ATLANTA--May 3, 2004-- Interland (Nasdaq: INLD), a leading provider of Web hosting and online services for small and medium-sized businesses, today launched its new Web site (www.interland.com) and with it a new, shared-hosting platform offering new industry standards in security, performance and value. Interland is also leveraging new, easy online tools to get customer accounts up and running quicker. In addition, new Interland shared-hosting customers now have access to a suite of online marketing options to help them drive leads and increase sales, and greater access to complete site building tools.
Fueled by customer input, Interland's new, shared-hosting platform is based on simplified, customizable plans starting at $7.95 a month when customers agree to 24 months of hosting. Interland's shared-hosting platform is powered by the latest technology, including Microsoft .NET 1.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux v. 3 and Miva Merchant v. 4.22.
The hosting plans are available through the new Interland Web site, which now includes express checkout and Interland's new Welcome Center - Account Setup Wizard v. 1.0. Both additions make it easier and faster to purchase, set-up and administer new accounts.
In addition, customers have the option of purchasing the following value-priced add-on features with every Interland shared-hosting plan:
-- Search Engine Optimization tools to create Meta tags, submit sites to search engines and continuously prime site submissions,
-- E-mail marketing applications to create and send professional e-newsletters, manage subscribers and track results all from one easy-to-use browser-based interface, and
-- E-commerce tools, which enable users at any expertise level to easily build catalogs, manage products and process credit card purchases.
Earlier this year Interland was named the market leader for shared hosting by Frost & Sullivan and Interland's Glenn Hofmann, vice president of shared hosting, points to today's announcement as an example of how the company continually demonstrates an ability to identify and quickly address changing market dynamics.
"We are seeing a tremendous shift in today's shared-hosting environment toward solutions combining the best in technology, applications and services," said Hofmann. "That new model in shared hosting is here, and it is far more than just storage space for a Web site. It gives a business the ability to package together the right mixture of technology, applications and services in a way that provides real business value such as driving leads and increasing sales. That is what Interland has brought to market."
Interland offers three shared-hosting plans that are each highly customizable. The Value Plan is ideal for individuals and small businesses with basic Web site needs and includes e-mail, Spam and anti-virus software and weekly back-ups. The Business Plan is constructed with growing Web sites in mind. It includes database support, marketing and promotion services, and supports advanced applications such as Microsoft SQL and Microsoft. Net. The Advanced Plan is for Web professionals running highly functional, complex sites, and it includes 1 GB of storage, 100 GB data transfer, Telnet and shell access, built-in support for programming languages such as Perl, PHP and Python, and 50 MB of RealMedia 8 server space.
As a true partner for small and medium-sized businesses, Interland consistently offers its customers the tools and services they need to grow their online business. More information about Interland's new shared hosting solutions, add-on features and promotional pricing can be found at: www.interland.com/shared.
About Interland
Interland, Inc. (Nasdaq: INLD) is a leading Web hosting and online services company dedicated to helping small and medium businesses achieve success by providing the knowledge, services and tools to build, manage and promote businesses online. Interland offers a wide selection of online services, including standardized Web hosting, e-commerce, application hosting, and Web site development, marketing and optimization tools. For more information about Interland, please visit www.interland.com, email moreinfo@interland.com or call 1-800-335-1327.
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