News: Web Hosting E-Commerce by Hostway, Engaged by Verizon Business
New York, New York - (Website Hosting Directory) - December 21, 2007 - Web hosting and online technology services company, Hostway Corporation's platform, has been deployed by Verizon Business, to provide small and medium sized business customers with an upgraded e-commerce application.
Alan J. Lough, Director of Business broadband services for Verizon commented, ''Now more than ever, a business of any size cannot afford to do business without a web site. We make it easy for small and medium-sized businesses to create an online presence. We'll handle the technical aspects, and we provide the Internet infrastructure to host their Web sites so they can focus on their business.''
Industry intelligence indicates the demand for Web hosting and related services is expected to grow at an annual rate of nearly 20 percent for the next three years, to more than $3 billion in 2009. Growth will largely be fueled by rising broadband penetration, increasing Internet popularity and expanding web site utilization by small businesses.
Art Matteotti, Vice President of global sales for Hostway Corp. noted, ''Most small and medium businesses today look to a web hosting service to get their Web site up and running so they don't have to deal with the hardware and provide their own IT support. It's much less complicated and allows them to focus on their core business. At Hostway, we're committed to the development and providing the latest technology to host Web sites of all sizes.''
Verizon offers three web hosting solutions driven by Hostway, a leading provider of hosting services, each with free set-up (savings of at least $39.95); custom domain name registration; unlimited Web site pages; 24 x 7 technical support; CleanMail virus and spam filter; and SiteMail, a web based e-mail system. The solutions are: -- Verizon Basic, which costs $9.95 per month and supports: 600 MB (megabytes) of disk space, 50 GB (gigabytes) of monthly hosting traffic, 15 e-mail accounts and a mailbox size of up to 250 MB. -- Verizon Premium, which costs $14.95 per month and supports 12 GB of disk space, 100 GB of monthly hosting traffic, 50 e-mail accounts and a mailbox size of up to 600 MB. -- Verizon Professional, which costs $24.95 per month and supports 25 GB of disk space, 300 GB of monthly hosting traffic, 100 e-mail accounts, a mailbox size of up to 1 GB, and GigaMail, which allows for the transfer of files up to 1GB by sending recipients to a Web site to download the large file.
Verizon offers a variety of products and services that allow businesses to customize the solutions they need to better compete in the marketplace. In addition to broadband Internet access, solutions include online backup storage, e-mail encryption and communications management tools. Verizon Business customers who purchase services totaling at least $125 per month may be eligible to enroll in Verizon Business Link Rewards to earn bonus credits to redeem for prizes. Earlier this year, Verizon was cited by J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Services Study for the Highest Customer Satisfaction With Small/Midsize Business Data Service Providers.
Verizon Communications Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 63.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of nearly 238,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion.
Hostway Corporation provides web hosting services with eight locations in the US (Chicago (HQ), Austin, Tampa and Vancouver), Europe (Belgium, France, Frankfurt, Hannover, London and Netherlands), Asia (Korea) and Australia (Sydney), Canada, Germany, Korea, and Australia. Serving customers both small and large, Hostway provides hosting infrastructure services with online tools to help customers broaden their reach and grow their businesses online. Hostway offers a wide range of managed hosting services ranging from Windows and Linux based shared hosting plans, to complete dedicated server and Enterprise managed solutions to over 400,000 customers worldwide.
For more information about Hostway Corporation, please visit: www.hostway.com.
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News: Kohli Web Hosting, Extends Holiday Celebration Promotions
Gujarat, India - (Website Hosting Directory) - December 21, 2007 - Web hosting provider, Kohli Hosting, after extending its special offers to 31st December, 2007 midnight, is also offering domains, webhosting or bulk SMS at substantial savings.
Palak Kohli, M.D. of Kohli Hosting explained, ''[The] celebration is not finished yet, Kohli Hosting is proud to announce the launch of our free webhosting service (www.kohlihosting.net) on 10th December, 2007. We are providing professional, fast PHP and MySQL hosting, powered by Byethost Internet's world-famous clustered hosting technology. Our free hosting platform uses the powerful VistaPanel which includes the following features: 250 MB disk space, 6 GB Monthly Transfer, 3 MySql Databases, 5 Add-on Domains, and many more other features.''
