ISSUE 51 DEC 2005 Happy Holidays As the year winds down and marketing budgets run out in preparation for next year’s plans, finding creative marketing ideas is more important than ever. Luckily, with easy and flexible tools such as Hostway’s new BizBlog, you can quickly launch a business blog to let the world know about your company’s products and achievements very affordably. 1.   Energize Your Marketing Efforts with Business Blogging Read Article » 2.   Product Management Update: SiteDesign Read Article » 3.   Add Interactivity to Your Blog Read Article » 4.   "Thanks a lot!" Read Article » Energize Your Marketing Efforts with Business Blogging There are many benefits to launching a business blog—from enhancing your business communication to increasing marketing sucess. Learn how develop a strategy for adopting a blog, using it to increase your organic search engine listing through optimized content and more. More... SiteDesign We’re pleased to introduce the newest addition to our design services—logo creation! If your business is just getting started, or if you're looking into brand identity for the first time, Hostway can help. We'll supply you with up to 5 unique logo concepts and work with you to help you choose a final selection. You can use your logo on your Web site, business cards, letterhead and blog. Get your logo created now by calling our professional designers at 1-888-456-1505. Add Interactivity to Your Blog Interactivity can make your business blog have an even greater impact. You can easily upload a podcast or MP3 audio clips by following these simple steps: Login to SiteControl. Go to Website Tools > Manage your blog > Manage your Blog Podcasts. Click "Browse" and select the MP3 file you wish to add. Create a title and description for it. Click "upload" and let your blog readers enjoy. Need to update your contact or billing information? Login to SiteControl now to update your account information, ensure continuous service and prevent any potential system delays. Thanks a lot! “The previous host for my martial arts Web site charged twice as much as Hostway yet allowed very little freedom as to what I could do with my site. There were also very few features and marketing incentives, and small storage space (only 20MB!). Overall, it was hard for me to design my site to make it friendly to users and search engines. Since getting online with Hostway, however, I have seen an increase in sales of martial arts supplies and karate class sign-ups. Thanks a lot!” - Owen Johnston, www.johnstonkarate.net Isn't it time you were in the spotlight? If you have a story about how Hostway has helped you or your business, submit your site along with your Hostway experience to editor@hostway.com. Over 100,000 Hostway customers will see your story and Web site address. We can't wait to hear from you!   We want to know your thoughts on our newsletter design. Take a moment to vote for your favorite here. BizBlog » Join the Blog Revolution! BizBlog gives you more blogs and users, and customizable templates. Upgrade now without losing your posts, categories or other settings you enjoy with your current blog. eBay Stores » Start Selling Via the eBay Marketplace Immediately Get an easy-to-use ecommerce solution with access to millions of potential buyers now. Open your own eBay Store FREE for one month. As blogs become more common in current event and business discussions, about how many do you find yourself reading regularly? 1-5 6-10 11-20 Over 20 I don’t read any blogs What security measures do you use to keep your email messages secure? 65% 3% 5% 13% 14% SPAM/Virus Filter SSL Encryption Electronic Signature-PGP Password protection None Hostway Corporation 100 N Riverside, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 Copyright © 2005 Hostway Corp. All rights reserved.