17 Years in Hosting, and Future Trends

In WP Legends Episode 100, we chat with Panos Kesisis, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of hosting.com.

Panos story spans various pivotal roles, from playing a key part in GoDaddy's large-scale operations to co-founding hosting.com under World Host Group.

In this episode, you will learn about the current and future trends in the hosting industry, the challenges of running multiple brands, and what it takes to build the world's most trusted hosting company.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Guest Introduction: Panos Kesisis
2:22 - Panos' Early Days in the Hosting World
4:48 - The TSO Host and VidaHost Merger
6:54 - Lessons from GoDaddy
11:08 - hosting.com's Mission
13:49 - Rocket.net Acquisition, Technological Advancements, and Security
15:19 - Advantages and Challenges of Running Multiple Hosting Brands
16:53 - Navigating Co-Founding Partnerships
20:08 - Gaining Customers from Other Hosting Companies
24:40 - Day-to-Day Operations, Managing Escalations, and The Role of Automation
27:47 - Future of Shared Hosting and Innovations
30:21 - Mergers and Acquisitions in the Hosting Space
33:47 - Rapid Fire Questions
36:36 - Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

Music Credits:
Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin
Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix

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