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KEY FEATURES
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Disk Space This is the amount of file storage you'll get with a hosting plan for your website. More disk space means more room to store large multimedia, audio, video and Flash files.
Diskspace
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10 GB
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Data Transfer (a.k.a. Bandwidth) Data Transfer is the monthly volume of files that can be transferred to your visitors. The more visitors you have the more bandwidth will be used. Netfirms gives you plenty so you won't have to worry when your website gets busy.
Monthly Bandwidth
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500 GB
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Questions? Get all the answers from our unbeatable support staff free of charge. Available 24/7, our friendly experts will help you with unparalleled speed via either phone or e-mail.
Customer Support
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24/7 E-mail, Phone
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Host multiple websites, each at their own domain name, including separate e-mail accounts - with a single account. Great value for small businesses and individuals looking for convenience and savings.
Multi-Website Hosting
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Save up to $50 per year! Domain names are FREE for as long as you renew your hosting plan. Give your website a unique address and create multiple pointers for increased traffic. Or use your domains for multiple websites.
FREE Domain Names
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Get up and running quickly and build the website of your dreams with your FREE NetObjects Fusion CD. This powerful yet easy-to-use design software makes designing your custom site as easy as pointing-and-clicking.
Website Starter Kit
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Instant Setup Unlike many other hosting companies, your account set-up at Netfirms is virtually instantaneous - no waiting hours for your account to be created.
Instant Setup
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Connect with customers, suppliers, friends and family. Build and edit a professional website or blog instantly. Your Netfirms hosting plan includes industry-leading software WordPress. Get articles and pictures onto your website in seconds.
Blogging Enabled
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Sell your products online with a secure shopping cart that's simple to set up and use. Build, edit, and maintain your professional e-store without the need of any programming skills. Accept credit cards and ship products with integrated tools.
E-commerce Enabled
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Google AdWords Get targeted traffic to your website instantly. Netfirms has partnered with Google to give you a valuable AdWords advertising coupon. Put your AdWords ad in front of thousands of people searching for keywords relevant to your website.
Google AdWords
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EMAIL
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E-mail Give all of your employees or family members their own e-mail address, and have lots of spares for yourself. You can use any POP3 e-mail client (Outlook, Thunderbird etc.) or Netfirms WebMail with your e-mail accounts.
E-mail Accounts
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10
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Space per Account
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100 MB
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POP3 / SMTP
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Netfirms WebMail Check your messages from any Internet connection with Netfirms WebMail. Plus, get integrated calendars and address books - designed to let you use your time more efficiently.
Netfirms WebMail
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E-mail Forwarding Create e-mail accounts that automatically forward mail to another account. For example, forward e-mail @yourdomain.com to a Hotmail address, or create a virtual address to avoid spam.
E-mail Forwarding
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E-mail Catch-all Use this feature to ensure that e-mail gets through to you even if the sender has misspelled your address.
E-mail Catch-all
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Spam Filtering Netfirms blocks unwanted junk mail so it never reaches your inbox. Auto-learning and user configurable, Spam Filtering is great for keeping your inbox clean.
Spam Filtering
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Virus Scanning Netfirms virus scans all e-mail before it even hits your in-box, lowering risk of infection.
Virus Scanning
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Custom MX Records Your Netfirms e-mail is compatible with all mail filtering services.
Custom MX Records
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DOMAIN NAMES
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Domain Pointers Increase traffic to your website by adding pointers - a second domain name that points to any website you wish. For example, if your business website is www.baker.com, you could set up a domain pointer called www.bread.com
Domain Pointers
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Unlimited
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Protect your identity from prying eyes by keeping your personal information out of the WHOIS database (available on .com and .net domains)
WHOIS Privacy
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Quickly configure multiple domains, subdomains, domain forwarding, A-records, name servers, locking / unlocking, registrar transfers and more. Simply the most complete, easy-to-use domain name management tool around.
Full DNS Management
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Domain Forwarding Point your domain to any page or file on the Internet.
Domain Forwarding
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Subsect your domain for naming / organization purposes. For example, in the domain name "products.company.com", 'products' is a subdomain of the parent domain 'company.com.' An A-Record is used to point a subdomain name to an external server�s IP address.
