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WebSite.WS Offers .ws Domain Names Through VeriSign's Domain Name Storefront

.ws registrants gain access to full suite of Web identity and e-commerce security services

San Diego, CA, Mountain View, CA, June 4, 2001 - WebSite.WS, the global solution for Internet addresses with the .ws (WebSite) top-level domain, today announced that VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) has begun registering .ws domain names on its domain name storefront at www.networksolutions.com. This move highlights the growing popularity of .ws, which has registered more than 150,000 domain names in more than 180 different countries to date, and reflects VeriSign's commitment to offer its 6.5 million customers the broadest selection of Web presence services in the industry including Web site creation tools, e-mail and digital certificates.

"This is another great step forward for .ws domain names. We are looking forward to a long-lasting successful relationship with the world's top domain name registration company," said Michael Papale, vice chairman and partner at WebSite.WS. 
VeriSign currently manages 15.5 million domain names worldwide through its retail domain name service. While VeriSign offers registration services for several hundred domain name extensions, .ws will now be one of six extensions featured on the www.networksolutions.com home page. VeriSign also will offer customers the ability to buy .ws e-mail addresses matching their new domain names.

"WebSite.WS has helped to expand the global market for Web addresses," said Doug Wolford, senior vice president and general manager, Web Presence Services, VeriSign. "As the leading provider of domain name services, we are excited about offering .ws domain names to our global customer base."

The .ws domain names are available immediately from VeriSign at a cost of $50 for one year of registration. Discounts apply for all multi-year registrations. For more information, visit www.networksolutions.com or www.WebSite.ws.

About WebSite.ws 
Founded in 1999, WebSite.WS (http://WebSite.WS) is the global solution to registering Internet addresses with the .ws top-level domain for personal businesses and personal lives. The company is committed to offering an easy and affordable solution to registering useful and memorable Internet addresses. Registrants of .ws domains include people, small businesses and major corporations throughout the world including such notable companies as Yahoo, Intel and Cisco Systems, Inc. WebSite.WS is part of Global Domains International, Inc., a privately held corporation.

About VeriSign  
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN - news) is the leading provider of trusted infrastructure services to Web sites, enterprises, electronic commerce service providers and individuals. The company's domain name, digital certificate and payment services provide the critical Web identity, authentication and transaction infrastructure that online businesses require to conduct secure e-commerce and communications. VeriSign's services are available through its Web site, www.verisign.com, or through its direct sales force and reseller partners around the world.

Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause VeriSign's actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, VeriSign's limited operating history under its current business structure, uncertainty of future revenue and profitability and potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results, increased competition, risks associated with the company's international business and risks related to potential security breaches. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in VeriSign's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. VeriSign undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.

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