In addition, the price of .INFO domain has been slashed from Rs 379 (Diwali Offer Price) to Rs 120. Sahil Kohli, CEO of Kohli Hosting added, ''Kohli Hosting is soon launching an US Edition of Kohlihosting.com for the global clients which is moreover a Global Edition. Some of the clients are requesting for prices in Dollars ($) and more online payment gateways. So, Kohli Hosting US Edition will cover both requests and the qualities of services will be the same as on Kohli Hosting Indian Edition. Our main aim is to provide high quality webhosting with minimum downtime at a very affordable price.''
Kholi Hosting offers starter, personal, business, and enterprise web hosting packages, along with domain name services, mail services and tools.
Reston, Virginia - (Website Hosting Directory) - December 21, 2007 - Digital media measurement service, comScore, Inc., has released an update of the holiday season e-commerce spending detail, for the 2007 holiday season. More than $18 billion has been spent online during the season-to-date, marking an 18-percent gain versus the corresponding days last year.
During the first week in December, $803 million in online sales was recorded, up 28 percent versus year ago, making it the heaviest online spending day in history.
Gian Fulgoni, Chairman of comScore noted, ''December got off to a strong start, as we saw spending growth accelerate to 20 percent for the week and the first ever $800 million online spending day on record. It was a terrific kick-start to December, but we expect the upcoming week to be the heaviest online spending week of the holiday season as the procrastinators and late-season deal-seekers come out in earnest.''
November saw millions of consumers research their holiday season purchases, and several technology product searches proved particularly popular. More than 30 million U.S. searches were conducted for Nintendo Wii, while Apple iPod (24.8 million) and Xbox 360 (11 million) also generated heavy search activity. Interestingly, Sony PlayStation 2 generated more searches (9.7 million) than the more recently introduced PlayStation 3 (7.6 million), a sign that consumers are bargain-hunting this year and seeking out more affordable gift options.
Mr. Fulgoni added, ''Gaming consoles and accessories represent the strongest growing product category this holiday season, with sales up more than 130 percent versus year ago. The Nintendo Wii is attracting particularly strong interest, as evidenced by the intense search activity occurring around the product. While iPods and iPhones are predictably popular, we’re also seeing that consumers are actively searching for information on GPS products. This is a category that can be expected to grow strongly during the next few years.''
comScore Networks measures the digital age with a global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers that allo comScore to confidentially capture browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that captures and integrates attitudes and intentions. Through its proprietary technology, comScore measures across a broad spectrum of behavior and attitudes. comScore consultants apply the knowledge of customers and competitors to help clients design powerful marketing strategies and tactics that endeavor to deliver superior ROI. comScore services are used by global firms such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, Verizon, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Tribune Interactive, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestle, MBNA, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, Merck and Expedia.
For more information about comScore Networks, please visit: www.comscore.com.
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News: Search Engine Solution, Citysearch, Partners with MerchantCircle Network
West Hollywood, California - (Website Hosting Directory) - December 21, 2007 - Online local guide and operating business of IAC, Citysearch, has entered into a partnership with online network and marketing company for local businesses, MerchantCircle.
The deal represents Citysearch's continued strategy to expand in local search and allows MerchantCircle to dramatically further its mission of bringing local business owners closer to customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Through the deal, Citysearch will accelerate its growth by leveraging MerchantCircle's scalable and fully automated platform for acquiring and engaging local merchants and distributing local content. MerchantCircle has successfully engaged over 300,000 proactive merchants to build out their profile page, upload photos, create coupons, and interact with millions of local customers online. Citysearch has the opportunity to tap into this large community of registered local merchants and paying customers.
In turn, MerchantCircle will have access to Citysearch's millions of local businesses nationwide, and integrate the company's Pay-For-Performance local advertising engine. MerchantCircle will also tap into Citysearch and Insider Pages' vast databases of editorial content, user reviews, and merchant videos.
Jay Herratti, President of Citysearch commented, ''MerchantCircle has proven its ability to engage local businesses at an extraordinary velocity. Many of MerchantCircle's members are new to the web, and creating content on their own without the help of web professionals. When combined with the assets and capabilities of Citysearch, there is a tremendous opportunity for both companies to transform local search and online advertising for local businesses.''