Sub Domains / A-Records
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Forward to Filenames Forward your domain name to any file you specify.
Forward to Filenames
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It's free and easy to take advantage of the low domain prices at Netfirms. No service fees will be charged for moving domains from your old registrar to Netfirms. Domain specialists can assist you in the transfer.
FREE Registrar Transfers
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DATABASES
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Ranked #1 in the world for database solutions, MySQL is perfect for storing and retrieving information for your website. With Netfirms you get an easy-to-use management tool for adding forums, e-commerce, CMS systems and polls.
MySQL 5+ Databases
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PhpMyAdmin handles the administration of MySQL. It can create and drop databases, create/drop/alter tables, delete/edit/add fields, execute any SQL statement and manage keys on fields.
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LINUX FEATURES
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PHP is a scripting language that lets you create interactive web pages that can communicate with MySQL. With Netfirms you have full control over which version of PHP you are running (4 or 5) through the new Control Panel XL6.
PHP 4 / PHP 5
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A full Perl / CGI-BIN lets you program and install scripts including message boards, forums, guestbooks, surveys, search engines, clocks, countdowns, games and more.
Perl (CGI-BIN)
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Easily make your web pages dynamic without knowing how to program code. SSI lets you embed a number of special 'commands' into the HTML. When the server reads an SSI document, it looks for these commands and performs the necessary action.
Server Side Includes
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Custom Error Pages When someone is trying to access a missing or moved page on your site the browser will display error pages. You can create a custom error page where, as an example, you could have a message and a link back to your homepage.
Custom Error Pages
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IonCube Loader Run third-party scripts and applications encoded with the IonCube runtime library.
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ModRewrite Many applications, including WordPress, utilize ModRewrite to ensure web addresses are easy to read and search engine friendly. With ModRewrite you can make http://www.yourdomain.com/index.php?id=products look like http://www.yourdomain.com/products/bikes
ModRewrite
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Secure Shell (SSH) Great for Ruby on Rails or advanced web development, SSH allows you to connect to your web space using a standard Unix shell, plus download and unzip scripts directly on the server. Netfirms SSH includes all standard Unix command line tools.
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Ruby on Rails Netfirms gives you a complete Rails development environment via secure shell. Combined with our robust clustered hosting platform you can use Netfirms and Ruby on Rails to power any enterprise-class website.
Ruby on Rails
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Python is an interactive object oriented programming language. Easy to read code, quick debugging, and a true object-oriented interpreter make Python an excellent choice for web-based applications and utilities.
Python
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Automate tasks and scripts on the server. For example, you could add a cron job that automatically copies a MySQL database to a separate location on your site as a backup.
Cron Job Editor
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WINDOWS FEATURES
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FrontPage is a popular web design utility that allows you to create and maintain websites without the need to learn HTML or use an FTP program. FrontPage 2002 Server Extension features include editing your website directly from the server, locking files so that only one author can modify a page at a time, and automatically updating hyperlinks when you rename files.
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ASP (Classic) is the original Microsoft scripting language.
ASP (Classic)
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ASP.NET Framework supports C#, J# and VBS scripts under ASP.NET 1.x or 2.x. Install popular Microsoft supported applications including DotNet Nuke and Microsoft Community Server.
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MS-SQL Create and manage Microsoft SQL databases using the Netfirms XL6 control panel and the preinstalled SQL Webmin 2.0 application.
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MS-ACCESS
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SECURITY
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Password Protected Folders are great for subscription-based content, limiting access and hosting secure files, you can password protect any directory within your website. Easily add and manage multiple usernames and passwords per directory.
Password Protected Folders
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Create Apache configuration files to restrict your website to certain IP addresses, domains, or users, and enable rewrite rules.
.htaccess
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Secure your website and conduct safe e-commerce over the Internet with an SSL Certificate. Your customers will see the trusted 'lock' icon in their browsers and know that your site is secured. SSL Certificates range in features and pricing - from $79.95 - $179.95 per year.
Third-Party SSL Certificates
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Ensure peace of mind for you and your customers. SSL encrypts the data that is sent between the browser and the server � keeping it secure. Your Netfirms hosting plan includes a shared SSL address FREE!
