Internet powerhousemake a bid for Aussie businesses through new scheme.
‘Getting Aussie Business Online’ is a collaboration between the giant and software company MYOB, offering companies a free website and Australian domain for 2 years and other perks such as $75 for Google’s Ad words advertising service.

It also offers advice and education for small operators seeking to gain online presence and are aiming to get 50,000 businesses online in the first year alone.

The service will help with building pages with the help of a MYOB site map.

“A website today is like a phone – every business needs one. If you don’t have one, now is the perfect time to Web Up,” the promo says.

“We’re taking the time, hassle and cost out of getting a website so that you can get on with running your business.”

The move will pose as a threat to domain hosting companies like Melbourne IT and Net Registry, given that it is offering services free of charge, initially. After two years a $30 fee will apply for services.

Tim Reed, CEO of MYOB, said, “Our initial goal is to get at least 50,000 businesses set up with a free website this year. We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Google on this initiative.”

The new online venture follows a similar project in the UK last year.