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(The Hosting News) – HostNine, a leader in Shared Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Dedicated Servers, and Virtual Private Servers, announced today its soaring affiliate program was ranked #1 among all Web hosting affiliate program by Commission Junction, the worldwide leader in affiliate program management.

In the past three months, HostNine has an overall ranking from Commission Junction of #2 of 63 total affiliate programs. In all affiliate programs (3,226) run by Commission Junction, HostNine ranks #40. Commission Junction ranks affiliate programs based on their payouts and success rates—both of which are key priorities for HostNine. Affiliate payouts from HostNine are in excess of $150 per referred sale for high-volume affiliates.

“We have always viewed affiliate marketing as a vital way to broaden our customer base and maintain widespread brand recognition in the industry. By rewarding our partners generously and tangibly supporting their efforts to generate sales, we have built years of trust and countless loyal affiliates. Commission Junction’s top ranking for HostNine backs up what we’ve been saying for a long time, and it means a lot to our team,” said Taylor Hawes, affiliate program manager, HostNine.

Affiliates can leverage dozens of constantly updated banners and Web marketing assets provided by HostNine. The company also has invested heavily in upgrades to its website, which has reduced the order form dropout rate by a whopping 30%. The substantial enhancements are largely due HostNine’s unique two-step order form, further shortening the sign-up process. Affiliates have already praised the changes.

In May, HostNine introduced sweeping upgrades to its line of hosting plans, adding unlimited disk space, unlimited bandwidth, and other features for its worldwide shared Web hosting. Users can also choose from server locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia. In August, HostNine removed all annual payment requirements, extending savings to customers who pay monthly. HostNine now offers unlimited shared hosting for just $3.95 a month on a month to month basis. Other companies require anywhere from two to three years up front payment to receive affordable pricing.

“Honesty and integrity have always been our guiding principles, and we decided that advertising a $3.95 per month hosting plan, which really requires an up front payment of nearly $142.50, isn’t in line with the image we want to portray We’re now one of the only hosting companies that actually offers a $3.95 per month hosting plan for a monthly payment of $3.95. We’re not worried about locking in our customers—they’ll stay with us for years because they love our service, not because we force them to,” said Ben Gabler, operations manager, HostNine.

Reseller Hosting from HostNine is available in five levels, starting at just $24.95 per month, which includes 50GB of disk space, 500GB of bandwidth, and a wide-variety of value-added features, such as the award-winning Reseller Central platform (available on all Reseller Hosting plans). Reseller Central is available exclusively to HostNine customers and provides resellers with unprecedented control of the reseller environment through a single, easy-to-use interface.

Dedicated Hosting and VPS Hosting also offer a wide variety of options and generous allotments of hosting resources.

To learn more about HostNine, please visit http://www.hostnine.com.

To learn more about earning money through HostNine’s affiliate program, please visit http://www.hostnine.com/affiliate-program.

Source: HostNine Affiliate Ranks First for Web Hosting Affiliate Programs

(The Hosting News) – HostNine, a leader in Shared Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Dedicated Servers, and Virtual Private Servers, announced today its soaring affiliate program was ranked #1 among all Web hosting affiliate program by Commission Junction, the worldwide leader in affiliate program management.

In the past three months, HostNine has an overall ranking from Commission Junction of #2 of 63 total affiliate programs. In all affiliate programs (3,226) run by Commission Junction, HostNine ranks #40. Commission Junction ranks affiliate programs based on their payouts and success rates—both of which are key priorities for HostNine. Affiliate payouts from HostNine are in excess of $150 per referred sale for high-volume affiliates.

“We have always viewed affiliate marketing as a vital way to broaden our customer base and maintain widespread brand recognition in the industry. By rewarding our partners generously and tangibly supporting their efforts to generate sales, we have built years of trust and countless loyal affiliates. Commission Junction’s top ranking for HostNine backs up what we’ve been saying for a long time, and it means a lot to our team,” said Taylor Hawes, affiliate program manager, HostNine.

