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Keyword Monitoring: How to keep track of your content
10
Aug

Keyword Monitoring: How to keep track of your content

With Keyword Monitoring you regularly check whether important content is present on your website and identify incorrect or missing content at an early stage.

  • Author: Christopher
HOSTtest Domain Report Q3/2026
07
Aug

HOSTtest Domain Report Q3/2026

The HOSTtest Domain Report shows how the most important domain extensions have changed compared with the previous quarter.

  • Author: Christopher
Web hosting provider of the year 2026: Vote now and have your say!
05
Aug

Web hosting provider of the year 2026: Vote now and have your say!

Who will be the Web hosting provider of the year 2026? Vote now for your favourite and help decide which providers are recognised!

  • Author: Marco
Port Monitoring: How to monitor the services on your servers
24
Jul

Port Monitoring: How to monitor the services on your servers

With port monitoring, you regularly check whether a specific network port is reachable and whether the service behind it is responding.

  • Author: Christopher
Uptime Kuma alternatives for webmasters & WordPress users: monitoring without flying blind or cost traps
20
Jul

Uptime Kuma alternatives for webmasters & WordPress users: monitoring without flying blind or cost traps

The best Uptime Kuma alternatives compared: open-source tools and SaaS services – costs, strengths and weaknesses analysed.

  • Author: Marco
Set up Ping monitoring: How to keep an eye on your server
17
Jul

Set up Ping monitoring: How to keep an eye on your server

A website is unreachable, emails aren't working, or a server service has stopped responding? Ping monitoring regularly checks whether a server, an IP address or a hostname is reachable over the network.

  • Author: Christopher
Vote for Web Host of the Year
15
Jul

Vote for Web Host of the Year

What is the Vote for Web Host of the Year about? Here you will find all the important information about our annual audience award:

  • Author: Marco
Set up DNS monitoring: Keep an eye on your domain
10
Jul

Set up DNS monitoring: Keep an eye on your domain

Faulty or outdated DNS records can cause your website to become unreachable, point to the wrong IP address, or result in emails not being delivered reliably. DNS monitoring helps you detect such issues early, before visitors or critical services are affected.

  • Author: Christopher
Set up SSL monitoring: Keep track of your certificates
03
Jul

Set up SSL monitoring: Keep track of your certificates

An expired or incorrectly configured SSL certificate can cause visitors to see a security warning, make logins appear insecure, or prevent important interfaces from connecting. SSL monitoring helps you detect such issues early.

  • Author: Christopher
Reliable customer reviews - how we verify authenticity
30
Jun

Reliable customer reviews - how we verify authenticity

Reliable customer reviews - how we verify authenticity

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Set up HTTP monitoring: Keep an eye on your website
24
Jun

Set up HTTP monitoring: Keep an eye on your website

A website can exist technically and still not work properly for visitors. HTTP monitoring regularly checks whether a URL is reachable, which status code the server returns and how quickly it responds. This lets you detect outages and errors early, before they go unnoticed for long.

  • Author: Christopher
MSP GLOBAL 2026: Secure free tickets now
28
May

MSP GLOBAL 2026: Secure free tickets now

It's that time again: on 21 and 22 October 2026 the international managed service provider industry will meet again at the PortAventura Theme Park near Barcelona for MSP GLOBAL 2026.

  • Author: Marco
AI Telephone Assistants Comparison: AI Answering Machines for Businesses & Self-Employed
15
May

AI Telephone Assistants Comparison: AI Answering Machines for Businesses & Self-Employed

AI answering machines are intended to help companies be more accessible by phone. In our comparison, we show which providers are available, what costs are involved, and what to consider regarding features, contract duration, data protection, and integration.

  • Author: Christopher
Vibe Coding Tools compared: build web apps without programming knowledge
14
May

Vibe Coding Tools compared: build web apps without programming knowledge

This comparison shows which Vibe Coding services are available, what they're suited to and what you should watch out for before your AI-created web app goes live.

  • Author: Christopher
Largest web hosting provider in Germany 2026
08
May

Largest web hosting provider in Germany 2026

Who are the largest web hosts in Germany in terms of market share and search interest?

  • Author: Christopher
.de domains temporarily unavailable: What website operators can learn from the DNS disruption
07
May

.de domains temporarily unavailable: What website operators can learn from the DNS disruption

On 5 May 2026, many .de domains were temporarily unreachable. Here you will learn what was behind the DNSSEC disruption and what website operators can learn from it.

  • Author: Marco
Security vulnerability in cPanel: What website owners need to know now
05
May

Security vulnerability in cPanel: What website owners need to know now

A critical security vulnerability in cPanel and WHM is currently causing a stir in the hosting industry. Here you will learn what this means for website owners, who is responsible for updates in different hosting models, and what you must check immediately.

