Lunarpages Introduces Web Builder Packages for Customized Website Creation [May 16, 2005]

LA HABRA, Calif., May 16, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Lunarpages, a provider of web hosting services and support, today announced the launch of Web Builder, a complete website design tool that will enable individuals and businesses to easily build professional, functional, and aesthetically pleasing websites, at a very low cost.

Lunarpages' Web Builder consists of over 10,000 web design templates, and is available in eight languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch, German, Japanese and Chinese. Specifically developed to meet the needs of customers with varying levels of website design experience, Lunarpages offers a variety of Web Builder packages, including:

-- Business Card: Ideal for start-up businesses or for a personal website, the Business Card plan is offered to all Lunarpages customers free of charge. It includes the creation of a one-page website that displays basic company and contact information.

-- Starter Package: The Starter Package costs an additional $1.00 per month and includes a three-page website designed for those who prefer a minimalist presentation of their website.

-- Personal Package: The Personal Package costs an additional $2.00 per month and includes a ten-page website. This plan is ideal for families who like to share photos, blogs, or for professionals, such as teachers, to share homework and notes.

-- Small Business Package: The Small Business Package costs an additional $3.50 per month and is designed to meet the needs of small businesses.

This package includes a 30-page website that allows small business owners to create a comprehensive and informative website.

-- E-Commerce Package: The E-Commerce Package costs an additional $5.00 per month. This package is created for online retailers and offers capabilities for hosting up to a 70-page website. This comprehensive package is ideally suited for customers who want to offer a product catalog, shopping cart and online payment options on their website.

"Our customers use the web for a range of personal and professional needs. To match our affordable web hosting prices, the Web Builder tool allows our customers to customize their sites without requiring the know-how of HTML codes or expensive software," said Ron Riddle, CEO and co-founder of Lunarpages. "Lunarpages' Web Builder removes the technical hassles and saves both money and time for our customers."

Lunarpages' Web Builder requires no downloads as it is entirely web-based, and design wizards walk the user through the site creation process. The Web Builder provides a 100% HTML output and can seamlessly upgrade existing sites. Tools such as color and image manipulation and photo album builder, can quickly restore age-old photos online, and organize memories. Additionally, a range of professional tools, such as counters, maps, news tickers, and meta-tags, guarantee businesses a unique look and complete customization of the site.

Lunarpages has chosen Tucows Inc., a leading wholesale provider of Internet services, to supply this new, low-cost service. "We are pleased that Lunarpages has selected our comprehensive website builder service to add to their affordable hosting packages. Now, Lunarpages' customers will be able to create and host a professional website within hours," said Elliot Noss, President and CEO of Tucows Inc.

New and existing customers can rely on Lunarpages' quality customer service and 24-hour support center to help facilitate the process of selecting a Web Builder package that will best suit their website requirements. For more information about this service, contact Lunarpages by calling 1-877-LUNARPAGES (586-2772).

About Lunarpages
Founded in 2000, Lunarpages is a leading provider of affordable, shared web hosting services worldwide. The privately held company is recognized for its unparalleled customer service, reliability, and quality that helps meet the diverse needs of its more than 75,000 domains. Lunarpages also gives back to the community by offering free web hosting for qualified schools. Lunarpages is headquartered in La Habra, CA and may be found online at www.lunarpages.com.

Contact: Khyati Shah of Edelman, +1-650-429-2769, or khyati.shah@edelman.com, for Lunarpages.

SOURCE Lunarpages