Los Angeles, California - (The Hosting News) - April 13, 2007 - Online media company iNET Interactive, has debuted a redesigned web hosting resource, Web Hosting Talk, along with a content partnership with the Web Hosting Industry Review, marking the first phase of the iNET 2.0 platform debut.

The new Web Hosting Talk has experienced a navigation adjustment, with new features to go beyond the constraints of a message board. Featuring is a Web Hosting News section containing daily news and features from the industry, Web Hosting Talk members may also access and share content from the outside community, through RSS feeds and social book marking. A merchandise store was also launched so that community members can express enthusiasm with a wide variety of logo gear.

Chris Ainsworth, Director of Product Management at iNET Interactive explained, ‘’Our goal with the redesigned Web Hosting Talk is to better serve the web hosting community — both the WHT members and the consumers and small businesses who utilize the site to conduct research and make purchasing decisions. This is the first of several significant product enhancements that will allow the community to interact in ways not currently possible under the constraints of a message board.'’

The upgrade marks the first phase of the rollout of the iNET 2.0 platform, the underlying technology platform used across iNET’s niche community web sites. The modular platform is designed to deliver the latest in social networking functionality tailored to meet the needs of professional and enthusiast-focused communities.

In related news, iNet recently announced the acquisition of two online directories from TechPad Agency, LLC. The websites, Cheap Hosting Directory and Website Host Directory, are leading resources for consumers and small businesses seeking to research and select web hosting services. The sites will be incorporated into iNET Interactive’s network which already features some of the most comprehensive and authoritative sites serving the web hosting and web development sectors including Hosting Catalog,
and Host Voice.

TechPad Agency, LLC is a full resource advertising and marketing agency, specializing in products and services for the web hosting industry. TechPad Agency was founded by individuals with many years of experience in the hosting industry. Since 1996, the owners have run and operated companies that deal with hosting, design and Internet marketing. For further information, please visit: www.techpadagency.com.

iNET Interactive is an online media company operating a portfolio of community-driven websites serving specific vertical markets. The company operates and manages some of the most prominent web development, internet service, and technology enthusiast properties on the Internet.

For more information, please visit: www.inetinteractive.com.