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WebSiteSpark provides access to a technology offering for development and production hosting of websites. Once enrolled, you can download the following software from Microsoft:
- For design, development, testing and demonstration of new websites – for a total of up to three users per Web design and development company:
- Visual Studio Professional
- Expression Studio 3 (1 user) and Expression Web 3 (up to 2 users)
- Windows Web Server 2008 R2
- SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
- For production use – that is, to deploy and host new websites developed using Program software – using a total of up to four processors per Web design and development company, of the following (physical or virtual) dedicated servers:
- Windows Web Server 2008 R2
- SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
In addition to software, Microsoft WebsiteSpark offers Web development and design companies the opportunity to:
- Get Business Opportunities: Get opportunities to expand your customer base and drive new business through showcasing your capabilities and connecting with partners, by featuring your talents in Microsoft marketing and business networking vehicles.
- Get Support and Training - benefits include:
- 2 professional support incidents
- Free online training Managed newsgroups on MSDN (a community of over six million developers) and other Microsoft online properties
- Access to broad community support through connections with Network Partners, Hosting Partners and peers with complementary services and technologies
Do You Qualify?
- Professional firms whose primary business is providing Web development and design services for their customers.
- Web Pro firms must have 10 or less members (including owners, employees, and contractors).
In addition, Web Pros must be willing to:
- Develop and deploy at least one new Web site using Microsoft tools and servers within six months after enrollment, and report it and other new sites to Microsoft.
- If not already a member, enroll in the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN, formerly known as the Microsoft Partner Program) as part of program participation.
Notes:
- Enrollment is free, just pay a USD $100 program offering fee at program exit.