1&1 SimpleSubmission, supplied free to customers, and 1&1 SimpleSEO, at $4.99/month can be accessed through the 1&1 Control Panel.

1&1 Internet, Inc., a web hosting provider, today launched two tools for achieving higher search engine rankings.

1&1 SimpleSubmission, supplied free to customers, and 1&1 SimpleSEO, at $4.99 per month, allow users at any level to explore search engine optimization. The tools are ideal for developing an SEO campaign and can deliver a competitive edge that would be of particular value to small and medium businesses. SimpleSEO is available for a 90 day free trial.

All 1&1 hosting customers are provided with SimpleSubmission tool which automatically submits two customer URLs to major search engines such as Google, Yahoo and MSN, and features a check for URL suitability. It includes features such as Meta Tag Generator, Meta Tag and Keyword Analysis, Competitor Analysis and Load-time Analysis, and the tool provides real-time tracking and reporting, claims the company. Additionally, SimpleSEO is offered to all 1&1 customers on a free 90 Day Test Drive.

"Even though every Internet user is familiar with Search Engines, only a few users have the expertise to use these engines to get listed at the top of a page without spending a lot of money," said Andreas Gauger, Chairman 1&1 Internet. "We now offer free submission and a great tool for conquering search engines that is all-inclusive and highly affordable. These tools will ensure that our customers' websites have an even greater impact."