inc.’s motion for a preliminary injunction.
My domain registrar (DNSimple) tried to 5x the cost of my reseller plan
(watilo.com)
TL;DR: DNSimple eliminated our "legacy plan" and tried to increase our annual spend from $810 (plus domain registration fees) to $4,000 (plus domain registration fees).
TL;DR: DNSimple eliminated our "legacy plan" and tried to increase our annual spend from $810 (plus domain registration fees) to $4,000 (plus domain registration fees).
ServerlessWP: Host WordPress Sites on Vercel, Netlify, or AWS Lambda
(github.com/mitchmac)
Host WordPress sites on Vercel, Netlify, or AWS Lambda
Host WordPress sites on Vercel, Netlify, or AWS Lambda
WordPress.com's owner launched a tracker for sites leaving WP Engine
(theverge.com)
WordPress.com’s owner launched a tracker for sites leaving WP Engine.
WordPress.com’s owner launched a tracker for sites leaving WP Engine.
WP Engine Tracker
(wordpressenginetracker.com)
This is the number of websites that have left WP Engine and found a new home since Sep 21, 2024.
This is the number of websites that have left WP Engine and found a new home since Sep 21, 2024.
WP Engine – Ensuring Stability and Security: Recent Timeline
(wpengine.com)
We’re keenly aware of the impact recent events have had on the WordPress community and ecosystem, and we’re deeply grateful to the many partners and customers who have stood by WP Engine and trust us to serve you in the face of unprecedented and unwarranted attacks and attempts to disrupt our platform.
We’re keenly aware of the impact recent events have had on the WordPress community and ecosystem, and we’re deeply grateful to the many partners and customers who have stood by WP Engine and trust us to serve you in the face of unprecedented and unwarranted attacks and attempts to disrupt our platform.
Tell HN: Switched from Lightsail to Hetzner Cloud, 2 blogs for $4 a month
(ycombinator.com)
After a few comments mentioned I was probably wasting money using AWS Lightsail, I finally tried out Hetzner Cloud for hosting my Ghost Blogs.
After a few comments mentioned I was probably wasting money using AWS Lightsail, I finally tried out Hetzner Cloud for hosting my Ghost Blogs.
WP Engine File Motion for Preliminary Injunction
(bullenweg.com)
Following Matt’s escalating threats and actions, WP Engine file MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by WPEngine, Inc.
Following Matt’s escalating threats and actions, WP Engine file MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by WPEngine, Inc.
Wordpress.org Login: "I am not affiliated with WP Engine in any way"
(wordpress.org)
Log in to your WordPress.org account to contribute to WordPress, get help in the support forum, or rate and review themes and plugins.
Log in to your WordPress.org account to contribute to WordPress, get help in the support forum, or rate and review themes and plugins.