(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — This week the hosting business saw the approach of an upcoming sale, the extension of an existing trial, the introduction of a new discount brand, the launch of a promotional price and the introduction of a new free add-on.
Cloud.bg Offers EV SSL Certs
Cloud hosting provider Cloud.bg (www.cloud.bg) said this week that customers of its sCloud shared cloud product and RCloud reseller cloud products now each receive a free standard SSL certificate with their service, and are eligible for a free upgrade to EV SSL certificate.
ColoHouse’s Full Cabinet Promotion
Colocation provider ColoHouse (www.colohouse.com) said this week that it is running a full-cabinet promotion from its Miami data center, offering a cabinet, power, cross connect and 5MBPS staring at $830 per month. The company says it has allocated a limited number of cabinets for the promotion, which is available until October 31, or until the inventory is gone.
Host1Plus Launches Free Hosting Brand
UK-based hosting provider Host1Plus.com (www.host1plus.com) said this week that it had launched a free hosting brand, based in Frankfurt, Germany at Host1Free.com (www.host1free.com). The company says the free hosting service will include a website builder and web-based FTP client, along with support.
ResellerClub’s Mega Bargains Month
Reseller hosting provider ResellerClub (www.resellerclub.com) announced this week that its annual Mega Bargains Month promotion will begin September 1 and continue until the end of the month. The promotion will offer the company’s resellers products at greatly reduced rates, including .com domains for $839 and .in domains for $1.49.
StratoGen Extends Free Cloud Trial
Hosting provider StratoGen (www.stratogen.net) announced this week that it has extended its “hugely popular” 15-day free cloud trial program until September 30. The trial program, first launched in July, enables a customer to request a VMware virtual machine configured to their specifications, free for 15 days. The program includes weekly draws for an Apple iPad.
About Liam Eagle
Liam Eagle has worked as a contributor to the Web Host Industry Review since its inception in 2000, and as editor since 2003. He has been editor of the WHIR's print magazine since its launch. His daily involvement in the gathering and reporting of Web hosting news and his regular interaction with Web hosting leaders gives him an uncommonly broad appreciation of the issues and tends facing the business. Through his WHIR blog, Liam spots Web hosting trends and offers opinions on the industry-wide impacts of major developments and the motivation behind big announcements. Follow him on Twitter @liameagle
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