ISSUE 52 JAN 2006 Happy New Year! Your Web site is the first opportunity you have to wow customers. If it isn’t presenting your company’s best face, it might be time for a redesign. Hostway provides the tools you need to get the site that’s right for you, including our professional Web design service, ProSite Design. 1.   Home Page Design: Making a Lasting Impression Read Article » 2.   Product Management Update: DataProtect Read Article » 3.   Smart Tip: Make The Most of Graphics Read Article» 4.   "THANKS for the great service and support!" Read Article » Home Page Design: Making a Lasting Impression How customers view your Web site—and business—depends on your home page’s effectiveness. It gives your visitors an idea about what your site does and quickly indicates to them whether or not they want to stay there or click away. If you’re not ready for a complete site redesign, consider giving your home page a fresh look to see what kind of impact the changes make. More... DataProtect Your desktop files may be protected from Internet threats, but what about theft, damage and loss? What do you do when you need to access an important file on your PC and you're miles away? Look no further than Hostway's DataProtect, a powerful online backup and restore application. DataProtect backs up the files and folders you choose, when you choose. You can access your files, including multiple versions, any time, from any PC. Start your 30-day free trial today. Make The Most of Graphics You want your site to be aesthetically pleasing, but you shouldn’t overload it with graphics. Having too many graphics (particularly large graphics), can cause your site to load entirely too slow. Visitors will get impatient and often times click out of your site—never to return. To reduce the size and load times, save your graphics as GIF files (.gif) rather than JPEG (.jpg). Also, reduce your graphic in actual size as much as you can without distorting the graphic or picture. 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 for the great service and support! “I really just wanted to tell you how completely satisfied I am with the support and service that I am receiving from Hostway. Every time I call your office, I speak to a kind, courteous, professional and KNOWLEGABLE person on the other end, who doesn't give me the runaround, but rather answers my questions in the clearest most responsive way imaginable. Every single time I've called, the person on the other end has gone out of his/her way to help me and answer my questions completely. It's just a real pleasure to do business with you all. Whatever you are doing to keep your employees happy—keep it up!” — Jack Jacobs, President & Founder, www.casualcourier.com 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!   SiteDesign » Get a Professionally Designed Site for as Little As $179 You’ll consult with one of our professional Web designers and choose from several template-based design packages to create a site that fits your needs. ProSite Design makes getting a professionally designed Web site quick, easy and affordable. 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. How long have you had your current Web site design? Less than 6 months 6 months - 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years Over 5 years Check back for the results in next month’s newsletter. As blogs become more common in current event and business discussions, about how many do you find yourself reading regularly? 13% 6% 2% 1% 78% 1 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 20 Over 20 I don’t read any blogs Hostway Corporation 100 N Riverside, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 Copyright © 2006 Hostway Corp. All rights reserved.