November 16, 2009 – As the Web’s busiest shopping season quickly approaches, Network Solutions® is launching a host of ecommerce software enhancements intended to spread holiday cheer to its customers in the form of more efficient online stores.

These improvements are designed to help customers better manage their online stores and maximize online sales during the hectic holiday season – and beyond. Some notable features include master product personalization templates, shipping enhancements for multiple warehouses and customer import capability. New promotional options like quantity discounts on variations and limited use coupons will also arrive just in time to help ecommerce businesses compete in the crowded online marketplace.

“When we set out to enhance our nsCommerceSpace™ ecommerce software, we relied heavily on direct customer feedback,” said Julia Dalton, Senior Product Manager. “By incorporating the needs of the customer into our software, we feel we have set the stage for our customers to have a very successful holiday season.”

nsCommerceSpace packages give customers everything they need to set up and manage an online store. Customizable templates allow anyone to build an online store with little time or technical expertise. Each package also offers a robust shopping cart, free* domain, merchandising tools and the flexibility to grow. Backed by Network Solutions’ 30-day money back guarantee, nsCommerceSpace is the online solution for thousands of online stores.

For more information on nsCommerceSpace, visit Network Solutions.

(PRWEB) – Domain and email services provider Network Solutions® now offers Cloudmark spam and virus protection for all email accounts. Cloudmark Authority® is a software solution that delivers the industry’s most effective and highest performing -spam, phishing and virus protection. This protection is now available to customers using any of Network Solutions’ email services, including nsMail™ and nsMail Pro.

The Cloudmark system was the first messaging security provider to truly offer customers a genuine voice in the fight against spam. Leveraging patented Advance Message Fingerprinting and sender intelligence technology, combined with feedback from a Global Threat network of trusted reporters, automated and anonymous traffic analysis and security expertise, only Cloudmark provides real-time automated response with unparalleled accuracy in stopping messaging threats and abuse across multiple vectors.
 
“Working with Cloudmark allows us to provide our customers with the industry’s fastest and most accurate response against spam attacks,” said Navin Ganeshan, senior director of Web Presence services for Network Solutions. “The patented, advanced content filtering capabilities, the networked collective intelligence along with Cloudmark’s messaging security expertise is what helps make this service one of the most effective in the industry.”

Unlike many spam blockers, Cloudmark also protects against phishing attacks — a practice of luring unsuspecting Internet users to a fake website by using an authentic looking email in an attempt to steal passwords, account information or other sensitive data.

Since phishing schemes target small groups of Internet users, often targeting specific groups of people with invitations that appear to be from trusted vendors, most anti-spam solutions overlook phishing attempts. Cloudmark’s email services can identify the unique attributes of phishing attacks and quickly block them before they reach users.

The Cloudmark system provides Network Solutions with real-time and historical analytics down to the individual subscriber level, allowing for optimal protection for our small business email accounts. For more information, visit Network Solutions.

Herndon, VA – November 5, 2009 — Network Solutions® announced today that LinkTogether™, its community website for Web designers and developers, has been awarded the 2009 WebAward for “Best Web Portal” by the Web Marketing Association.  Network Solutions developed the community based web portal to help Web professionals share information, download tools, leverage client management resources and grow their businesses through access to exclusive jobs and projects. 

 “We are very honored to receive this recognition,” said Kurt Gastrock, senior vice president of Product, Sales and Wholesale for Network Solutions.  “LinkTogether is the result of a tremendous amount of research we did with the Web professional community to develop a program that provides the resources, tools and business leads they can use to grow their businesses.”

The Web Marketing Association named the best websites in 96 industry categories. Nominations for best website came from interactive agencies and web site marketing departments in more than 47 countries from around the world. 

One of the many features that make LinkTogether an award winning site is the ability for community members to make money.  LinkTogether members can create a profile in the directory and bid on exclusive jobs and projects to help serve Network Solutions’ customers. Quick and easy recurring revenue can also be gained by posting original work for sale in the community. 

In addition, the web portal has resources to help jump start projects and manage clients such as the Statement of Work Builder, which is a unique tool that creates a customized statement of work in minutes. It also includes wealth of educational resources Web professionals can use to help educate their clients on advance topics.

More information about LinkTogether can be found at: http://www.linktogether.com.

About The Web Marketing Association:
Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward Competition has been setting the standard of excellence for Website development. Independent expert judges from around the world review sites in 96 industries. The best are recognized with a WebAward which helps interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. The WebAward Competition is the premier award recognition program for Web developers and marketers worldwide. Information about the award can be found at: http://www.webaward.org/whywma.asp.

November 3, 2009 – Leading web services provider Network Solutions® has teamed with the country’s leading software provider to offer Microsoft SharePoint Hosting. Network Solutions’ nsHosting Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) are ideal for small businesses comprised of centrally or remotely located teams that need to manage and share tasks that include document creation, research collaboration, and team discussions.

