October 9, 2006 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- The Web Host Industry Review (www.thewhir.com), the Web hosting industry's publication of record, announced on Monday, October 9, 2006, that it has launched WHIR blogs (www.thewhir.com/blogs), a new publishing channel within its already extensive set of online properties.
Produced by a community of Web hosting experts, WHIR blogs delivers insight and knowledge in a candid, immediate and interactive format. Readers can post comments, offer suggestions and get involved in the blogs that cover the subjects of personal interest to them.
"Obviously we're not the first publication to start blogging," says Liam Eagle, editor of the Web Host Industry Review. "Nor is this the first blog about Web hosting. But I'm very certain that this is going to be a uniquely interactive and dynamic way for readers to experience Web hosting ideas. I expect WHIR blogs readers are going to be as much a part of this community as our excellent group of bloggers."
The WHIR blogs section will feature regular entries from six Web hosting experts - Liam Eagle, Isabel Wang, David Snead, Paul Stapleton, Thomas Strohe and Paul Hirsch - each providing a unique perspective on the trends and technology in the hosting business.
Liam Eagle As the editor of the Web Host Industry Review, Liam Eagle has the advantage of an industry-wide perspective. Through his WHIR blog, he spots Web hosting trends and offers opinions on the industry-wide impacts of major developments and the motivation behind big announcements.
Isabel Wang One of the Web hosting industry's longest-standing citizens, Isabel Wang is also a high-tech enthusiast. Through her WHIR blog, she examines the impact emerging Web technologies will have on the Web hosting business, and on the motivations of hosting consumers.
David Snead A long-time WHIR contributor, David Snead is the Web hosting business's best-known legal expert. Through his WHIR blog, he offers a credible legal perspective on both specific actions in the Web hosting business and general developments in legislation.
Paul Stapleton As managing director of DH Captial, Paul Stapleton brings a finance perspective to the Web hosting business. Through his WHIR blog, he examines the implications of merger and acquisition activity in the hosting space and offers an investor's perspective on more general Web hosting actions.
Thomas Strohe As the founder of German Web host Intergenia, and one of the biggest advocates of the European Web hosting community, Thomas Strohe has a singular understanding of the European Web host's perspective. Through his WHIR blog, he offers the European take on Web hosting events.
Paul Hirsch An owner and partner in Web design and Web development company Equentity, Paul Hirsh has hands-on experience with many of the technologies employed by Web hosting firms. Through his WHIR blog, he will offer the regular user's perspective on developments in web design and web hosting technology.
"The Web Host Industry Review has always been committed to the diversity of its products, with our print publication and WHIRtv video news supplementing our core Web site," says Stephen Mayhew, publisher of the Web Host Industry Review. "We're excited about WHIR blogs because it will enable us to do something we've wanted to do for a while: build a more active user community around the best collection of Web hosting content in the world."
