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05/14/02

Metamend Awarded Microsoft Web Partner Status

Keywords: Microsoft, Metamend, Internet Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, Web Hosting, ASP News, Technology, E-commerce, Software

(Victoria, BC) Metamend announced today it has been invited to join Microsoft's (NYSE: MSFT)line-up of solutions available to Windows Web Hoster Program members, as the provider of Automated Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Technology.

Microsoft's Windows Web Hoster Program (WWHP) Portal is the premier resource Microsoft uses to recommend solutions to hosting company partners using Microsoft's flagship Windows 2000 Server series products. Metamend is the only SEO solution provider to acquire participation in the WWHP.

The Metamend SEO solution is now available to all approved Microsoft Web Hosting and ISP partners currently utilizing Windows 2000 Server solutions. A special incentive offer for all Microsoft Hosting partners has also been developed and is available through the exclusive WWHP Partners only website.

The Metamend SEO solution utilizes innovative, and proprietary technologies to analyze and automatically code web pages for optimum relevance within the world's top search engines. The proven solution also enhances the site's ability to attract qualified traffic, resulting in increased numbers of potential customers visiting the site. This type of customer acquisition strategy is an essential tool for success on the Internet, allowing Hosting firms to lower their operating costs while increasing revenues. Normally delivered by Metamend as a private label vehicle to hosting company partners, this SEO solution has been acknowledged by Microsoft as an "essential service."

Additionally, Metamend's fully automated SEO process frees a Hosting Company from the manual chores associated with ongoing website optimization processes. This dynamic web based service remains pertinent by monitoring and adapting to evolving search engine algorithms, thus ensuring proper keyword selection, Metatag enhancement and effective search engine submission. The efficiency of the process greatly enhances each site's visibility. Once integrated, the solution provides increased customer retention levels, while providing a lucrative revenue stream for the Hosting Company.

Commenting upon the acceptance, Metamend CEO Richard Zwicky Metamend stated, "We feel very privileged to have been recognized by Microsoft as the premier SEO technology solution. This opportunity provides unparalleled exposure of our SEO products to Microsoft Certified Hosting firms. We welcome the opportunity."

View PDF of WWHP Newsletter: PDF 1 | PDF 2

ABOUT MICROSOFT
Microsoft is the largest software company in the world. Headquartered in Redmond Washington, the corporation continues to lead the information age with innovative new products and operating systems software.

ABOUT METAMEND
Metamend specializes in the development and integration of Automated Search Engine Optimization (SEO) technologies, strategies and solutions. It's innovative SEO solutions are currently utilized by the World's leading e-commerce Solution Providers, Web Hosting Firms, ISP's and Strategic Technology Partners.

Further information

Microsoft: Jeff Younger
Email: jyounger@microsoft.com
http://www.microsoft.com/

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