Microsoft SharePoint Hosting allows users to set up online workspaces where workers can easily share files, assign tasks, or coordinate calendars. Built-in integration with Microsoft Outlook makes tracking tasks and coordinating employee calendars seamless. Document organization and management functions come with version management capabilities that allow many users to contribute without ever having to manually merge changes.

“Since we are always looking for the best ways to serve small businesses with our products and services, offering nsHosting Windows SharePoint Services was a no-brainer,” said Navin Ganeshan, senior director of Web Presence Product Management for  Network Solutions. “Collaboration features available with Microsoft SharePoint Hosting allow for employees to work together easily, no matter whether they are located in one office or across the country.”

The nsHosting Microsoft SharePoint Hosting packages come with plenty of disk space, unlimited bandwidth, and the ability to support as many as 500 users. A library of pre-built applications allows for automation to help businesses run more smoothly and collaborate easily. Like other nsHosting packages, there is no set-up fee, and a domain and emailboxes are included. Each package is backed by Network Solutions’ 30-day money back guarantee.

For more information on SharePoint Hosting, visit Network Solutions.

Tim Kelly

In addition to Kelly being named CEO, Miles Reidy becomes Chief Operating Officer

 

Herndon, VA — November 2, 2009 – Network Solutions,® the leading provider of online solutions for small businesses, today announced that   Tim Kelly, Network Solutions’ President, will succeed Roy Dunbar as Chief Executive Officer.  Miles Reidy, currently the company’s Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer as well. Mr. Dunbar will continue with the company as Chairman.

Mr. Kelly joined Network Solutions in April of 2009, from Sprint/Nextel where he held a number of executive positions including President of Sprint’s Consumer Division.  In that role he had full operating responsibility of company’s largest business unit.  He also served as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Since joining Network Solutions, Kelly has been focused on expanding the product and service offerings, leading the company’s strategic marketing efforts and streamlining its operations. 

Mr. Reidy joined Network Solutions as CFO in May of 2009, from Sears Holdings Corporation where he was Executive Vice President and CFO. Reidy’s responsibilities include the finance function and now company-wide operations including Customer Service.

“The board and I are pleased to appoint Tim and Miles to their respective new roles as Network Solutions enters an accelerated phase of innovation and growth,” said Robert Callahan, Network Solutions’ Lead Director. “We are enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead and feel that with its strong leadership team, Network Solutions is well-positioned to continue to serve its growing client base.”
 
“The demand for online solutions for the small business market remains strong and Network Solutions continues to be a leader in this space. The company is very well positioned with a broad, high quality product portfolio and a large, highly satisfied customer base.  We have a number of important strategic initiatives in process as we continue to expand our range of offerings and further develop this market,” said Tim Kelly. “I am excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to leading our team.”

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Roy Dunbar for the significant contribution he has made,” added Mr. Callahan.  “He has brought significant operational expertise to bear on key aspects of the company, organizing and streamlining the business and building the infrastructure needed for continued growth.  We are proud of the culture that Roy has created and we are pleased that he has agreed to remain as Chairman and trusted advisor to the company.

Gastrock to lead product development, sales and wholesale teams.

Herndon, VA — October 28, 2009 – Network Solutions® announced today that Kurt Gastrock has been named Senior Vice President with responsibilities spanning three key areas: Product, Sales and Wholesale. Gastrock will be  a catalyst for product innovation and customer growth. He is charged with extending the company’s suite of products and services through online and new sales channels and developing new private label offerings to a growing portfolio of partners.

 “Kurt brings a wealth of experience in product development and channel strategy to the company,” said Tim Kelly, President of Network Solutions. “He is a great complement to the existing team members.”

Network Solutions is focused on providing businesses with quality products and services that make it easy for them to establish and grow their companies using the Internet.  The product portfolio spans a wide range of services – from web hosting to online marketing services – that are supported with free, 24/7 customer service support, certified by J.D. Power & Associates year after year

“I am happy to be part of the Network Solutions team,” said Kurt Gastrock. “The company continues to develop, refine and expand its product portfolio and open new sales channels to deliver products and services that deliver results small businesses expect.”

Prior to joining Network Solutions, Gastrock served as the Senior Vice President for Sales and Business Development at NextG Networks.  His past experience includes leading the day-to-day operations of Convera Corporation where he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.  Gastrock also spent a number of years at Sprint Nextel Corporation where he held senior level posts in their wireless site development, hosting, and E|Solutions business units.

Gastrock earned a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University.

(PRWEB) – In addition to providing a number of online services for small businesses, Network Solutions® also provides knowledge and expert advice. The company’s latest search engine marketing seminar will take place in San Diego, California from 8am-5pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.

The Network Solutions Search Marketing Seminar takes an in-depth look at the theory behind search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM), also known as pay per click (PPC). Of particular interest to businesses will be sessions that address the impact of search technology on the bottom line.

Presentations will cover how to develop a website marketing strategy and how to follow through on that strategy once a roadmap has been laid out. Along the way, attendees will learn about some of the tools Network Solutions uses to help small businesses with their online marketing.

