May 4, 2005 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider 1&1 Internet (1and1.co.uk) announced on Tuesday that it had launched an offer that provides any small business in the UK with six months of free hosting, as well as a free .co.uk domain name. The "1&1 Test Drive" is designed to encourage more smaller businesses to embrace the Web.
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Until the end of June, users who take advantage of the Test Drive offer will be set up with free business-level Web hosting packages as well as their own .co.uk domain names. Business owners will also receive 1&1 DynamicSiteCreator, a program that enables users to create flash Web sites.
"Our work with SMEs has helped to show just how vital a web presence is for small and micro sized businesses" said 1&1 CEO Andreas Gouger in a press release. "However, some still shy away from the web, mistakenly believing that they do not have the resources necessary to have a website. 1&1 is providing the Test Drive to allow businesses to experience at first hand and without risk, just how easy and affordable it can be to launch online."
1&1 currently serves over 3.5 million customer contracts worldwide and hosts roughly 5 million domain names. More details about the Test Drive promotion are available on the company's Web site.
