What is ‘India Get Online’ by Google for Business?

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India Get Online, an initiative by Google India, in association with ICICI Bank and HostGator (the web hosting company), has launched a new program called India Get Online where it would be very easy for a business to setup a website.

Today, more and more users are connecting with businesses online. To make sure that these people connect with your business as well Google is offering your business with a free professional website. With this online website you can help your customers find you easily and be where they are. Google says, “It’s easy. Really fast. And absolutely free. So get your business online.”

As part of this offer, you get a free .in domain name (subject to availability) and free web hosting from Hostgator for one year. This .in (TLD – Top Level Domain Name for India) domain name will be registered to you and Hostgator (the web hosting company) will take care of website hosting though this can be moved to other site including domain depending on certain conditions.

What all a business get?

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Free and easy-to-build professional website
  • Free .in domain name and hosting for one year
  • Free email addresses
  • Free 365 days support
How many Free email addresses are available?
It seems that Email Addresses will be provided using Google Apps and right now limit on Free Google Apps account email creation is 10 email addresses and this limit seems to be applicable.
Can I create more Email Addresses?
Yes, by going to Google Apps premium, a user can create more email addresses, but those will be paid.
What other services are available?
One also get access to other Google products like Gmail, Google Analytics, Google Docs and more along with Google Adwords coupons worth INR 2.5k for free to help you advertise your website on Google and AdSense network sites.
Few days back, Google has come up with Google+ for Google Apps. So, when your business now has Google Apps it can go for Google+ as well.
What if I already have a domain name?
If you have already purchased a domain name already, you can also use Google App Engine to host your website online for free.

Where I can see sample websites?

Visit vijashiviinternational.in or khoslaprinters.in to know how websites created with the “India Get Online” look like. There’s a set of readymade web templates, you can pick one that matches your business profile, customize the text and pictures of the pages and your site is ready to go live.

For how long it is Free?

According to http://www.indiagetonline.in/, “Your first 12 months for the domain registration and hosting are absolutely free. Afterwards, you’ll have the option to renew your services with HostGator. IndiaGetOnline.in customers will be given a special opportunity to renew their account at a discounted fee with HostGator after one year.”

How many domain names can I register?

To register, it is mandatory  for businesses to provide  their Permanent Account Number (PAN) or Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) at the time of registration. As they are unique for every individual / business, you can’t avail it more than once.

How easy is it to create a website?

Get your business online in 3 easy steps.

  1. Choose a domain name for your business
  2. Fill up a form and provide your business information
  3. Choose from professionally designed template and customize them your business requirements and publish

What tools are available?

  • Google Places – locate your business on Google Places where millions of people search Google Maps every day.
  • Google Adwords – The promotion kit. Promote your website with Free Google Adwords. Google AdWords makes it easy for small businesses to be found by their customers directly without a big advertising budget.
  • Google Analytics – A tool to track your site visitors.
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) starter Guide – A useful guide for webmasters who are just the beginners to SEO and wish to improve their sites’ interaction with search engines
  • Google Webmaster Tools – Improve your site’s visibility.

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