Clovio Scales Media Brands with Cloudways: A 2026 Case Study

In an increasingly competitive digital landscape, media companies require scalable and efficient infrastructure to thrive. Clovio, a specialized digital media company housing brands like Best Reviews and Feeling Lucky, has found success by leveraging Cloudways’ platform. This case study examines how Clovio, led by founder Sander Delabie, streamlined its operations and reduced hosting costs by consolidating its WordPress-powered brands onto Cloudways.

The Challenge: Managing Multiple Hosts

Prior to adopting Cloudways, Clovio faced the complexities of managing projects across multiple hosting providers. This fragmented approach created operational overhead, potential security vulnerabilities, and hindered the speed of launching new initiatives. As Sander Delabie explained in a recent interview, maintaining numerous hosting accounts demanded significant resources and attention.

The Solution: A Unified Platform

Clovio transitioned to Cloudways to consolidate its WordPress projects onto a single, scalable platform. This strategic move simplified management, enhanced security, and enabled faster deployment cycles. Cloudways provides a streamlined environment for hosting WordPress websites, offering features like automated backups, staging environments, and dedicated server resources.

Key Benefits for Clovio

• Scalability: Cloudways allows Clovio to easily scale its infrastructure to accommodate growing traffic and content demands.
• Faster Launch Times: Consolidating onto a unified platform accelerated the launch of new media brands and projects.
• Reduced Hosting Costs: By optimizing its hosting infrastructure, Clovio achieved significant cost savings.
• Streamlined Management: A centralized platform simplified the management of multiple WordPress websites.
• Enhanced Security: Cloudways provides robust security features to protect Clovio’s valuable content and user data.

Sander Delabie on the Power of AI and Adaptability

Delabie emphasized the importance of embracing new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in the evolving media landscape. He noted that AI is becoming increasingly valuable for content creation and coding, even for beginners. Delabie also highlighted the value of adopting a “Day One” mentality, inspired by Jeff Bezos, to foster continuous innovation and opportunity.

Customer Stories by Cloudways

The partnership between Clovio and Cloudways is highlighted in the “Customer Stories by Cloudways” series, hosted by Cloudways. The inaugural episode features an in-depth conversation with Sander Delabie, discussing the challenges and triumphs of building a successful content and media business in 2026. Watch the full episode here.

Looking Ahead

Clovio’s success demonstrates the critical role of robust and scalable infrastructure in the modern media industry. As digital media continues to evolve, companies like Clovio, in partnership with Cloudways, are well-positioned to capitalize on new opportunities and deliver engaging content to audiences worldwide. The focus on adaptability, innovation, and leveraging technologies like AI will be key to sustained growth and success.