Get free .in Domain name
It seems that the magic of Google won’t ever get over in coming days.
Google along with ICICI Bank, HostGator and few branded associates brings Indian SMEs the benevolent gift of a free .IN domain along with hosting.
You literally don’t have to pay a buck for the first year *.
And this is a nice way for giants like Google to become famous among the Small And Medium Enterprises in India which posses enormous potentials of growth and improvement.
Less than 30% of the SMEs have their official web site on the Internet and kind Google is giving them a sort of little but valuable gift after the big Diwali break.
And the best part is that, they are not only giving the domain name but also providing the hosting for free for the first year.
The only requirement for this is to have a legitimate PAN card{Permanent Account Number} of yours’ or that of yours’ company. You can register only ONCE using ONE PAN CARD. This will avoid multiple duplicate entries or spams on the sweet offer.
And I guess, if you have a registered PAN Card, fill the form at www.indiagetonline.in and get your self a .IN domain through for FREE through the brand providers like Google + Host Gator {the best sort of combination on the Internet}.
Be Quick! Don’t wait. Take the Action.
It’s a clear indication of importance of India for Google (the search engine giant), and how it is taking the Indian small and mid segment market seriously. The search giant is now aiming to take more of Indian SMEs online with an offer for a free website, domain and hosting services absolutely FREE for a year. ‘India Get Your Business Online’, as the program is named, is designed with local partners, and provides Indian businesses tools and resources to establish a website, find new customers, and grow their businesses.
15 minutes, is what Google has promised, will take for the website from sitting down to being found online. “The initiative aims to break down the barriers that stop small businesses from getting online – by offering a quick, easy and free tool to set up and host a website. Our goal is to help 500,000 small medium businesses in India to get online in next three years through this program, with our partner HostGator,” Rajan Anandan, MD & Vice President, Sales & Operations, Google India stated on the company blog.
Indian SMEs can logon to www.indiagetonline.in, to get registered in the initiative and get their free domain. They would need to furnish an ID document, either a Permanant Account Number (PAN), or Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) or Corporate Identify Number (CIN).
The initiative is only available for Indian companies and so the PAN code is necessary to be submitted to establish Indian status of the company. They will be allowed to use the tool to get a free, easy-to-build website and web hosting for one year powered by HostGator. They will get a customized .in domain name and free tools, training and resources to succeed online.
“While India is home to an estimated 8 million small medium businesses, only about 5% have a website. This program is designed to bridge the information gap that exists online due to the lack of presence of local Indian businesses on the Internet.
Businesses often believe that getting online is too complex, costly and time-consuming; this perception prevents many SMBs from taking the first step towards building an online presence. Google India and HostGator plan to change that through this initiative,” Mr Anandan stated.
Other features include photos/logos, integration with social media platforms, a free Google Apps account – with personalized email ids. Those aiming to tap online advertising, will get free tips and tools Google and free coupon of worth Rs.2500 advertising trial from Google AdWords.
HostGator will also offer free support in creating, hosting and managing the website for a period of one year its toll free call centers 1800-266-3000. After the first year, SMEs can choose to pay a monthly pay-as-you-go to maintain their website using hostgator. They’ll have to pay a nominal charge if they wish to renew their domain name after a year. They can cancel their website at any time.
India Get Your Business Online program is also supported by Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), popularly known as FISME. FISME will work with Google India to help SMEs get online through direct customer outreach and events.
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