1&1 Internet Inc., a global leader amongst Web hosts, has now upgraded its successful product 1&1 MyWebsite with two new important features - first with the optimization of every MyWebsite site for display on smartphones. The second comprises a new social media interface that connects a business website with Facebook and Twitter. As a result, SMBs can now benefit from the important trends of mobile Internet and Web 2.0.
Website owners can now adapt their website for popular smartphones. The new feature identifies which mobile device is used when accessing a webpage and automatically customizes the page to the display. Thus, potential customers can easily access page content such as texts and pictures while on the go. This increases the chances of further sales for a business owner. The importance of a mobile optimized website is also highlighted by recent IDC research showing that in the fourth quarter of 2010, smartphones surpassed global PC shipments for the first time in history (100.9 vs. 92.1 million units). Driven by the smartphone trend, people are increasingly switching to mobile devices for using the internet.
Furthermore, 1&1 MyWebsite (formally named 1&1 MyBusiness Site) can now be linked seamlessly to Facebook and Twitter. Website owners can connect their social media presence with their company website to inform visitors about new offers or news. The new 1&1 social media interface offers a high degree of flexibility. Companies can also include recommendations for other social platforms in their website and add, for instance, the Follow Me or Like Button. According to research, enterprises which already use Facebook and Twitter cite increased brand awareness, sales and customer communication as their main reasons for being active in social networks.
Smartphone optimization functionality will be included for free with the 1&1 MyWebsite Plus and Premium packages, available for $ 19.99/month and $ 29.99/month, respectively. The social media interface is available in all MyWebsite packages, including the entry-level MyWebsite package for $ 9.99/month. Both features are now also available for existing customer websites without an additional fee.
1&1 MyWebsite offers industry-specific templates for over 200 business types and is ideal for small companies with either no website or an outdated one. With individual text, picture and design modules, any level of computer user can create a professional looking website in only a few minutes without risk, as 1&1 offers a 30-day risk free trial. From today, there are 30 new layouts added to the Plus and Premium packages, making website creation with 84 design variations even more flexible and customizable.
Available from only $ 9.99/month, all 1&1 MyWebsite packages include 1 domain, 200 email addresses and unlimited Web space and data traffic.
Websites, Web Hosting, Web Marketing. Easy as 1&1. Find more information at http://www.1and1.com.
About 1&1 Internet Inc.
1&1 Internet Inc. is a subsidiary of United Internet, a profitable public company with a market cap of $ 3 billion. 1&1 was founded in 1988 and hosts more than 11 million domain names, while more than 70,000 servers run on the companys five state-of-the-art, green data centers. 1&1s global community is approximately 10 million customer contracts strong. The companys North American headquarters is located in Chesterbrook, PA. For more information, please contact the company at http://www.1and1.com or 1-877-GO-1AND1.
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