"Network Partners" are active members of the local software ecosystem engaged with small Web development and design service companies. Network Partners support software-based Web businesses through hosting or other business services, technical and business advice, networking, mentoring, peer connections, or other resources and services.

By participating in WebsiteSpark, Network 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 touchpoints, Network Partners can extend their reach and grow their business and customer base. They also can contribute to the infrastructure and business environment that support the Web technologies (including Software plus Services solutions) that companies and consumers rely on worldwide.

By participating in WebsiteSpark, Network Partners can:
• Grow their business and 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.    Network Partners can become Web Pros' valued business partners by sponsoring them for    WebsiteSpark and providing business and technical services and guidance to support them.

• Find complementary service providers and other business partners-as well as Web Pros and,    in turn, their customers-through the WebsiteSpark Web business ecosystem.

• Access the knowledge and resources of other participants in the WebsiteSpark Web business    ecosystem.

• Get targeted marketing support through a directory that aligns business specialty, geography,    and ratings.

The Network Partners surrounding Web Pros, including Hosting Partners, have access to hundreds of service companies and, in turn, gain reach into thousands of their customers. Network Partners grow their business and customer base by building the infrastructure and business environment to support the Web technologies that companies rely on worldwide. Network Partners further benefit from opportunities to drive new business and revenue growth and to have more visibility and impact.

• In the WebsiteSpark portal, Network Partners can periodically select an option to pre-generate    a set of valid WebsiteSpark Web Pros enrollment codes. "

• The Network Partner's offer page can include an enrollment button for eligible Web Pros to click    after they agree to terms and conditions.

• On click-through, the Network Partner's server-side script pulls the next unused enrollment    code from the current set.

• The script then redirects to the Microsoft WebsiteSpark portal with the enrollment code pre-
   populated on the signup page.

There are no costs or fees associated with being a WebsiteSpark Network Partner. Network Partners must agree to program terms and conditions, available on the WebsiteSpark portal.

No, a Network Partners should not charge to sponsor a Web Pro. However, a Network Partner can charge its normal membership fee or business rates for services that a Web Pro requests outside of the Program.

Network Partners have the option of listing their contact information on the WebsiteSpark site so that Web Pros who want to associate with a Network Partner can find them.

To set up your listing, connect to http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark and sign in with your Windows Live ID; then, fill in the description of your company and the services you offer.

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