WP Hosting Partner Program

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1 WP Hosting Partner Program Prospectus

2 Welcome We are on a mission: We want Australian businesses running WordPress to benefit from the best tech and talent looking after their websites. We believe that businesses shouldn t trust hosting providers promising incredible specs for the price of a latte. Hosting isn t a commodity but a foundation piece of a successful, secure and high-performing website. Here at WP Hosting, we are obsessed with page load speeds and the business benefits of what best-in-class infrastructure can deliver: higher conversion rates, Google rankings and a more engaging customer experience. If this resonates with you then we are a good fit for a partnership. 1

3 A few facts about us ü We are Australia s first specialist WordPress hosting provider, in business since 2008 ü We are independent, 100% Australian owned and don t offshore any aspect of our operations ü We own our own network in Australian data centres, so fully in control. We can design and provision solutions for the most complex hosting requirements ü Our support team is both experienced Sys Admins and WordPress experts a resource that our partners often value as much as our hosting products ü We are committed to Australia s WordPress community via sponsoring events and other initiatives 2

4 Our programs Reseller Program Referral Program Content Partnership Strategic Partnerships Get a 20% discount on all products and services, with the backing of our support team. You can resell individual services or your own via a dedicated server. We will bill you and you bill and serve your clients. Eligible partners will be included in our Partner Directory. Ideal for: Digital agencies WordPress developers Managed Service Providers 3

5 Our programs Reseller Program Referral Program Content Partnership Strategic Partnerships Earn a $50 sign up bonus and recurring 10% commission for our WordPress Hosting and Dedicated Servers packages. The Referral Partner Program is ideal for partners who prefer a hands-off approach and would rather leave billing and support to us. Ideal for: Marketing agencies Freelancers Bloggers and Influencers Affiliate marketers 4

6 Our programs Reseller Program Referral Program Content Partnership Strategic Partnerships Share your knowledge and experience and gain visibility on our blog, newsletter and social media channels. Our audience is primarily WordPress professionals: developers, agency folk and business owners. You ll raise your profile as a thought leader, improve your SEO and generate high-quality leads. Ideal for those with a story to tell: Customers and partners Theme and plugin authors Bloggers and influencers 5

7 Our programs Reseller Program Referral Program Content Partnership Strategic Partnerships We re looking for like-minded organisations to work on initiatives that create value and positive social outcomes. These can be long-term business partnerships, one-off projects or sponsorship of events. We also provide technology and expertise to NFPs and charity organisations. We re actively looking for: Business partnerships Event sponsorships Pro-bono work 6

8 Trusted by agencies Are your client websites running slow? Do you have to wait hours for support to answer your questions? And when they do, can they help with technical WordPress issues? Hundreds of agencies and developers trust us with their client websites so they can focus on what they know best: crafting great digital experiences without having to worry about performance, security and uptime. What hosting solution would work best for your agency? ü Sign up and manage your clients on our existing, proven WordPress Hosting packages ü Run your own branded hosting offering off a Dedicated Server 7 ü A flexible, bespoke solution to meet complex requirements

9 Partner Program Rockstar support Expert, local WordPress hosting support. Available 24/7. When you get in touch with us, you re not talking to an offshore call centre but to expert web hosting support staff that have many years of experience troubleshooting WordPress. We are based in Melbourne and are happy to help partners with: ü Large-scale migrations and new client on-boarding ü WordPress performance optimisation ü Server management ü Troubleshooting technical issues 8

10 Moving to WP Hosting We can handle migrations of any scale. We ll recommend a solution tailored to your specific requirements and has a capacity for growth. Then, we ll plan migration and switchover for when it s most convenient for you and, in most cases, with zero downtime. A tip... Don t trust automated migration tools, as offered by other hosting companies, for large- scale jobs. No tool can ensure that everything is working correctly in the new environment. You re in safe hands with us we have handled thousands of migrations over the years, including migrating substantial agency portfolios. 9

11 Partner Program Eligibility The old adage says it all -- Choose your friends wisely. This, too, applies to our Partner Program: We re looking to work with those who share our values and commitment toward great customer outcomes. For our Reseller Program, requirements include: ü You ll need to have at least 5 active hosting services with us, or planning to move them over to us on sign up ü You need to be a registered business with an ABN ü We ll need to verify your business address ü You must offer support via or phone Please read our Partner Terms of Service too. 10

12 Next steps Get in touch to learn more about the program, how we work with our partners and discuss your hosting and support requirements. Whether you are a freelance dev starting out or an established agency with hundreds of client sites, we are happy to support you at any stage of your journey. Referral Partner applications are approved within 24 hours. If that s what you re after, check your inbox for the welcome . For all other opportunities, we can schedule a chat over the phone or coffee. Get in touch via: wphosting.com.au/partner-program 11

13 @wphosting Always excellent service from your support team. Thanks! #wordpress_experts #ITsuperheroes Fiona Seriously if you are looking for a new web host you need to - Nothing is ever too much trouble for them help wise! Kylie You are an essential supplier providing rockstar service, every single time. Highly recommend - they do what they say - fast - efficient - and the team are amazing to work with - 5 stars from - they keep us online and in business Online After multiple hideous experiences with another provider, I just told the guy I'd hug him if he could. Bit much? Kate Ware is BuzzPop