“Our San Diego seminar will help companies of all sizes to understand how Google, Yahoo, and Bing can bring them new customers,” said Susan Wade of Network Solutions. “We will show the potential benefits and then illustrate how small businesses can take advantage of search engine marketing strategies.”

Attendees will learn about developing search engine marketing strategies, what to look for in search-engine-friendly web pages, how to boost rankings in Google and Yahoo!, and how to budget marketing dollars and maximize your return. They will also have the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing search engine optimization and pay per click campaign management.

“We’ve had a lot of positive feedback on past presentations across the country and at our previous seminar in San Diego,” added Wade. “This seminar provides easy-to-understand information for management and marketing people without watering it down too much for the tech crowd. Since Network Solutions works with both markets, it is important for us to address both perspectives.”

For more information on the seminar, or to register, visit http://marketing.networksolutions.com/seminars/.

(PRWEB) – Jon Nevett, Network Solutions® Senior VP and Central Registry Solutions Chairman of the Board, will participate in a panel discussion focused on the impact of new generic top level domains (gTLDs) on company brands. Scheduled for 12-1:30 PM EDT on October 15, this panel discussion will be broadcast via webinar.

Mr. Nevett will be joined on the panel by other experts, including J. Scott Evans, Senior Director of Global Brand & Trademark at Yahoo! Inc; Fabricio Vayra, Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property at Time Warner, Inc.; and Ellen Shankman of Ellen B. Shankman & Associates. The webinar will be moderated by Steptoe trademark attorney Brian Winterfeldt.

“The new generic top level domains offer a great opportunity for larger companies and organizations to expand their brands,” said Nevett. “In this webinar, we will discuss the potential impact of gTLDs on trademark and brand management.”

During the webinar, the panelists will provide an overview of the current proposal for new gTLDs, explain the potential impact of new gTLDs on brand owners, and discuss strategies for brand owners to both potentially register and protect their brands in this new space. Panelists also will report on the status of the current Draft Application Guidebook for gTLDs and review the final report on trademark protection.

For more information about Central Registry Solutions visit: http://www.centralregistrysolutions.com

HERNDON, VA – October 8, 2009 – Following the success of the first ever GrowSmartBiz Conference, Network Solutions® has posted video clips of the panel discussions and small business quick tips online for those who did not have the opportunity to attend the event or view the live webcast on September 29.  Hundreds of business owners and small business experts attended the day-long event, which was hosted by Network Solutions at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC.

“We were honored to bring together business owners and industry experts who provided a wealth of actionable tips and information,” said Melina Formisano, vice president of Marketing for Network Solutions.  “The content from the day’s event is rich, and based on incredibly positive feedback we have decided to share it with others who were not able to join us in person or via webcast.”

The GrowSmartBiz Conference was designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs – from startups to well-established companies – with the tools and resources they need to be successful. The discussion topics included:
• Driving Small Business Performance with Marketing & Innovation
• Raising Capital with Effective Finance Strategies
• Getting Ahead in the Current Economy
• Integrating Traditional Media with Social Media

“The idea for the GrowSmartBiz Conference and its specific panel topics stemmed directly from findings in the Small Business Success Index,“ added Formisano.

In July, Network Solutions and the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business released the second wave of results of the Small Business Success Index (SBSI), an ongoing index designed to measure the overall health of small businesses (http://growsmartbusiness.com/). The SBSI reveals that companies that focus on improving in critical areas such as marketing and innovation and access to capital are ranked as more competitive and more profitable.

The conference keynote addresses were given by Roy Dunbar, chairman and CEO of Network Solutions,  Chris Anderson, well-known author and editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine, and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, who has 20 years experience as a business leader in the high-tech industry and was the co-founder of telecommunications firm Nextel® Communications, now known as Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S).

(PRWEB) – Network Solutions®, leading provider of small business solutions and domain name registrar, announces the availability of five new country code top-level domain name extensions (ccTLDs). The extensions that Network Solutions has added to its existing array of ccTLDs, include: .CH, for Switzerland; .CZ, for the Czech Republic; .LI, for Liechtenstein and commonly used for Long Island; .PL, for Poland; and .RU, for the Russian Federation. Introductory pricing discounts ranging from 20 to 30 percent off of normal cost are available for a limited time.

“Country code TLDs help businesses and organizations find audiences in a niche beyond a simple .com or .net extension,” said Sean Kaine, director of Domain Services at Network Solutions. “They also allow existing companies who already might have the .com or .net to publish a free Instant Web Page with content specifically geared toward the audience in those particular countries, and to secure their branding efforts among country residents.”

The .LI and .CH domain name extensions are available now starting at $24.49 a year, a discount of 30%. The other three are available now at $39.99, a discount of 20% below the normal price for these extensions.

For more information on ccTLDs or anything regarding domain name registration or domain name extensions, visit NetworkSolutions.com.