(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — There were many web hosting sales and promos to announce this week, including a giveaway from DemoWolf, e-commerce hosting discounts from WebNet, cheaper EV SSL certificates from Go Daddy, free MySpace ad credits from SiteGround, and shared hosting discounts from DiscountDomainsUK.com.
DemoWolf announces “Massive Birthday Giveaway” promotion
Founded four years ago this month, Flash-based web hosting tutorial provider DemoWolf (www.demowolf.com) has launched its “Massive Birthday Giveaway” promotion in which it will give away more than 50 prizes worth in excess of $25,000. All existing and past DemoWolf customers automatically get one entry into the draw, and additional entries will be given for every $50 spent on DemoWolf tutorials from now until December 31. The prizes will be drawn on January 4, 2010.
WebNet Hosting Announces Special Holiday Sales for New Web Hosting Clients
In the holiday spirit of giving, web host WebNet Hosting (www.webnethosting.net) is extending several of its bargains to all new clients until December 31, 2009, including a free month on any Miva Merchant e-commerce hosting plan, free setup for all shared and dedicated server packages, and a Miva Merchant 5.5 license (worth $995) at no extra cost.
Go Daddy Drops Price of EV SSL Certificate to $99
Web host and domain registrar Go Daddy (www.godaddy.com) reports that its nascent SSL Certificate business is growing at a rapid pace and is projected to pass long-time market leader VeriSign in less than 18 months, according to Netcraft predictions. Go Daddy is revving up its quick growth by offering its Extended Validataion SSL Certificates for $99, providing server-to-browser-encryption, a padlock icon and the “https” prefix to secure a website.
SiteGround Provides Free MySpace Credits with Hosting Accounts
Web host SiteGround (www.siteground.com) has collaborated with social network MySpace (www.myspace.com) to provide American and Canadian SiteGround customers $25 worth of MySpace advertising for free with its shared hosting package.
Discountdomainsuk.com Opens Exciting Discounts On Web Hosting And Other Services
UK web host and domain registrar DiscountDomainsUK.com (www.discountdomainsuk.com) has reduced the prices of its shared web hosting packages. A £10 discount applies to the Bronze and Silver packages, and the Gold package, which includes multiple SQL databases for e-commerce sites, now costs £100 less per year.
