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NETFIRMS PLUS™
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NETFIRMS ADVANTAGE™
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NETFIRMS BUSINESS™
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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 |
10 GB |
100 GB 250 GB |
150 GB 300 GB |
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 |
500 GB |
750 GB 2,000 GB |
1500 GB 3,000 GB |
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 |
24/7 E-mail, Phone |
24/7 E-mail, Phone |
24/7 E-mail, Phone |
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 with a 50-page printed Netfirms Reference Guide. Plus, get a free CD with NetObjects Fusion 8 website design software.
Website Starter Kit |
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FREE Setup Unlike many other hosting companies, Netfirms does
not charge a so-called "set-up" fee. Your account set-up at Netfirms is
always free and virtually instantaneous - no waiting hours for your
account to be created.
Instant, FREE 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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Space per Account |
100 MB |
500 MB |
1,000 MB |
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 |
Unlimited |
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.
PhpMyAdmin |
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Rest assured that your critical information is automatically backed up by our systems every day.
Database Backups |
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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.
IonCube Loader |
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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.
MS FrontPage Extensions |
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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.
ASP.NET Framework |
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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.
Secure FTP Access |
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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.
Joomla! CMS |
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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.
PHPBB Discussion Forum |
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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, 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, 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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