Go2Net to Provide Web Hosting Services on HyperMart for QuickSite(R)
E-Businesses Small Businesses Buy QuickSite Software at Retail, Publish Sites on HyperMart
SEATTLE and CHICAGO, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Go2Net, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET), one of the Internet's leading networks, ( go2net.com ), and Primecom, Inc., publisher of QuickSite(R) Web design software, ( quicksite.com ), today announced an agreement that will provide free Web hosting services to Primecom's small business customers on Go2Net's HyperMart Network ( hypermart.net ). The HyperMart Network is one of the Internet's largest communities of small businesses, providing more than 800,000 members with an online presence, in addition to a suite of services designed expressly for e-business.
Beginning March 15, small businesses that create Web sites with Primecom's QuickSite CD-ROM software will be able to instantly publish their sites to the Internet for free, using hosting services provided by HyperMart. In February, new QuickSite customers will receive in-box coupons directing them to HyperMart's hosting services. After installing the software and creating their Web sites, QuickSite users will be directed to HyperMart for hosting from within the software program.
"Because the vast majority of small businesses continue to shop at traditional retail outlets like the office superstores, we think a 'Clicks and Mortar' strategy is ideal to meet the needs of customers who buy software at retail, and then go to the Internet for additional services like Web page hosting," said Howard Leventhal, CEO of Primecom, Inc. "We believe the customer base attracted to QuickSite is also likely to be interested in the leading small business and ecommerce services offered by HyperMart in the online hosting space."
Easy E-Business Web Site Design with QuickSite(R) Software
QuickSite software products include an extensive library of pre-designed Web site templates that allow even novice users, with no graphic design experience to quickly produce professional-looking Web sites. QuickSite's customizable templates also enable small businesses to create a commerce-ready site, complete with an automated shopping cart feature for easy customer ordering and links to transact credit card payments through a secure server online. Now, with free hosting provided by HyperMart, new QuickSite small businesses can publish their Web sites online immediately. QuickSite software titles are available on CD-ROM for Windows, and can be purchased at software retail outlets nationwide including CompUSA and Staples. For more information or to purchase QuickSite directly, visit quicksite.com.
"Our number one objective is to help small businesses achieve their e-business goals. We recognize that a key way to reach these businesses is through the conventional retail distribution channels, where many continue to purchase site-building software," said Margo Day, Go2Net vice president and managing director of HyperMart. "We're excited to be working with Primecom to offer HyperMart's services, which will soon include storefront and ecommerce solutions, to even more small businesses that are actively building their online businesses."
Free Web Hosting for Small Businesses from HyperMart
The cornerstone of HyperMart's offerings is a free hosting service enabling small businesses to publish their sites on the Internet with a free Web site name (www.yoursite.hypermart.net), or direct access to virtual domain name registration (www.yoursite.com). HyperMart member Web sites also receive free registration on popular search engines; affordable advertising buying programs; and valuable statistical information about their Web site visitors to help them drive traffic to their sites. In addition, members have access to the HyperMart Small Business Center, a robust resource area full of products and services designed to help small businesses run more efficiently. HyperMart also gives members access to 24-hour customer support, seven days a week.
About The HyperMart Network
The HyperMart Network is one of the Internet's largest communities of small businesses, with more than 800,000 members. At HyperMart, members can quickly build a reliable online presence for their small business; run their business online with a listing of specialized resources for small businesses; and grow their online business with strategic marketing initiatives that help drive traffic to their sites.
The HyperMart Network includes three unique free Web hosting properties with a combined aggregation of more than 800,000 members: HyperMart ( hypermart.net ); Virtual Avenue ( virtualave.net ); and Free Yellow ( freeyellow.com ). Services include free hosting, commerce tools, email accounts, small business resources and a services directory.
About Primecom Interactive, Inc.
Primecom Interactive, Inc. ( quicksite.com ) is an Application Service Provider for small business ecommerce, and publisher of the QuickSite(R)software line. According to the Company, more licenses for QuickSite have been delivered to end users than for any other small business ecommerce solution. QuickSite is distributed across North America at mass merchant retailers including CompUSA, Staples, Office Max, Electronics Boutique, MicroWarehouse, Micro Center, Tiger Direct and J&R Computer; and internationally through AAFES, one of the ten largest retailers in the world, located within US Military installations worldwide.
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