(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — There have been several web hosting sales and promotions for the week ending May 14, including domain bundle discounts from 1&1 and free domain privacy features from SkGold. Also, AIT has added features to its dedicated server suite, which also includes a price guarantee. Downtown Host is celebrating an anniversary with a lifetime hosting discount, and the WHIR, itself, is celebrating a 10-year milestone with an industry event in downtown Toronto.
1&1 Offer Helps Customers Save Money, Prevent Misuse of Domains
In the fight against the increasing misuse of brand names on the Internet, web host 1&1 Internet Ltd (www.1and1.co.uk) has launched an initiative to help companies protect their reputation by allowing them to secure the closest alternatives to their desired Internet address. 1&1′s initiative consists of two elements: (1) 1&1 will suggest strategic domain names for registration that utilize other common domain extensions, and (2) 1&1 will offer a domain product that includes the additional domain reservations at a significantly reduced price. For instance, a 1&1 bundle of five domains costs only £19.99+VAT (roughly $29.50) for the first year.
SkGold Hosting Provides Free Domain Privacy
Also in an effort to slow the spread of online identity theft, Canadian web host SkGold Hosting (www.skgoldhosting.com) is providing its private domain registration to customers at no additional cost with domain registration. When using the company’s Private Domain Registration system, the information associated with their domain will remain safe from individuals with prying eyes and malicious intentions, returning dummy information to anyone who makes an effort to harvest a customer’s name, address and email without permission.
AIT Slashes Prices on Dedicated Server Suite
Web host AIT (www.ait.com) has launched its latest promotion for its enterprise focused, dedicated server suite. The company is offering standard features such as no set up fees, access to over 100 free web applications and two free domain registrations, as well as 24-hour support and customer service included in the price. AIT will also match and beat any related web hosting quote, and offer a risk free trial for new clients.
Downtown Host Celebrates 9th Anniversary, Offers Lifetime Discount
In celebration of its ninth anniversary this month, web host Downtown Host (www.downtownhost.com) will be offering a 50-percent-off lifetime discount on all new shared hosting purchases during the month of May. New clients can use coupon code “9years” to claim the rebate.
The WHIR Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Web Host Industry Review (www.thewhir.com), in celebration of its 10th anniversary on May 10, 2010, will be hosting a networking event in Toronto on May 20, 2010 providing a face-to-face venue for meeting between industry professionals and executives, and other corporate decision makers. The WHIR will be continuing its networking events series across North America throughout the rest of the year including events in Boston, Phoenix, Denver, Washington, DC and Vancouver.
