Addition of Web Hosting Forum Expands Reach of iNET’s Network to Six Million Monthly Visitors
(Overland Park, KS) Business Wire – iNET Interactive (http://www.inetinteractive.com), a leading new media content management firm, today announced the acquisition of Web Hosting Talk (http://www.webhostingtalk.com) from Houston, Texas-based Everyones Internet. Founded in March of 2000 by Matthew Freeman, Web Hosting Talk is the de-facto leader in web hosting information on the Internet. The Web Hosting Talk community forums include over 1.43 million posts on 180,000+ topics from over 45,000 active members. According to Alexa (http://www.alexa.com), Web Hosting Talk is the
732nd most popular website on the Internet, ahead of “geek news” provider Slashdot (#845) as well as major media outlets such as NBC.com (#1,238) and NPR.com (#2,198).
Concurrent with the acquisition, iNET Interactive and Everyones Internet finalized two additional long-term agreements. EV1Servers (http://www.ev1servers.net), the dedicated server division of Everyones Internet, will provide web hosting to iNET Interactive’s website properties. EV1Servers will also maintain a multi-year advertising presence throughout iNET’s network. Formerly known as RackShack.Net, the recently re-branded EV1Servers operates over 17,000 Linux and Microsoft Windows servers. A July 2003 report by independent market researcher Netcraft (http://www.netcraft.com) confirms EV1Servers as the world’s largest and America’s fastest growing dedicated hosting provider.
“We are very excited about the addition of Web Hosting Talk to our network,” says Ryan Elledge, President of iNET Interactive. “This acquisition extends our reach to over 22 million monthly pageviews through 6.3 million unique visitors. What’s more, we see a strong synergy between Web Hosting Talk and our other web destinations. We are looking forward to introducing our existing audience to Web Hosting Talk, and to giving Web Hosting Talk members access to highly relevant content on other iNET properties.” Other major iNET destinations include Hotscripts.com, a web development resource site ranked 573rd in popularity by Alexa. iNET Interactive expects to close on several additional acquisitions in the coming days.
“It’s been a privilege for EV1Servers to be a part of Web Hosting Talk,” says CEO and Head Surfer Robert Marsh. “While we look forward to continuing our active forum participation, we now leave its management in iNET’s good hands. iNET brings to Web Hosting Talk an experienced management team that’s dedicated to supporting and growing the community.” EV1Servers will focus on its Internet services business. The company expects its recent growth of 2,000 servers per month to continue. In addition, it offers the lowest available domain registration and SSL certificate pricing worldwide.
About iNET Interactive
iNET Interactive is a leading new media content management agency with a portfolio of trustworthy web portals within specific vertical markets. The company operates and manages some of the most prominent web development and internet service properties on the Internet. In conjunction with targeted advertising solutions, the company provides interactive creative development and marketing consulting services.
About Everyones Internet
The Everyones Internet family of companies includes EV1.net, which servers 400,000 Internet access users, and EV1Servers.Net, the world’s largest dedicated hosting provider. Founded in October 1998, the company employs approximately 400, is privately held, and is profitable. •