Ben T. Smith IV, Chairman and Co-Founder of MerchantCircle remarked, ''Partnering with IAC and Citysearch now positions us to greatly accelerate MerchantCircle membership and revenues, allowing us to reach a greater audience of local consumers. As the pioneer in local search, Citysearch will give us access to its rich local content and profitable monetization models that are unparalleled in the industry -- helping us in our quest of bringing 5 million merchants online.''
Additional key details of the strategic partnership include: -- Co-Branded Sales Packages: As part of its automated marketing programs, MerchantCircle will offer three Citysearch-specific sales packages to merchants. -- Joint Membership for Merchants: Existing Citysearch members will have the opportunity to participate in the MerchantCircle community. -- Citysearch Advertising Sales Force: MerchantCircle will tap into Citysearch's local sales staff and national advertising team. -- IAC Seat on MerchantCircle Board of Directors: As part of IAC investment, Peter Horan, CEO of IAC Media and Advertising, will join MerchantCircle's Board of Directors.
Greg Sterling, Principal, Sterling Market Intelligence noted, ''More local businesses realize Internet advertising is a critical part of their marketing mix and want simple and accessible services to help promote themselves online. But the proliferation of consumer ratings and reviews means that small businesses also need effective methods to help track and manage their online reputations.''
Founded in 2005, MerchantCircle is the largest online network of small business owners in the nation, combining social networking aspects with a customizable web listing that allows merchants to attract new customers. More than 14 million MerchantCircle business listings across the country are easily accessed on major search engines. Currently, over 300,000 merchants on the MerchantCircle network upload pictures, blog, build coupons, and newsletters, while also connecting with other business owners. MerchantCircle also gives business owners the power to manage their online reputation by aggregating reviews and increasing visibility across the web. MerchantCircle is located on Main St. in downtown Los Altos, Calif., and is funded by Rustic Canyon Partners, Scale Venture Partners, Disney's Steamboat Ventures, and Citysearch, a property of IAC.
Citysearch is a local search and directory company that provides the most up-to-date information on businesses, from restaurants and retail, to travel and professional services. Citysearch empowers consumers to make informed decisions about where to spend their time and money by delivering trusted content, local expertise and helpful tools, including 14.5 million local businesses listings, over 600,000 user reviews and ratings nationwide. Citysearch is an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI).
For more information about Citysearch, please visit: www.citysearch.com.
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News: Web Hosting Services Provider, OLM.Net, Rings in 2008, with Countdown Special
Houston, Texas - (Website Hosting Directory) - December 20, 2007 -
Dedicated server, web hosting and e-business solutions for individuals, small to medium size business, and enterprises, OLM, LLC, has debuted its New Year Countdown Special shared hosting promotion.
Chris Silkman, OLM.net Business Manager offered, ''This promotion is going to shake up the market. We are in a unique position to offer an extremely attractive promotion like this, and still be able to back it up with our world-class network and award-winning technical support. It is one thing to offer low-cost hosting services; it is another thing altogether to be able to stand behind it with enterprise-level infrastructure. We can do just that.''
The promotion, which is only available through the end 2007, allows customers to lock-in a specially created, heavily discounted shared hosting plan. Priced at only $6.95/monthly, the robust hosting plan includes 200.8GB of storage space, 2008GB of burstable monthly bandwidth, and capacity for 500 email accounts and 50 sub-domains. It also offers standard OLM.net trimmings, such as RAID6 technology, web-based email, a 30 day money back guarantee, 24 hour phone support, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
Shared hosting from OLM.net typically starts at $9.95/monthly for the company's E-Starter plan, which includes 1.5GB of storage space and 50GB of burstable monthly bandwidth. OLM.net also offers a variety of dedicated servers, virtual servers, and reseller hosting solutions.
OLM.net is an integrated dedicated server, Web hosting and e-business solution provider for individuals, small to medium size business, and enterprises around the world. Founded in 1996, OLM has since emerged as one of the largest global Internet Solution Providers, hosting over 350,000 domains and thousands of dedicated servers in over 150 countries. OLM.net offers Web hosting, e-commerce, virtual and dedicated servers, reseller accounts, merchant and search engine services, web design, and SEO, among other services.
To learn more about OLM.net, please visit: www.olm.net.
For more information about shared web hosting from OLM.net, please visit: www.olm.net/web-hosting.
Posted by editor on Thursday, December 20 @ 11:33:54 EST (605 reads)
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