Microsoft join hands with GoDaddy to help SMBs to get on web

Microsoft and GoDaddy have collaborated to help SMBs and entrepreneurs to get on the Web easily and affordably. Launched at Rs.99, the offer is designed to cater to the business and communication needs of SMBs, while making the business more discoverable, keeping the identity secured and enabling collaboration online. The combination of online applications and always-on customer support, gives small business owners what they need to start, maintain, and grow their online presence.

In an endeavour to empower businesses across the country with technology, GoDaddy has worked with Microsoft and designed the Get Online Today offer. It will enable small businesses to easily create a complete Web presence with services including:

A subscription to Website Builder from GoDaddy, including hosting for the business’ website on their custom domain name.Microsoft Office 365 from GoDaddy, connecting professional email, contacts and calendar to their custom domain name

“It is a challenge for small businesses to get off the ground in India. With ‘Get Online Today’, we believe that starting a business online provides the easiest and the most cost-effective solution for any small business owner. We are pleased to partner with Microsoft to offer a solution that enables them to get online easily and affordably. It is our aim to equip small business owners with the right tools and solutions to establish an online presence, helping them reach more customers globally and operate 24/7,” said Rajiv Sodhi, Vice-President & Managing Director,GoDaddy India.

“Office 365 is transformational for small businesses because it allows them to easily access the same powerful tools that large companies use at an affordable price. We look forward to continuing our partnership with GoDaddy to raise awareness of the value of being online, and to make it easier for small businesses to secure its benefits,” said Meetul Patel, General Manager, SMS&P, Microsoft India.

In addition to accessing the complete Get Online package, customers will also have access to GoDaddy’s 24/7 customer care to answer any questions or support they may need during set up and use.