Shared SSL Certificates
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Upload your files over an encrypted connection to ensure that your files and password stay secure. This is useful if you need to use an untrusted network (public library, hotel etc.) to make changes to your website.
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APPLICATIONS ON-DEMAND
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PicturePro Gallery Show your images to the world on your website with Netfirms Picture Pro. Whether you need a professional e-portfolio or just want to share family photos with friends, Picture Pro is the perfect tool.
PicturePro Photo Gallery
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Create unlimited hit counters and place them anywhere on your website. Choose from many different designs. These counters are great for letting you and your visitors know how popular your site is.
Hit Counters
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Set up a form within your HTML page and have the submitted information e-mailed to you automatically. FormMail is great for contact / feedback forms, online quotes and guestbooks.
Form Mail
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Use Joomla! to manage every aspect of your website, from adding content and images to updating a product catalog or taking online reservations. Anybody with basic word processing skills can easily learn to manage a Joomla! site.
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Get an instant website with this web-based content management tool. Make changes quickly and easily. With an interface even simpler than a word processing program, anyone can learn to use WordPress.
WordPress 2.x Blog
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The industry-standard PHP-based bulletin board. A bulletin board is an electronic message center that allows you to both read messages left by others and leave your own messages.
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Commerce Pro Shopping Cart Build, edit, and maintain your professional e-store with Netfirms Commerce Pro. Whether you're just getting started, or you're a seasoned veteran, Netfirms Commerce Pro has everything you need to sell one or thousands of items securely.
Commerce Pro Shopping Cart
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WEB-BASED ADMIN
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Control Panel XL6 Manage your website like a pro with XL6. Quickly access account statistics, WebStats, billing histories and profiles, log files and more. Manage website files, domains and FTP accounts. It's fast and easy with Control Panel XL6!
Control Panel XL6
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Multilingual (EN, FR, ES) Set your default language to English, Spanish or French.
Multilingual (EN, FR, ES)
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Web-based file manager allows you to create, edit and delete files on-the-fly anywhere around the world. Quick updates to your website have never been easier.
Web-based File Manager
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Website Traffic Stats Keep your finger on the pulse of your website with WebStats. Monitor how many visitors you're getting and when your site is busiest. Check where they're coming from. And see which websites and search engines are sending traffic your way.
Website Traffic Stats
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Account / Billing Management Save time by accessing your account billing information in one convenient place.
Account / Billing Management
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Quickly configure multiple domains, subdomains, domain forwarding, A-records, name servers, locking / unlocking, registrar transfers and more. Simply the most complete, easy to use domain name management tool around.
Domain Management
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E-mail Management Easily add and configure e-mail accounts. Set up forwarding, check your settings. E-mail management has never been so easy.
E-mail Management
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Apache Log File Access Every time someone visits your website, our servers automatically track and store, in a log file, information about how that person is using your site. You can then use your log files with third-party website traffic analytics tools.
Apache Log File Access
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Multiple FTP Accounts You can give other people access to specified directories within your web hosting account. This is great for sharing / accepting files, and for giving different branches of your organization their own websites.
Multiple FTP Accounts
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SUPPORT
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24/7 E-mail, Toll-free Phone Questions? Get all the answers from our unbeatable support staff free of charge. Available 24/7, our friendly experts will help you with unparalleled speed via either phone or e-mail.
24/7 E-mail, Toll-free Phone
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Online Knowledgebase You'll always have instant access to our searchable 700-document Netfirms Knowledgebase. Step-by-step instructions on every imaginable hosting topic help you through tricky subjects. Also includes user-friendly Getting Started Guides.
Online Knowledgebase
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Video Tutorials Watch as experts turn the complicated to simple with these easy-to-understand movie files. You CAN do it!
Video Tutorials
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GUARANTEE
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Buy with confidence! All Netfirms hosting plans are backed by an unconditional 30-Day Money-back Guarantee. Whatever the reason, you can cancel your account within 30 days of new account activation and receive a refund on your hosting charge.
30 Day Money Back
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FREE Blog Software - an instant website 
FREE Design Software - create a customized website
Photo Galleries - put your images in the spotlight
Personal E-mail - get addresses with your own domain name
