December 19, 2005 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) – Network Solutions (http://www.networksolutions.com), a leading domain name registrar and provider of web hosting and web based solutions, announced yesterday it will acquire MonsterCommerce (http://www.monstercommerce.com), a leading e-commerce solutions provider. Network Solutions’ purchase will add e-commerce solutions that include online marketing, web design and search engine optimization services to its range of services.
"MonsterCommerce is an e-commerce powerhouse that has created a suite of best-in-class products, services and customer support that further enhances the Network Solutions products and services portfolio," said Champ Mitchell, chairman and CEO of Network Solutions. "Our goal is to leverage each company's core competencies in order to provide customers the products, services, and support they need to get online, easily and affordably, so they can grow their business to its full potential."
"The Network Solutions acquisition gives MonsterCommerce the resources needed to expand our product development efforts, as well as the ability to bring innovative product offerings to market quickly," said Stephanie Leffler, CEO of MonsterCommerce. "Incorporating the MonsterCommerce suite of services into the Network Solutions storefront will fuel the growth of our company and help us to continue to be a strong leader in the e-commerce marketplace."
The MonsterCommerce brand will continue from its headquarters in Belleville, Illinois, United States, but will bear a "a Network Solutions company" tagline. MonsterCommerce’s ecommerce, online marketing, and web design services will be offered to new and existing Network Solutions customers. Likewise Network Solutions products and services will be available to MonsterCommerce customers.