Affiliates can leverage dozens of constantly updated banners and Web marketing assets provided by HostNine. The company also has invested heavily in upgrades to its website, which has reduced the order form dropout rate by a whopping 30%. The substantial enhancements are largely due HostNine’s unique two-step order form, further shortening the sign-up process. Affiliates have already praised the changes.

In May, HostNine introduced sweeping upgrades to its line of hosting plans, adding unlimited disk space, unlimited bandwidth, and other features for its worldwide shared Web hosting. Users can also choose from server locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia. In August, HostNine removed all annual payment requirements, extending savings to customers who pay monthly. HostNine now offers unlimited shared hosting for just $3.95 a month on a month to month basis. Other companies require anywhere from two to three years up front payment to receive affordable pricing.

“Honesty and integrity have always been our guiding principles, and we decided that advertising a $3.95 per month hosting plan, which really requires an up front payment of nearly $142.50, isn’t in line with the image we want to portray We’re now one of the only hosting companies that actually offers a $3.95 per month hosting plan for a monthly payment of $3.95. We’re not worried about locking in our customers—they’ll stay with us for years because they love our service, not because we force them to,” said Ben Gabler, operations manager, HostNine.

Reseller Hosting from HostNine is available in five levels, starting at just $24.95 per month, which includes 50GB of disk space, 500GB of bandwidth, and a wide-variety of value-added features, such as the award-winning Reseller Central platform (available on all Reseller Hosting plans). Reseller Central is available exclusively to HostNine customers and provides resellers with unprecedented control of the reseller environment through a single, easy-to-use interface.

Dedicated Hosting and VPS Hosting also offer a wide variety of options and generous allotments of hosting resources.

To learn more about HostNine, please visit http://www.hostnine.com.

To learn more about earning money through HostNine’s affiliate program, please visit http://www.hostnine.com/affiliate-program.

HostNine Affiliate Ranks First for Web Hosting Affiliate Programs

Cloud VPS hosting is reshaping the way corporate and massive web sites operate on a daily basis, by allocating a seemingly infinite amount of server resources to a single website at any given point in time. This concept has revolutionized the way web sites interact with web severs, and how web site visitors experience the internet as a whole. Some of the biggest sites on the internet, including Google, Yahoo, Amazon, and eBay, utilize the cloud hosting concept to host their web sites.

What is Cloud Hosting?

Cloud hosting is different from any other type of hosting because it combines the power of dozens, or even hundreds of web servers within a datacenter, to power thousands of web sites simultaneously without compromising performance. Today, the cloud hosting concept is being expanded into the consumer market with cheap cloud VPS plans that start at about $20 per month. By offering unlimited access to multiple servers, cloud VPS hosting plans provide instant scalability. This concept works because cloud VPS hosting plans are billed on a per-usage basis. Which means you only have to pay for what you use on a daily basis. With cloud VPS hosting you’ll never have to worry about upgrading because you’ll already have instant access to all of the server resources you need.

How Can Cloud Hosting Help an eCommerce Store?

The cloud hosting environment is perfect for the eCommerce setting because sales and search engine traffic can both be very unpredictable. Since the amount of web site traffic cannot be accurately predicted it is helpful to have access to as much bandwidth needed. If you own a busy eCommerce site then you know just how inconsistent it can be. On some days there may be 1000 visitors, while others there may only be a hundred, and then there are days where the traffic spikes to more than 10,000. This is especially true if your site is currently growing and you are building a client base. Cloud Hosting is also perfect for eCommerce stores because you only pay for what you use, which means you can increase your profits by deceasing unnecessary web hosting costs.

Can I Build Stores with Cloud Hosting?

