News: An All New .NAME Domain Name Extension Available January 14, 2003
directNIC.com to Start Registering Second Level Domain Names this
Month
Intercosmos Media Group, Inc. will add the expanded .name domain extension
to its directNIC.com line-up, starting Jan. 14.
(PRWEB) January 1 2003--It’s all in the name, and that’s why Intercosmos
Media Group, Inc. will soon add the expanded .name domain extension to its
directNIC.com line-up.
Starting January 14, people will be free to register any available name or word
combination ending in .name.
Previously, the .name Internet domain extension was limited predominantly to
people’s first and last names and consequently required a creative, though
unorthodox, use of third level domain name extensions.
“The process will be the same as .com and .net domains very soon. People will
be able to register their name or business name, or about anything else, with a
.name,” Intercosmos C.E.O. Sigmund Solares, J.D., M.B.A. said. “This will
put .name in an excellent position to become one of the most popular domain
extensions world-wide.”
The new .name domains should be available, barring any .name registry delays,
beginning around 11:30 a.m. EST, Jan. 14.
“Due to the popularity of the more flexible .name extension, we encourage
corporations to act quickly to protect their trademarks and namesake online,”
Solares said. “But people will also want to register their first and last
names in the new system, such as jim.name.
“This has been a long time in the works, and we’re glad to be able to offer
this groundbreaking new service,” he said.
Intercosmos Media Group, Inc. , creators of directNIC.com, is an ICANN
accredited domain register, ranked among the Top 10 most popular registrars.
Nearly two million domain names have been registered through directNIC.com.For
more information on .name, visit www.directNIC.com
or email support@directnic.com.
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News: Small and Mid-Sized U.S. Businesses Expected to Increase Spending on Web Hosting
Anonymous writes "Small and Mid-Sized U.S. Businesses Expected to Increase Spending on
Web Hosting, Storage and Disaster Recovery in 2004
Survey shows 23% of respondents plan an average of 60% increase in spending
on Web Hosting in support of critical on-line presence
Andover, MA. December, 30, 2003 - - NaviSite, Inc. (NASDAQ SC: navi), a leading
provider of application management, content distribution, messaging and
infrastructure management services, recently co-sponsored a focused market
research survey on the Information Technology spending plans for Small and
Mid-Sized U. S. Businesses (SMBs: 10-500 employees). The survey was conducted in
conjunction with Massachusetts-based market intelligence firm Schaaf Inc.
Schaaf Inc. interviewed IT executives across a range of business verticals to
gauge their demand and spending plans for technology products and services in
2004, ranging from managed messaging, disaster recovery and backup, through to
Virtual Private Networks, and web hosting. The survey also considered SMBs'
motivation and buying behavior, along with their preferred channels and
attitudes towards new technology, revealing that 50% buy online whenever they
can, and that 77% view a company's Website as important or extremely important
when compared to traditional sales and marketing approaches.
This market intelligence data aligns directly with NaviSite's position in
delivering a complete range of managed IT services to the mid-market. NaviSite
has been committed to meeting the specific needs of mid-market companies by
providing outsourced application, software delivery, hosting and messaging
services to over 850 mid-sized companies.
“Small to mid-sized companies have a special set of needs, and they like to do
business with companies who understand those needs - companies who look and act
like they do,” said Joel Whitman, NaviSite Vice President of Marketing. “It is
gratifying to see that the results of this survey confirm what we have believed
all along, that small to mid-sized companies recognize the importance of their
web-presence and are committing the resources to be sure they remain strong in a
competitive market environment.”
The full survey report is available for purchase by contacting Schaaf, Inc.
About Schaaf Inc.
Schaaf Inc., founded in 2002, is a market research firm In Watertown, MA focused
on small and medium business demand for high tech products and services. For
information on the firm's December 2003, SMB Benchmark Survey, contact Jeanne
Schaaf at jeanne@schaafinc.com
About NaviSite, Inc.
Founded in 1997, NaviSite, Inc, (NASDAQ: NAVI) is a leading provider of
application management, content distribution, messaging and infrastructure
management services for more than 850 customers consisting of mid-market
enterprises, divisions of large multinational companies, and government
agencies. For more information, please visit
http://www.navisite.com.
