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Join as a 1st Easy nominated Web Pro

WebsiteSpark™ is an initiative from Microsoft that offers free software, support and visibility for Web Pros (professional web developers and designers like you!) and links them with Network Partners (hosting providers like us!) and customers around the world.

Sign up to WebsiteSpark as a 1st Easy nominated Web Pro

Please complete the following form and ensure that you meet the qualifying criteria; upon your successful application, we'll send your approval code.

Microsoft WebsiteSpark™ application form

Your primary business is providing web development and design services
You have 10 or less members within your company (including owners and contractors)
You're willing to deploy a new website that uses Microsoft tools within six months

Order your special offer Windows dedicated hosting:

Once your WebsiteSpark application has been accepted, you qualify for a 50% discount off three month's dedicated Windows hosting with 1st Easy:

WebsiteSpark™ Entry Mid Enterprise Enterprise Plus
Buy online Buy online Buy online Buy online
Offer monthly fee £44.50 £64.50 £104.50 £179.50
Standard monthly fee £109 £149 £229 £399
Processor Model Single Core Xeon® 2.83GHz Dual Core Xeon® 2.83GHz Quad Core Xeon® 2.83GHz Dual Quad Core Xeon® 2.0GHz
Memory 1.9Gb 3.8Gb 8Gb 16Gb
Disks (H/W RAID-1)

Hardware RAID-1 (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): real-time mirroring of data between two disk drives to protect against data loss. SATA drives featuring SAS6i hardware raid controllers.


2 x 50Gb 2 x 100Gb 2 x 250Gb 2 x 500Gb
Bandwidth

Bandwidth per month: Your guaranteed dedicated allowance - no ambiguous AUPs, throttling or contention with other customers.

300Gb 600Gb 1200Gb 2000Gb
Deployment

Dedicated Virtual Server: Dedicated RAM and CPU core(s) with a shared disk running on the Xen® hypervisor.
Physical Dedicated: Your own physical machine.


Dedicated virtual Dedicated virtual Dedicated physical Dedicated physical
Remote backups

Remote backup space: Space is provided on a dedicated RAID5 NAS for scheduled Server 2008 backup.

Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote power

Power-cycle your server any time of the day or night.

No No Yes Yes
Firewall

Custom built, dual auto failover border firewall system for extra protection.

Yes Yes Yes Yes
All Windows server plans include:
Windows Server® 2008 R2 Web Edition
Windows Server® 2008 R2 Web Edition
Microsoft SQL Server® 2008 Web Edition
Microsoft SQL Server® 2008 Web Edition
Remote Desktop and Telnet access FTP, SMTP server
Free Antivirus MDAC 2.8
.NET Framework 2.0/3.5 Microsoft XML 3.0/4.0/6.0
IIS 6.0/7.0 VBScript 5.6

The benefits

50% discount off your first three months of dedicated hosting

If you join WebsiteSpark via 1st Easy, we will provide your first three months of Windows dedicated hosting at half price.

Free Microsoft software and solutions

As a participant in WebsiteSpark, you'll get discounts on the software that you use to develop your sites and apps based on the Microsoft Windows® Web platform. Enjoy fast, easy, and immediate access to current Microsoft development tools, Web platform technologies, and production licenses of server products (show/hide details).

Free training and support

You'll also benefit from professional support and training from Microsoft engineers, Network Partners, and peers from around the world (show/hide details).

Become part of the WebsiteSpark "ecosystem"

WebsiteSpark can also help you to drive new business opportunities and expand your customer base. You'll benefit from co-marketing activities to drive demand toward your range of design and development services. You can also extend your reach by advertising your services to a broad set of Microsoft customers and partners (show/hide details).

Screen Casts: Take a look at these video guides for an overview of WebsiteSpark - how it works, what you get and how to get it.


Are there any costs?

There are no upfront costs involved in joining WebsiteSpark. Following your successful application, you will be able to take advantage of the programme for three years, after which you will be required to pay a $100 (approx £60) programme offering fee to Microsoft.


Questions and feedback

If you have any questions about WebsiteSpark or our Windows dedicated hosting services, we would be delighted to help: you can contact us online or call 0808 222 2221 to discuss your requirements further.

Further reading and resources

I would like to say your service is superb. I have dealt with many hosting companies, for over a decade now, and 1st Easy is by far the best I've ever come across for support.

Mr Khan
Exentrix Web Design Agency