  • Author: Marco
HOSTtest Plus: Free Website Monitoring for Webmasters, Agencies, and Businesses
30
Apr

HOSTtest Plus: Free Website Monitoring for Webmasters, Agencies, and Businesses

Websites must be accessible at all times today. Just a few minutes of downtime can cost visitors, enquiries, and revenue — often without the operator noticing immediately. This is exactly where HOSTtest Plus comes in: a free monitoring tool from HOSTtest.

  • Author: Marco
Monitor websites for free: A comparison of free website monitoring tools
29
Apr

Monitor websites for free: A comparison of free website monitoring tools

In this article we look at the best-known free website monitoring tools and compare which features they offer in their free plan.

  • Author: Christopher
Website Monitoring: The tools for monitoring your online presence, compared
29
Apr

Website Monitoring: The tools for monitoring your online presence, compared

This article provides a comprehensive overview of website monitoring and presents the best tools for monitoring a website's availability, performance or functionality.

  • Author: Christopher
Host-On offers a managed Nextcloud platform for resellers, IT service providers, and system integrators
28
Apr

Host-On offers a managed Nextcloud platform for resellers, IT service providers, and system integrators

Host-On provides a managed Nextcloud reseller platform that allows IT service providers, system integrators, and managed service providers to build their own cloud offerings under their brand. The platform is based on Kubernetes, offers an API for automated provisioning, and is directly integrated into the Host-On customer area.

  • Author: Host-On.de
Google opens first own data centre in Austria – what it means for the hosting market in the DACH region
27
Apr

Google opens first own data centre in Austria – what it means for the hosting market in the DACH region

After nearly 18 years of planning, this project marks an important milestone for Austria's digital infrastructure – and is likely to have noticeable effects on the web hosting and cloud market across the entire DACH region.

  • Author: Marco
Sell domain: The best platforms compared (2026)
23
Apr

Sell domain: The best platforms compared (2026)

Selling a domain can be lucrative – provided you choose the right platform. Here is an overview!

  • Author: Christopher
Cloudflare EmDash: What the new CMS means for WordPress and the hosting market
07
Apr

Cloudflare EmDash: What the new CMS means for WordPress and the hosting market

With EmDash, Cloudflare has introduced a new content management system that is attracting a lot of attention. But how much substance is behind it, and what long-term impact could the system have on the web hosting market?

  • Author: Marco
DENIC in interview: More regulation, stable demand, and why domains remain indispensable even in the AI era
23
Mar

DENIC in interview: More regulation, stable demand, and why domains remain indispensable even in the AI era

At Domain Pulse 26 in St. Gallen, we had the opportunity to speak with Tom Keller from DENIC about current developments in the domain market.

  • Author: Marco
Price & Cost Development in the Hosting Market 2026: Industry Survey of Web Hosts
16
Mar

Price & Cost Development in the Hosting Market 2026: Industry Survey of Web Hosts

Rising energy prices, higher hardware costs, and increasing competitive pressure are changing the economic framework conditions in the hosting market. Our current industry survey among web hosting providers shows how costs and prices are currently developing and what expectations hosts have for the current year.

  • Author: Marco
How artificial intelligence is disrupting the domain market
20
Feb

How artificial intelligence is disrupting the domain market

Artificial intelligence is far more than just a buzzword in the tech world. It has become a genuine economic force, and this is now clearly evident in the domain market.

  • Author: Christopher
Now available: OpenClaw AI agent as a one-click app at Contabo
17
Feb

Now available: OpenClaw AI agent as a one-click app at Contabo

OpenClaw is now available as a one-click installation at Contabo. The open-source agent runs directly on your VPS or VDS and fully automates workflows while being self-hosted.

  • Author: Contabo GmbH
CloudFest 2026 - Secure your free tickets now
16
Jan

CloudFest 2026 - Secure your free tickets now

CloudFest 2026 is approaching! Get your free ticket now and join the biggest international internet infrastructure event!

  • Author: Marco
Germany's Fastest Web Host: Who Delivers the Best Performance in 2026?
15
Jan

Germany's Fastest Web Host: Who Delivers the Best Performance in 2026?

In this article, Germany's fastest web hosts are examined and assessed using key metrics such as Time-to-First-Byte (TTFB), Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) and PageSpeed to determine which provider delivers the best performance.

  • Author: Christopher
Fastest VPS hosting in Germany: Who delivers the best performance in 2026?
15
Jan

Fastest VPS hosting in Germany: Who delivers the best performance in 2026?

Which VPS hosting services deliver top performance? This article puts Germany's fastest VPS offerings to the test.

  • Author: Christopher
Domain pulse 2026 in St. Gallen: Hosttest is participating
09
Jan

Domain pulse 2026 in St. Gallen: Hosttest is participating

Domain pulse 2026 is approaching and once again promises to be one of the most important industry gatherings for the domain, hosting, and internet community in the German-speaking region.

  • Author: Marco
It’s time: Contabo Black Friday / Cyber Monday - the biggest deals of the year!
24
Nov

It’s time: Contabo Black Friday / Cyber Monday - the biggest deals of the year!

Big offers incoming! VPS with permanent discounts, VDS price cuts, and genuine Dedicated Server bargains – including over 50% off outlet servers. More offers to follow during the event… stay tuned!