"
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News: Search Engine Giant Yahoo! Reveals the Year's Top Searches
Anonymous writes "SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Dec. 29, 2003-- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - News), a
leading global Internet company, today revealed the most popular search terms of
2003. Based on insight into searches conducted by Yahoo! Search's millions of
users worldwide, the top searches of 2003 are a benchmark of consumer interests
and trends this year.
Find the full list of top searches in 2003 including Top Rumors, Arnold
Schwarzenegger Misspellings and more at
http://search.yahoo.com/top2003.
The Yahoo! 2003 Top 10 Searches:
1. KaZaa
2. Harry Potter
3. "American Idol"
4. Britney Spears
5. 50 Cent
6. Eminem
7. WWE
8. Paris Hilton
9. NASCAR
10. Christina Aguilera
Music and multimedia continue to dominate America's online mindshare as KaZaa,
the most popular peer-to-peer file-sharing program, took first place followed by
a spate of pop singers. The world's favorite wizard, Harry Potter took honors as
the second most popular search term for the year, whizzing up from No. 10 in
2002 and beating out heavy-hitters such as Britney Spears and "American Idol".
Erik Gunther, an editor of Yahoo! Search, points out that three of this years'
top searches -- Harry Potter, Britney Spears and WWE (World Wrestling
Entertainment), have held spots in Yahoo!'s Top 10 for three years in a row, but
notes several new entries.
"The newcomers to the Yahoo! Search Top Searches of 2003 continue to show the
strength of breakouts from year to year. This year's newcomers include Paris
Hilton -- buoyed by notoriety and a reality TV show -- and Christina Aguilera,
who has made the list after several years in the shadow of Ms. Spears."
Shaking It up with the Movers
Unlike top searches overall, the topics that see the greatest surge in searches
often give insight into the news headlines and events that captivated the public
throughout the year. These search terms often come out of nowhere and disappear
just as quickly.
"The top movers of the year often provide us with a picture of a particular
moment in time. This year, we saw the highest spike in searches on the news of
Space Shuttle Columbia, with searches surging 190,000% in February," said
Gunther. "We also continue to see people flocking to search engines to find the
latest news. For example, with the sudden passing of David Bloom, an NBC news
anchor, and continuous online video coverage of the war in Iraq, we saw a large
spike in searches for Bloom making him the top mover in April."
Yahoo! Search Top 10 Reality TV Shows
The year 2003 continued with the reality show craze. Yahoo! searchers named
"American Idol" to the top spot for the second year in a row, beating out
perennial favorite "Survivor" as well as the surprising strength of the cast of
characters on "Paradise Hotel". And, making an appearance as the only TV show
not about contests, "Trading Spaces" made the list at #7 in a strong finish for
the show favored by "nesters" and other design and decorating aficionados.
1. "American Idol"
2. "Survivor"
3. "Joe Millionaire"
4. "Paradise Hotel"
5. "Bachelor"
6. "Big Brother"
7. "Trading Spaces"
8. "Bachelorette"
9. "For Love Or Money"
10. "American Juniors"
Yahoo! Search Top 10 Diets
Thanks to more research demonstrating its effectiveness, the low-carb diet
gained credibility this year while helping thousands lose pounds. The granddaddy
of all low-carb diets, the Atkins Diet, continues to rule online, and its
popularity shows no sign of waning despite the death of Dr Robert Atkins this
year.
1. Atkins Diet
2. Weight Watchers Diet
3. South Beach Diet
4. The Zone Diet
5. Jenny Craig Diet
6. Slim Fast Diet
7. Cabbage Soup Diet
8. Mayo Clinic Diet
9. Grapefruit Diet
10. Sugar Busters
Yahoo! Search Top Technologies
This year's number one technology search was on ringtones, showing the strength
of the musical service that allows users to customize their mobile phone rings.
Ringtones beat out digital cameras for the top spot.
1. Ringtones
2. Digital Cameras
3. Mobile Phones
4. HDTV
5. MP3 Players
6. iPod
7. TiVo
8. Plasma TV
9. DVD-R
10. Camcorders
About Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive online products and services
to consumers and businesses worldwide. Yahoo! is the No. 1 Internet brand
globally and the most trafficked Internet destination worldwide. Headquartered
in Sunnyvale, Calif., Yahoo!'s global network includes 25 World properties and
is available in 13 languages.
Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo!
Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
"
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News: Internet Affiliate Marketers to Get Their Own Magazine in 2004
Anonymous writes "New Publication from Montgomery Research, Inc. to Focus
on Affiliate Marketing
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29,
2003--Revenue, the first magazine focused on the fast-growing field of Internet
affiliate marketing, will launch January 14th, Montgomery Research, Inc.
announced today.
"We're very pleased to be launching Revenue to serve a
growing audience at a time when many other business and technology magazines are
struggling. We've found tremendous demand from affiliates, merchants and
advertisers for this publication," said Publisher Nick Smith.
Revenue
explores the strategies, technologies, designs and best-practices that help
affiliates and merchants achieve success in affiliate marketing, a fast-growing
area of e-commerce in which independent Web publishers, usually operating as
small businesses, generate commissions by introducing consumers to the sites of
larger merchants.
Thousands of affiliate programs involving over 1
million affiliates collectively generate more than $1 billion in revenue for
merchants that include large retailers such as Target, Eddie Bauer, Blair Corp.,
Amazon.com and hundreds of other well-known corporations in the U.S. and around
the world.
"We view affiliate marketing as an important stage in the
growth of e-commerce that will benefit consumers and merchants with better Web
content, higher ethical standards and competitive pricing," said Editor-in-Chief
Tom Murphy, who leads an all-star team of business journalists, marketing
experts, affiliates and industry practitioners.
Revenue will be
available through major book and magazine dealers. It will also be sold through
subscriptions, including those offered through the magazine's own affiliate
marketing program at www.revenuetoday.com.
About Montgomery Research
Montgomery Research publishes thought leadership initiatives
that focus on the convergence of business and technology. Montgomery Research
works in partnership with e-business visionaries and experts to define industry
trends. Find out more about Montgomery Research at www.mriresearch.com. "
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News: CeraNet Acquires Additional Web Hosting Businesses
Anonymous writes "Columbus, Ohio, December 29, 2003 - CeraNet Inc.
continues to deliver innovative, technology-laden solutions to its clients to
help them solve complex business issues the easiest and most economical ways.
CeraNet recently completed a pair of acquisitions that help to increase its
customer base by more than 20%.
Introduction of an enhanced web site
error tracking and correction system for its customers, as well as 24 hour a
day, 7 day a week live support have increased customer satisfaction to an all
time high. These new clients and systems help to solidify CeraNet’s position as
a leader for managed web hosting business.
CeraNet (www.cera.net) has acquired the
hosting clients and assets of two hosting providers in the Midwest and Southeast
United States. The clients will be migrated into an existing data center in
their Columbus, Ohio, headquarters.
“Our recent acquisitions allow us to grow our customer base at an effective
cost, without the expense and uncertainty of traditional advertising,” said
Jason Harris, executive vice-president of CeraNet, Inc. “These clients will
allow us to continue to grow our managed web hosting business unit and expand
our potential base for future applications and services.”
CeraNet provides managed web hosting solutions for small to medium sized
businesses that need personalized service and support. “Our hosting services are
designed to allow our clients to have the benefits of a completely dedicated IT
staff for their web services, email, and applications, at a fraction of the
price,” Harris added. “There are many hosting companies out there that you can
get unlimited bandwidth and storage for $1.99 a month, but they do not and
cannot provide personalized service and support that most businesses
desire.”
According to a recent report by technology analyst firm Gartner, Inc., the
web hosting business is due to grow 5 to 6 fold in the next four years; with a
significant increase in the percentage of businesses looking for fully managed
web, email, and application hosting services from a primary technology
partner.
Each CeraNet web hosting client can customize their services according to
their exact business needs. They can choose from different service levels,
support applications such as error tracking and correction for their web site,
feature rich easy to use applications such as a newsletter, message board, or
e-commerce, and more. Account pricing starts at $89.00 per year and can run into
the tens of thousands per month depending on individual requirements.
About CeraNet
CeraNet, Inc. was founded in 1996 and
resides in Columbus, Ohio. CeraNet is in business to help its clients solve
complex business issues and create innovative e-business solutions in the most
economical way. CeraNet's core products include application development, Web
site and application hosting, domain name registration, and Internet &
search engine marketing. CeraNet provides services to thousands of clients from
all around the world. For more information about CeraNet, Inc., please visit www.cera.net. "
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