Most cloud hosting plans have a very flexible software configuration that allows you to install site builders and other applications that will enhance your web server and the functionality and design of your web site. Although with eCommerce hosting all of the site building and store management tools needed are included automatically, it is still possible to install these tools within the control panel of a cloud hosting plan. From a cost perspective, cloud hosting is actually more beneficial than eCommerce hosting because there is no risk of overestimating your server needs and paying an excessive amount for your monthly web hosting needs.

Conclusion

While eCommerce hosting makes it easier to setup an online store and provides all of the necessary tools to do so, cloud hosting provides an instantly scalable hosting environment that only charges on a per use basis. If both of these concepts united it would be the perfect hosting plan for online stores, but as it stands, consumers have to choose one or the other.

(The Hosting News) – WiredTree, a leading managed dedicated server hosting company, announced today an updated version of its proprietary client portal, Grove. Grove gives WiredTree customers complete control over their managed server accounts. The updated version of Grove supplies more detailed performance metrics and greater site content monitoring for managed dedicated servers.

“WiredTree takes customer feedback seriously. Based on what clients have told us during a beta via Twitter, we redesigned a large part of Grove based on customer usage and feedback including making the stats immediately useful and easy to interpret,” says Zac Cogswell, President of WiredTree. “Monitoring from many different angles helps you fine-tune the path to reaching your website’s goals so the new Grove portal for dedicated hosting is designed specifically to make the process more complete.”

Monitoring website performance with WiredTree’s updated version of Grove covers a wide variety of data customers can use to fine-tune their websites. The new WiredTree client portal collects more types of data and provides descriptions to improve usability. The optimized data in Grove is presented without any extraneous information, making WiredTree managed dedicated hosting even more powerful for helping customers achieve their online goals.

“The new monitoring capabilities for WiredTree managed dedicated hosting plans help our customers determine what is working best on their websites and they also give WiredTree the ability to improve our level of service,” says Cogswell. “Our staff now has more insight into customer issues and developers can act on potential performance bottlenecks before they occur.”

WiredTree’s Grove system of metrics available with dedicated server hosting allows users to access many layers of information, such as drilling down to date ranges for specific data. WiredTree customers with managed dedicated servers, managed VPS, and managed hybrid servers may plan for capacity, determine issues that may affect server performance, and inspect a variety of performance metrics including system load, CPU usage, memory usage, and disk input/output.

“Through regular improvements to hardware, applications and network design, WiredTree is committed to providing a superior managed hosting environment,” says Cogswell. “WiredTree’s internal communications network means we respond to every question and concern immediately and the improvements to the Grove arose out of that established customer service network.”

In addition to improved data collection, monitoring and display details, WiredTree’s Grove provides network control and protection. Website security includes protection against spam reaching the dedicated servers and preventing outgoing email from being labeled as SPAM. WiredTree managed dedicated server hosting customers receive a custom client portal for the management, control, and performance of their online presence.

Source: WiredTree Now Offers Flexible Online Monitoring

(The Hosting News) – WiredTree, a leading managed dedicated server hosting company, announced today an updated version of its proprietary client portal, Grove. Grove gives WiredTree customers complete control over their managed server accounts. The updated version of Grove supplies more detailed performance metrics and greater site content monitoring for managed dedicated servers.

“WiredTree takes customer feedback seriously. Based on what clients have told us during a beta via Twitter, we redesigned a large part of Grove based on customer usage and feedback including making the stats immediately useful and easy to interpret,” says Zac Cogswell, President of WiredTree. “Monitoring from many different angles helps you fine-tune the path to reaching your website’s goals so the new Grove portal for dedicated hosting is designed specifically to make the process more complete.”

Monitoring website performance with WiredTree’s updated version of Grove covers a wide variety of data customers can use to fine-tune their websites. The new WiredTree client portal collects more types of data and provides descriptions to improve usability. The optimized data in Grove is presented without any extraneous information, making WiredTree managed dedicated hosting even more powerful for helping customers achieve their online goals.

