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Web.com Ranked as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM)JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov 16, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:WWWW) a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small businesses, today announced it has once again earned a place on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM), a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. "Increasingly, small businesses are realizing that an effective online presence is critical to their success, making them even more receptive to our end-to-end solutions," said David Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of Web.com. "Because we provide a helpful, one-stop shop for domain registration, website development, online marketing, lead generation, eCommerce, social media and mobile offerings, these businesses are turning to us in greater numbers so that their customers and prospects can find them on the internet." This is Web.com's third consecutive appearance on the Technology Fast 500(TM). "We are proud to honor the 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM) companies, and commend them for their outstanding growth," said Eric Openshaw, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) leader. "These ground-breaking companies have outpaced their competition and are reinventing the way we do business today." "The companies on the Fast 500 list are among those that have demonstrated remarkable innovation, creativity and business savvy," said Bill Ribaudo partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and national TMT leader for audit and enterprise risk services (AERS). "As a result, these companies have continued to successfully forge ahead in a challenging economic environment. We applaud the leadership and employees of Web.com for this impressive accomplishment." About Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM) Technology Fast 500, conducted by Deloitte & Touche LLP, provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies -- both public and private - in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2007 to 2011. In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years, and be headquartered within North America. About Web.com Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:WWWW) is a leading provider of online marketing for small businesses. Web.com meets the needs of small businesses anywhere along their lifecycle by offering a full range of online services and support, including domain name registration services, website design, logo design, search engine optimization, search engine marketing and local sales leads, email marketing, general contractor leads, franchise and homeowner association websites, shopping cart software, eCommerce website design and call center services. For more information on the company, please visit http://www.web.com. Note to Editors: Web.com is a registered trademark of Web.com Group, Inc. This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com SOURCE: Web.com CONTACT: Susan Datz Edelman Web.com (Nasdaq:WWWW) Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications (904) 680-6909 [email protected] |