Network Solutions Earns QuickBooks Gold Developer Status from the Intuit Developer Network

June 14, 2007; 02:03 AM

Leading Web solutions company Network Solutions® has earned Gold Developer status, the highest membership level offered by the Intuit® Developer Network. Business owners using Network Solutions e-commerce software packages can now instantly transfer sales and customer information into their QuickBooks® software, as well as use QuickBooks to update their sites. Network Solutions has not only integrated QuickBooks software into its e-commerce software packages, but has also received Gold Developer status, the highest membership e level offered by the Intuit Developer Network. This integration enables Network Solutions e-commerce customers to integrate data with the following QuickBooks Products: QuickBooks Enterprise v5, v6, and v7; QuickBooks Merchant Service; QuickBooks Premier 2005, 2006, and 2007; QuickBooks Pro 2005, 2006, and 2007; and QuickBooks Simple Start 2006 and 2007.

The successful integration of QuickBooks support into Network Solutions' e-commerce software packages allows seamless integration between the popular QuickBooks accounting software and e-commerce enabled small business Websites. Sales and customer data collected on e-commerce sites powered by Network Solutions can be instantly recorded in their owners' QuickBooks software, automating several accounting functions. Business owners can even use the QuickBooks software to make updates to their sites.

"The integration of QuickBooks and Network Solutions e-commerce software packages is the easiest and most seamless integration available for online merchants," explains Harry Lalor, Vice President of Partner Sales and Marketing at Network Solutions.

The integrated services are available with Network Solutions' standard e-commerce software packages, which include platforms for accepting payments online, a free domain name, 24/7 toll-free expert technical support and Website design applications that feature catalog, shopping cart, inventory, shipping and order processing tools. In addition, Network Solutions' e-commerce software packages charge no fees per transaction for the business owner, saving them not only time, but money as well.

In order to earn its Gold Developer status, Network Solution passed a series of Intuit Developer Network mandated credibility requirements, focused on ensuring technical integration and customer satisfaction. First, Network Solutions e-commerce platform underwent an independent technical review to ensure compatibility and performance with QuickBooks. Second, Network Solutions passed a customer satisfaction review focused on ease of use, reliability, technical support and overall quality. In the final phase, Network Solutions provided a case study of a customer successfully using the e-commerce software package with their QuickBooks. This thorough three-step review process ensures that the combined solution of QuickBooks and Network Solution's e-commerce platform is not only technically sound, but also highly effective in helping to solve the ecommerce needs of today's small business owners..

To learn more about the integration between QuickBooks and the e-commerce software packages provided by Network Solutions, please visit http://www.networksolutionsretail.com/intuit/intuit_main.jsp.

About Network Solutions
Web solutions leader Network Solutions offers a full range of Web-related services, including Web hosting, Web design, e-commerce software, search engine marketing, SSL certificates, e-mail services and domain name registration. Network Solutions' 27 years of experience make it simple and affordable for customers to build and manage an online presence through a one-stop Web solutions provider. More information on Network Solutions' extensive scope of services is available at networksolutions.com.