“The new monitoring capabilities for WiredTree managed dedicated hosting plans help our customers determine what is working best on their websites and they also give WiredTree the ability to improve our level of service,” says Cogswell. “Our staff now has more insight into customer issues and developers can act on potential performance bottlenecks before they occur.”

WiredTree’s Grove system of metrics available with dedicated server hosting allows users to access many layers of information, such as drilling down to date ranges for specific data. WiredTree customers with managed dedicated servers, managed VPS, and managed hybrid servers may plan for capacity, determine issues that may affect server performance, and inspect a variety of performance metrics including system load, CPU usage, memory usage, and disk input/output.

“Through regular improvements to hardware, applications and network design, WiredTree is committed to providing a superior managed hosting environment,” says Cogswell. “WiredTree’s internal communications network means we respond to every question and concern immediately and the improvements to the Grove arose out of that established customer service network.”

In addition to improved data collection, monitoring and display details, WiredTree’s Grove provides network control and protection. Website security includes protection against spam reaching the dedicated servers and preventing outgoing email from being labeled as SPAM. WiredTree managed dedicated server hosting customers receive a custom client portal for the management, control, and performance of their online presence.

WiredTree Now Offers Flexible Online Monitoring

A lot of money is poured into the web development industry every year, as new online business owners try to make their way into the online industry. However, it does not take a fortune to make money online and create an online storefront.

In fact, with an eCommerce web hosting plan you don’t even have to pay a web developer because you will have access to a comprehensive site  building tool that lets you design a web site with a functional interface that is integrated into the control panel of the web hosting account. If you are intimidated by the prospect of having to pay web developers and other companies to help you launch your online business then you may want to consider the following advantages of eCommerce web hosting.

Integrated Site Builders

Integrated site building applications are perhaps the most important aspect of a good eCommerce hosting plan as they allow the user to build impressive professional web sites with little effort and/or experience. If you want your online shop to look great without having to employ a web designer, then you may be interested in the convenience and simplicity of an eCommerce site builder.

Ecommerce Site Builders vs. Conventional Site Builders

Ecommerce site builders differ from other site building utilities because they give you the option to create and manage massive product catalogs that simplify the organization of your web site. These catalog builders index all product information and store it in a database that can be searched by site visitors at any time. It is important to have a search function on any eCommerce site, as your ultimate goals should be to satisfy the customer.

Payment Processing

Processing payments with your eCommerce plan is much simpler than trying to combine merchant services and a conventional web hosting account. This is because eCommerce hosting plans offer payment processing capabilities, without any additional effort or payment on behalf of the user. The most important part of the online buying process is convenience of checking out. In order to convert visitors to sales you need to make sure the checkout process is simple and enjoyable. If the customer does not enjoy the shopping experience, then they can easily leave your online store and visit another without leaving their chair.

Web hosting control panels are the focal points of all hosting plans. Virtually every aspect of web hosting account can be controlled from within the centralized interface, from email account management to redirects and everything in between. The main purpose of the control panel is to provide simplified management of the hosting account and the websites hosted on the web server.

There are dozens of control panels available on the internet, and in many cases they are included with the hosting plan by default. Thus, it is best to choose the right hosting plan which includes a suitable control panel for your online business. There are two control panels that you should consider when looking for a solution for your online business – vDeck and cPanel.

The Advantages of cPanel

cPanel is the most popular web hosting control panel in the world, and there are undoubtedly thousands of people using it at this very moment. With such a large user base it is easy to see why there are a plethora of video tutorials and online communities devoted to the usage of cPanel. Aside form its simplicity and thorough documentation due to its popularity, cPanel is also one of the most visually pleasing control panels ever created.

Every aspect of web hosting administration and management is classified into specific modules that are neatly organized into rows. In fact, the navigation of cPanel is so self explanatory even the most novice webmaster can learn their way around it in a matter of minutes. With so many advantages and such a simple interface it is easy to see why many web hosting providers offer cPanel by default with all of their hosting plans. As a business solution, cPanel is perfect for small to medium-size business owners that need a user-friendly comprehensive control panel.

