Network Solutions Review
Network Solutions is a company that has evolved from a small systems integration engineering company started in 1979 to one of the leading providers of web services in the nation.
The company focuses on providing Internet tools to small and medium sized businesses to help grow their business. They offer small business solutions that include:
- Domain names
- Web Hosting
- Website Design
- E-commerce
- Online marketing
- Website Security
Domain Names
In 1993, Network Solutions was the first company to receive a government contract to assign domain names. As domain name experts, they can help a business find the perfect domain name for their company. Using advanced search tools and their experience in the industry, they can provide a business with a valuable domain name that will be able to establish a web presence for the company.
Their website provides a domain search tool that enables people to search for domain names they may be interested in. By using the search they can find out if the domain name is already in use or if it is still available. They also provide information on expired domain names as well as private registration services. Network Solutions also provides web forwarding services and gives customers the ability to also transfer a domain name.
Web Hosting
Web hosting provides the website's physical storage and is the usually the next step for a business after acquiring a domain name. Hosting services offered by Network Solutions have been tested to have a nearly 100 percent uptime rating and are provided by Linux Web hosting. These hosting services provide businesses with the ability to get online and stay online.
They offer a free website and two website packages to choose from. The free website comes with a website builder tool, professionally designed templates, free website add-ons, and online support. There are two website packages available, with the differences between the small and large packages being the amount of storage, bandwidth, and file sharing, as well as number of email accounts. Both website packages include:
- Fully customizable templates
- Drag and drop editor tool
- Free image gallery
- Website add-ons
- Free custom domain
- 24/7 support
- 30 day limited money back guarantee
Network Solutions also offers three E-commerce website options, which are starter, standard, and premium. The differences in the packages are the maximum number of products, which is 25 for starter, 300 for standard, and 100,000 for premium, the number of email boxes and storage per box, and the bulk upload of product information that is only a part of the premium package.
Having a memorable business email address can be a big asset to any company. Network Solutions specializes in helping customers match their email address with their domain name for optimum results. They offer both personalized email and business email services. They offer two plans, nsMail and nsMail Pro, with the Pro package offering an extra gigabyte of email space, a bigger email attachment size, more email aliases per box, IMAP support, document management tools, public folders, and WebDAV access.
Website Design
Network Solutions provides business owners who want to design their own website with simple website building tools that enable them to build and design their own website. They also offer full website building services that feature professional website design, website creations, and website maintenance.
They offer both standard website design and e-commerce web design services. They offer advanced design services and website enhancements in which expert designers will work with clients to help them build the website that they want. The company can also provide custom logo design services and also offer a number of website maintenance options.
E-commerce
Many small business owners would not be successful without the presence of an online store. Network Solutions provides business owners support and guidance in setting up a successful online store. They also do not charge any transactions fees, which is not a common practice for companies involved in helping customers with e-commerce solutions.
As part of their e-commerce services, Network Solutions offers merchant accounts that will allow an e-commerce website owner to set up credit card processing for their products. There is no application fee, setup fee, or deposit required in order to set up the credit card processing.
Online Marketing
Network Solutions is adept at providing businesses with online marketing services that will help increase profits. The company gives training to all of their search engine optimization analysts that keeps them updated on new methods that come about in the industry that enables them to provide their clients with optimum search results.
Marketing services provided by Network Solutions includes:
- Search Engine Optimization
- Local search visibility
- Pay-per-click advertising
- Email marketing
- Online press releases
Website Security
One of the most important aspects of having a presence online is security. Network Solutions provides security that will prevent a company website from being invaded by hackers and also enable the business to process transactions securely.
They offer SSL certificates that offer the strongest available data encryption, a Trusted Site seal, and comprehensive business verification. Their security products also provide 24/7 performance monitoring and daily scanning that can detect vulnerabilities of the website.
Network Solutions also offers several business applications, including:
- CRM(Customer Management
- Marketing
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Planning
- Communication and collaboration
- Human Resources/Payroll





