Several groups take part in the enrollment process:

Web Pros
Web Pros enroll in the program through the WebsiteSpark Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark
A valid approval codefrom a Microsoft Champ, Network Partner, or Hosting Partner is required for registration. Under normal circumstances, this approval code will be received in an automated e-mail message. If an approval code is not available, the company's Primary Contact1 can select a Hosting Partner and request a code by using the "Find a Hosting Partner" tool on the WebsiteSpark Web site.

1. Once connected to http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark, the Primary Contact should
    click on "Find a Hosting Partner."
2. Next, the Primary Contact applies desired filters:
     - Filter by Hosting Partners that support only the company's country/region
     - Broaden the search to include Hosting Partners that support the company's country/region
       and others
3. The Primary Contact selects a country/region from the drop-down list box. The system
    populates the page with Hosting Partners that satisfy the filter criteria.
4. If desired, the Primary Contact can refine the list by filtering state/province for the selected
    country/region.
5. The system sends notification about the company's pending approval to the selected Hosting
    Partner or Champ.

Once an approval code is secured, the Primary Contact can complete the enrollment process. To do so, the Primary Contact first connects to the WebsiteSpark Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark. The enrollment process is quick and easy. The Primary Contact must be signed in to Windows LiveT ID. If not, the system will prompt to do so.

1. Once connected to http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark, the Primary Contact should     review the eligibility requirements and check the appropriate box. When ready, the Primary     Contact clicks "Join WebsiteSpark" to continue the enrollment process.
2. The Primary Contact is prompted to review and accept the WebsiteSpark Web Pro Agreement     and the WebsiteSpark Program License Terms. The acceptance of both agreements is     required to continue the enrollment process.
3. Next, the Primary Contact enters information about the company and the individual completing     the enrollment application.
4. The final step in the enrollment process is to enter an approval code provided by a Network     Partner or a Champ if a Network Partner was not available. If a valid approval code is     entered, the enrollment is complete and the company is approved in WebsiteSpark.
5. Once the enrollment process is complete and the company is approved, the company's     Primary Contact will receive a "Welcome to the Microsoft WebsiteSpark Program" e-mail that     includes next steps for getting started.

Network Partners
Network Partners nominate Web Pros for WebsiteSpark membership on behalf of Microsoft. Network Partners should have an existing relationship with these potential members.

Hosting Partners
Similar to Network Partners, Hosting Partners nominate Web Pros for WebsiteSpark membership. Hosting Partners can have an existing relationship with potential members, but this is not required. Hosting Partners also will be listed in a directory for those Web Pros who do not have a previous nomination. A designated contact for the Hosting Partner will receive a request for a nomination, and that contact will choose whether to grant the nomination.

The target Hosting Partner is a managed Communications Sector Hoster with a focus on small and medium business customers. Each Hosting Partner must sign a Service Provider Licensing Agreement (SPLA) amendment that gives Web Pros enrolled in WebsiteSpark the right to provide hosting. Under WebsiteSpark, Hosting Partners incur no charges for the Microsoft licenses consumed by Web Pros. Hosting Partners must pass this cost savings to Web Pros in the form of a discounted hosting price.

Web Pros can expand their customer base and drive new business by connecting with an ecosystem of customers, partners, and other Web Pros with complementary technologies. They can benefit from Microsoft marketing and business networking vehicles to showcase and drive demand toward their Web services and solutions.

Hosting Partners provide the hosting infrastructure for Web sites built by Web Pros. Hosting Partners can increase touch points and grow their customer base by gaining exposure as a Microsoft partner and participating in an ecosystem that includes not only Web Pros but also their customers.

Network Partners sponsor Web Pros for WebsiteSpark and provide business and technical services and guidance to support them. Network Partners can become a valued business partner by contributing to Web Pros' success. Network Partners also can grow their customer/audience base by gaining exposure as a Microsoft partner and participating in an ecosystem that includes not only Web Pros but also their customers.

WebsiteSpark provides a thriving business and technical climate to build Web sites. WebsiteSpark achieves this by focusing on business development programs. Tools and technologies to build sites and applications, as well as support and training programs, help to ensure adoption and success.

By participating in WebsiteSpark, Network Partners and Hosting Partners gain exposure as a Microsoft partner and join an ecosystem that includes not only Web development and design companies but also their customers. With this exposure and geometric progression of touch points, WebsiteSpark Network Partners and Hosting Partners can extend their reach and grow their business and customer base.

Existing BizSpark startups are not eligible for membership in WebsiteSpark as Web Pros, as BizSpark is for startup companies with a specific technology need while WebsiteSpark is for professional services firms. However, existing BizSpark Hosting Partners are encouraged to sign on as WebsiteSpark Hosting Partners.