The Advantages of vDeck

vDeck is not quite as popular as cPanel, but being in its third generation it is steadily gathering a fan base. The producers of the vDeck control panel are promising that it is the future of control panels. One aspect of vDeck that makes it more appealing for the large business owner is the software’s ability to simplify the management and promotion of extensive web sites. vDeck is completely expandable, and there are a plethora of modules that are devoted to various administrative and promotional duties. Users have the freedom to install and change pre-designed templates that give the control panel a custom look. There are also plenty of addons for vDeck that can make it much more powerful than cPanel. Ultimately, vDeck is the perfect control panel for a professional online business owner.

Conclusion

The final decision between cPanel and vDeck is one that must be made by each individual business owner. Small to medium size business owners with little technical skills would inevitably fair better with the simplified user interface of cPanel. On the other hand, professional online business owners that need an expandable powerhouse control panel may want to consider giving vDeck a try.

(The Hosting News) – JaguarPC announced today how its virtual private server hosting plans are giving small and medium sized businesses more server control to maximize website performance while enhancing security. Website owners can choose the operating system, software, and applications most suited to their needs while experiencing faster performance with JaguarPC’s VPS web hosting.

“As one of the first VPS hosting providers since 2002, JaguarPC VPS hosting customers have and continue to receive a first-class web hosting experience. JaguarPC VPS hosting eliminates slow loading times and buffering delays that typically cause frustration with other web hosting providers,” says Greg Landis, Founder and CEO at JaguarPC. “Our VPS hosting customers have more options, more control, and even greater security and server performance with all VPS hosting plans at JaguarPC.”

JaguarPC VPS web hosting provides each website with its own server resources, allowing each website to be unaffected by the activities of other websites. Designated server resources and choice of operating system and software are key components that drastically enhance website and application performance when using JaguarPC VPS web hosting services. JaguarPC maintains constant uptime and fast loading times with all VPS hosting plans through its state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.

“JaguarPC’s VPS hosting, available with dedicated server resources, gives our customers freedom to grow their business rapidly without having to worry about exceeding the limits of their hosting plan and provides more flexibility including burstable RAM at 1-4GB and diskspace starting at 15GB,” says Landis. “Root access and full management services are also available with all JaguarPC VPS hosting so customers receive more control and security with their VPS hosting plan.”

JaguarPC VPS hosting customers can run their applications and websites on their own operating systems as JaguarPC virtual private servers are isolated from other websites utilizing the same physical server. JaguarPC also protects customer data in secure data centers with 24-hour monitoring and emergency backup systems in place.

“You can’t run a business without your essential data on customers and website activity –JaguarPC is committed to supporting and protecting that data in every way,” says Landis. “With flexible server configuration options, all JaguarPC VPS hosting services add an extra layer of protection so you can leave the security up to us while you focus on what you do best.”

JaguarPC’s virtual private server hosting offers more security than shared web hosting. All VPS hosting accounts are fully managed with free reboots, 24/7/365 remote hands, server updates as requested, compromised server recovery, server monitoring, security assessments, rootkit hunter installation, and other enhanced VPS hosting security features.

Business owners, organizations, and website owners interested in more powerful, reliable, and flexible VPS hosting to help their business grow, are encouraged to visit jaguarpc.com. JaguarPC offers fully managed VPS hosting, Linux VPS hosting, Windows VPS hosting and VPS reseller hosting backed by a team of hosting industry experts with 24-7-365 technical support.

Source: JaguarPC Announces New VPS Hosting Plans

(The Hosting News) – JaguarPC announced today how its virtual private server hosting plans are giving small and medium sized businesses more server control to maximize website performance while enhancing security. Website owners can choose the operating system, software, and applications most suited to their needs while experiencing faster performance with JaguarPC’s VPS web hosting.

