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.
Step 1: Join WebsiteSpark as a 1st Easy nominated "Web Pro"
Step 2: Order your special offer Windows dedicated hosting
Once your WebsiteSpark application has been accepted, you will qualify for discounts of between £20 and £40 per month from our Windows list prices.
The benefits
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:
- Visual Studio Professional
- Expression Studio 3 (1 user) and Expression Web 3 (up to 2 users)
- Windows Web Server 2008 R2
- SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
Free training and support
You'll also benefit from professional support and training from Microsoft engineers, Network Partners, and peers from around the world:
- Two professional support incidents
- Free online training
- Managed newsgroups on MSDN (a community of over six million developers) and/or other Microsoft online properties
- Access to broad community support through connections with Network Partners, Hosting Partners, and peers with complementary services and technologies
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:
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.