  • Author: Contabo GmbH
Black Week at IP-Projects – Our offers from 24th November to 1st December.
21
Nov

Black Week at IP-Projects – Our offers from 24th November to 1st December.

From 24th November to 1st December, IP-Projects is launching a series of special promotions for Black Week. Whether it's new projects, planned upgrades, or simply the desire for more performance — during this period, there are suitable offers for a variety of requirements. From VPS hosting discounts and additional deals in the server depot to reduced web hosting packages and a final chance to get the popular promo VPS: the promotional week offers many opportunities to secure hosting resources at particularly attractive conditions.

  • Author: IP-Projects GmbH & Co. KG
Black Week at netcup: Up to 74% discount on Dedicated Servers, VPS, web hosting, and domains
21
Nov

Black Week at netcup: Up to 74% discount on Dedicated Servers, VPS, web hosting, and domains

From 24th to 28th November 2025, netcup will launch its annual Black Week with significant discounts on Dedicated Servers, VPS, web hosting, and domains. The offers include permanently reduced prices, daily special deals, and additional flash deals with limited availability.

  • Author: netcup
Hosting provider of the year 2025: The winners are confirmed!
21
Oct

Hosting provider of the year 2025: The winners are confirmed!

The winners of 2025 have now been confirmed – and this time there are also some surprises, exciting shifts and new faces on the podium.

  • Author: Marco
one.com brings online success into focus with new services
19
Sep

one.com brings online success into focus with new services

Create a website? Outsource search engine optimisation? Run Google Ads? The one.com team is happy to take care of all that for you.

  • Author: one.com
Largest web hosting providers in the UK 2025
16
Sep

Largest web hosting providers in the UK 2025

Which are the largest web hosts in the UK by market share and search interest?

  • Author: Christopher
goneo with turnkey Messenger server based on the Matrix protocol
09
Sep

goneo with turnkey Messenger server based on the Matrix protocol

goneo offers a Messenger server that, unlike established US Big Tech services, enables private real-time communication via the open-source Matrix protocol with end-to-end encryption, completely without data collection and advertising integration.

  • Author: goneo
Cloud86 grows to over 40,000 customers
09
Sep

Cloud86 grows to over 40,000 customers

Cloud86 grows to over 40,000 customers: Success formula of speed, support, and fair prices convinces

  • Author: Cloud86
Largest web hosting providers in Switzerland 2025
02
Sep

Largest web hosting providers in Switzerland 2025

Which are the largest web hosts in Switzerland in terms of market share and search interest?

  • Author: Christopher
The German hosting market 2025: key providers and their brands at a glance
16
Jul

The German hosting market 2025: key providers and their brands at a glance

The German hosting market is shaped by a multitude of established providers competing for customers' favour. But who are the key players that dominate the market, and which brands stand behind the big names?

  • Author: Christopher
Contabo launches new Dedicated Servers with AMD EPYC Turin CPUs
20
May

Contabo launches new Dedicated Servers with AMD EPYC Turin CPUs

Two new Dedicated Server models with the latest AMD EPYC Turin processors are now available in the EU. Designed for demanding workloads, these servers impress with high core density, optimized energy efficiency, and fast deployment - all without setup fees

  • Author: Contabo GmbH
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: Which platform is better?
20
May

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: Which platform is better?

In this article you will find out how the two offerings WordPress.com and WordPress.org differ.

  • Author: Marco
Hostinger Horizons review: What can the AI-powered no-code builder do?
05
May

Hostinger Horizons review: What can the AI-powered no-code builder do?

Here you can find out how well the AI-powered no-code builder Hostinger Horizons performs in practice and what it can offer you.

  • Author: Christopher
Faster storage, faster server: measuring, comparing and optimising disk performance on a VPS
14
Apr

Faster storage, faster server: measuring, comparing and optimising disk performance on a VPS

This article shows how to precisely measure, compare and specifically improve the disk performance of VPSs.

  • Author: Christopher
CloudFest 2025 Recap
01
Apr

CloudFest 2025 Recap

In our recap we review the key highlights and most memorable moments from CloudFest 2025.

  • Author: Marco
Smart domain management: Interview with ResellerInterface at CloudFest 2025
26
Mar

Smart domain management: Interview with ResellerInterface at CloudFest 2025

At CloudFest 2025, Marco from hosttest met Larissa Reinhart, Marketing and Sales Manager at ResellerInterface.

  • Author: Marco
Virtual cores, real performance: measuring, comparing and optimising CPU performance on a VPS
25
Mar

Virtual cores, real performance: measuring, comparing and optimising CPU performance on a VPS

This article explains how to precisely measure, compare and target improvements to the CPU performance of VPS instances.

  • Author: Christopher
Transfer domain: How to successfully transfer your domain
14
Mar

Transfer domain: How to successfully transfer your domain

In this guide, you will learn step by step what to consider when transferring a domain.

  • Author: Domain-Offensive
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