“As one of the first VPS hosting providers since 2002, JaguarPC VPS hosting customers have and continue to receive a first-class web hosting experience. JaguarPC VPS hosting eliminates slow loading times and buffering delays that typically cause frustration with other web hosting providers,” says Greg Landis, Founder and CEO at JaguarPC. “Our VPS hosting customers have more options, more control, and even greater security and server performance with all VPS hosting plans at JaguarPC.”

JaguarPC VPS web hosting provides each website with its own server resources, allowing each website to be unaffected by the activities of other websites. Designated server resources and choice of operating system and software are key components that drastically enhance website and application performance when using JaguarPC VPS web hosting services. JaguarPC maintains constant uptime and fast loading times with all VPS hosting plans through its state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.

“JaguarPC’s VPS hosting, available with dedicated server resources, gives our customers freedom to grow their business rapidly without having to worry about exceeding the limits of their hosting plan and provides more flexibility including burstable RAM at 1-4GB and diskspace starting at 15GB,” says Landis. “Root access and full management services are also available with all JaguarPC VPS hosting so customers receive more control and security with their VPS hosting plan.”

JaguarPC VPS hosting customers can run their applications and websites on their own operating systems as JaguarPC virtual private servers are isolated from other websites utilizing the same physical server. JaguarPC also protects customer data in secure data centers with 24-hour monitoring and emergency backup systems in place.

“You can’t run a business without your essential data on customers and website activity –JaguarPC is committed to supporting and protecting that data in every way,” says Landis. “With flexible server configuration options, all JaguarPC VPS hosting services add an extra layer of protection so you can leave the security up to us while you focus on what you do best.”

JaguarPC’s virtual private server hosting offers more security than shared web hosting. All VPS hosting accounts are fully managed with free reboots, 24/7/365 remote hands, server updates as requested, compromised server recovery, server monitoring, security assessments, rootkit hunter installation, and other enhanced VPS hosting security features.

Business owners, organizations, and website owners interested in more powerful, reliable, and flexible VPS hosting to help their business grow, are encouraged to visit jaguarpc.com. JaguarPC offers fully managed VPS hosting, Linux VPS hosting, Windows VPS hosting and VPS reseller hosting backed by a team of hosting industry experts with 24-7-365 technical support.

JaguarPC Announces New VPS Hosting Plans

PacificHost, a provider of Linux based, cPanel Shared and Reseller Hosting services announced earlier today that the company has made numerous changes to its hosting plan lineup. Additionally, hardware specifications have been raised for all of its services to provide support for a greatery array of software and scripts.

The company has been offering a wide variety of services since its inception back in 1999. In an effort to remain competitive, PacificHost has dropped the disk space and bandwidth limit for its web hosting and business hosting services completely. Additionally, the previous Premium Hosting plans have been changed to Business Hosting for better clarification.

With the drop in service limits, PacificHost is now provisioning servers running with the new E5620 Processor. New servers for its Web Hosting and Business Hosting are running as Dual Processor, Quad Core servers. This comes with the increased demand placed on the servers with social media scripts such as Magento, PHPmotion, Dolphin and others.

“PacificHost has been growing rapidly despite the economy. The enhancement to our services comes with our increase in hardware specs for our servers. Since our service caters to start-ups and developers, I believe it was important to make sure that we could meet the ever-growing demand for these power-hungry websites. PacificHost has gained a reputation for providing hosting without the oversold servers or constantly failing hardware, and that is how I intend to keep it,” said PacificHost President Thomas Perry.

With the limits removed, the company also lowered its pricing to $2.49 for the smallest hosting plan. With this, a 3rd billing cycle was added to all plans in order to meet the growing demand for longer payment terms.

For more information, please visit http://www.pacifichost.com/

About PacificHost
Originally formed in 1999, PacificHost provides high quality shared and reseller hosting solutions to clients worldwide. Hosting includes, 24/7 USA Based Support, 99.9% guaranteed uptime and a 45 Day money back guarantee.

Source: PacificHost Announces Server Upgrades