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Do Traditional Hosting Companies Have a Future?

Traditional hosting companies face extinction—or do they? Discover why some are thriving while others struggle to survive the cloud revolution.

In this eye-opening video, we explore the evolving landscape of web hosting. Are traditional hosting companies still relevant in an era dominated by cloud services and DIY platforms? We delve into trends, emerging technologies, and customer preferences to determine whether traditional hosting has a viable future or is on the brink of extinction.

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WordPress and Tech Stories of The Month. Get the insights you Need Now. In this month

This Thursday, we’re diving into number stories that cut right to the heart of where tech, politics, and the WordPress ecosystem are heading.

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First, a pretty alarming investigation uncovers a 13-year backdoor campaign tied to 44 WordPress.org plugins—raising serious questions about trust, governance, and how something like this could go undetected for so long.

Then we shift gears into AI and politics, where Anthropic’s recent clash with the Trump administration isn’t just drama—it may actually be influencing adoption and sales in unexpected ways.

Back in the WordPress space, we’ll tackle a long-simmering question: should hosting companies own major WordPress products, or does that create conflicts that reshape the ecosystem in ways we’re not fully grappling with yet?

And finally, we zoom out globally to the UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban—what it could mean for platforms, parents, and the future of online regulation.

It’s a mix of security, power, ownership, and control—and how all of those forces are reshaping the internet we work on every day.

This WP-Tonic Round-Table Show Special Guest Katie Keith - https://barn2.com

#1 - Developer Traces 13-Year Backdoor Campaign Across 44 WordPress.org Plugins to a Single Operator

https://www.therepository.email/developer-traces-13-year-backdoor-campaign-across-44-wordpress-org-plugins-to-a-single-operator

#2 - Apparently, The Real Reason Anthropic’s Models Are Offline: A Six-Year-Old Trump Grudge

https://www.techdirt.com/2026/06/16/apparently-the-real-reason-anthropics-models-are-offline-a-six-year-old-trump-grudge/

Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/16/anthropics-latest-feud-with-the-trump-admin-may-actually-help-it-sales-data-suggests/

#3 - Should Hosting Companies Own WordPress Products?

https://thewpminute.com/should-hosting-companies-own-wordpress-products/

#4 - Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9824zvpz9po

#5 - WP Beginner. F*cked?

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7472346782119866369/

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#1015 - WP-Tonic Show: EEAT The Biggest Myth in SEO in 2026?

EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness)

Everyone talks about EEAT, but is it a real ranking factor or SEO folklore? Uncover the truth behind the biggest myth in SEO 2026.

Is EEAT really as crucial for SEO as everyone claims? In 2026, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of search engine optimization to uncover whether EEAT is a necessity or merely a myth. This video explores expert opinions, real-world case studies, and data-driven insights to arm you with the information you need to shape your SEO strategy.

With Special Returning Guest Dave Quaid, A Leading SEO Expert Based in NewYork & West Palm Beach

https://primaryposition.com

#1 - David, can you give a quick 101 introduction to what EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) is?

#2 - What do you think are some of the biggest misunderstandings and myths around EEAT?

#3 - Can you give us some insights on how Google's crawling really works?

#5 - You were recently a guest on "The Edward Sturm Show," with Zachary Long, where you discussed LLMs and how they work. I wonder if you could give us an outline on how LLMs really work?

#6 - If you could go back in time to the beginning of your career journey, what advice would you give to yourself?

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What is The Culture of WordPress Good, Bad, or Ugly

Discover the culture of WordPress — the passionate community, heated debates, and controversies that shape the world's most popular CMS. The truth revealed.

With Special Guest James Laws, Joint Founder of NinjaForms and SendWP

https://saturdaydrive.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-laws

In this enlightening show, we delve into the multifaceted culture surrounding WordPress, examining its strengths, weaknesses, and the less-discussed ugly truths. From the collaborative community that fuels innovation to the challenges of fragmentation and misinformation, we cover it all. Discover what makes WordPress a powerful platform and where improvements are needed. Join us on this exploration and find out how it affects developers and users alike.

#1 - So James, how did you get into the world of WordPress, development, and online marketing?

#2 - How would you classify the general Zeitgeist of the WordPress community at the present moment?

#3 - What would be a couple of things you love to happen connected to WordPress over the next 18 months?

#4 - How do you see AI affect SaaS and WordPress in the next couple of years

#5 - What are your general thoughts on AI?

#6 - If you could go back in time to the beginning of your career journey, what advice would you give to yourself?

#1013 - WP-Tonic Show: Professional Hockey Player To CEO of Hosting Company Servebolt

With Special Guest Lasse Hall From Servebolt.com

#1 - Lasse, can you give us some more info about your background and how you got involved with Servebolt?

#2 - In what seems to be a very fragmented market, how can a company like Servebolt find its niche, and how important is WordPress for Servebolt?

#3 - Do you have any views on IP (Private Equity) becoming so heavily involved in WordPress hosting?

#4 - I feel that WooCommerce is leaving a lot on the table as a real competitor to Shopify. What are your own thoughts on this?

#5 - What are your general thoughts on AI and how it will affect SaaS and WordPress?

#6 - If you could go back in time to the beginning of your career journey, what advice would you give to yourself?