📰 INDUSTRY NEWS

Who should pay for an AI’s curiosity? (Spoiler: Not you).

Lately, we’ve seen a weird trend in the hosting world. AI bots like GPTBot and Perplexity are crawling websites more than ever to "learn" from your content. Some big hosting companies are now adding hidden fees for this traffic, calling it a "network load surcharge."

Our take? We think that’s totally unfair. If your content is so good that an AI wants to read it, that’s your win - not a reason for us to send you a higher bill. We don't have "hidden taxes." Your traffic is your traffic, whether it's a person or a bot.

And a quick reminder to our community: We know the industry is getting more expensive and complicated, but we’re sticking to our word. If you joined us on a $2.50 Micro plan, that’s the price you’ll keep when you renew. No surprise hikes, no "inflation adjustments," and definitely no "AI taxes."

We’re here to make sure your site stays fast and your costs stay predictable. We’ve got your back. 🍷

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