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9 Reasons to Choose Network Solutions

February 4th, 2011 ::

Every company today, no matter their size and or industry, must have a visible online presence if they want to grow.  You need a website that is optimized for search, has e-commerce capabilities, and has tight security to protect customer information.  You need a mobile website so people who are using their smartphones to conduct research online can find you.  You need a blog and social media integration.

Choosing a company to host, design and support your website can be a nerve-wracking decision.

You could choose a company based on their celebrity spokesperson.

You could choose one based on how cute their mascot is.

You could choose one by playing eeny-meeny-miny-moe.

Or, you could choose a company that has been doing this for years, that you can trust, that delivers value, that resolves issues quickly, and that can support your online marketing efforts.

Here’s why you should choose Network Solutions:

Everything is under one roof. No need to use a handful of Web and online service providers.  Network Solutions offers e-mail hosting; Web hosting, design, and support; e-commerce hosting and design; merchant accounts; SSL certificates; graphic design services; online marketing services; and mobile website design and hosting.  In other words, if you need it in order to have a successful online presence, Network Solutions offers it.

Their website is easy to navigate.  Some e-commerce websites are so cluttered with information and graphics that you can’t find what you’re looking for.  Network Solutions has made it easy to find exactly what you need, and they clearly explain the benefits and features of their products.

Ordering is a snap. On some e-commerce sites, you can barely place your order because so many new products are thrown at you on the checkout page.  Not at Network Solutions!  They don’t want to confuse you; they want to help you and make you happy.

They are innovative. Network Solutions is continually tweaking their products and services and rolling out new ones, like the .ASIA domain extension, goMobi™ mobile website builder, and a new domain validation SSL certificate called the nsProtect™ Secure Xpress Certificate.

They provide great customer service. The reps are friendly, helpful, and able to answer questions or solve issues quickly, whether by e-mail or phone.

They continually offer great promotions.  Not only is Network Solutions’ pricing competitive, but they run special promotions all the time.  Right now, for instance, the domain validation SSL certificate is 40% off and annual hosting packages are 50% off.

They understand small businesses. Together with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Network Solutions created the Small Business Success Index to measure how small businesses view their capital management, marketing and innovation, human capital, customer service, IT deployment, and compliance.  The latest study can be accessed via the Small Business Success Index website.

They are a great resource for small businesses. Trying to figure out how to run your business, use social media and grow?  Through this blog, their main blog, and their Women Grow Business blog, Network Solutions provides small businesses owner with the latest information, resources, tips and trends.

They offer a vetted list of vendors and resources for small businesses. Need financing, help setting up an LLC, a CRM, or someone to write your business plan?  Check out their list of partners.

They also clearly have a great sense of humor.  You will smile, and probably laugh out loud, when you watch this Network Solutions parodyvideo  http://bit.ly/gogranny

NetSol’s Refer a Friend Program: What a Deal!

October 21st, 2010 ::

Even though you know me as a NetSol blogger here at GrowSmartBiz (and perhaps over at Solutions Are Power, where I’ve also been blogging this month), I am also a client.  When I first launched my business, I hastily put together a website myself using off-the-shelf software.  Last fall, I realized I need to overhaul the website’s look with something that was as sleek and stylish as me.  And so I became a NetSol customer.  I was so happy with the service and final product that I am working with them once again to make my website even better by adding pages and a blog.  I also host my website and e-mail with NetSol.

If you’re a happy-as-a-camper NetSol customer as well, you might want to take advantage of our Refer a Friend program. You give little, and you get a little something super useful.  For each friend you refer who becomes a new NetSol customer, you’ll get a $50 Amazon.com gift card to spend on, well, lots of things (did you know you could buy auto parts from Amazon.com?).  The best part of this deal: Amazon.com gift cards don’t expire.

I’m not eligible for this program, but I wish I were.  All you have to do is spend a minute or two submitting your contact info and the e-mail addresses of a few friends. Be sure you tell them about it, too, because they get 25 percent off their entire order, whether they buy a Web address, build a new website, overhaul an existing website, set up a shopping cart on their site, choose an SEO package, or purchase one of NetSol’s other tools to help small businesses find new customers.

There’s no crazy fine print, but remind your friends that they need to use the links or the “Learn More” button at the bottom of the e-mail they’ll get from Network Solutions in order to be eligible for the discount (and so that you’ll get your gift card!).