What started as a teenage side project in a quiet bedroom has become one of the boldest reinventions in the hosting industry. Seb de Lemos, founder of World Host Group, never set out to build a global network of 30+ brands powering over 2.5 million websites—but he ended up creating exactly that. And now, with the launching of Hosting.com, he’s targeting an even larger, more personal mission: assisting small business everywhere to survive and flourish in a digital economy.

This’s not another domain launch. Hosting.com is responding to a greater change in the way modern customers perceive infrastructure. In Seb’s view, hosting isn’t about server specs anymore—it’s about becoming a true business partner. “We don’t want to be the place you go just to buy cPanel,” he says. “We want to be the partner you grow with.”

The platform functions as an ecosystem rather than a toolkit, drawing insights from dozens of brands that operate under the World Host umbrella. Its mission? Deliver local feel with global muscle—whether you’re a florist in Manchester or a bakery in Lagos. With tools spanning from email and analytics to business support, Hosting.com aims to offer not just uptime, but outcomes.

What sets Seb’s approach apart is his trust in people. Not just customers, but the employees and entrepreneurs behind each acquisition. He’s more interested in potential than polish, saying, “We love fixing things. If the people have heart, we can build around that.”

As much of the tech world narrows its focus, Hosting.com is playing the long game. Not chasing trends—but laying the groundwork for the next million businesses still waiting to come online.