The IE Domain Registry (IEDR), has reported that new registrations for the .ie top level domain reached their highest ever total in a three month period for the third quarter ending September, 2011. According to IEDR figures, 10,029 .ie domains were registered in Q3 2011, a 12.7% increase on the same period in 2010.
The renewal rate increased to 87% and consequently the net increase in the database was 5,059 for quarter three, a 32% increase on the same period in 2010 (3,842 domains).
The IEDR’s Quarterly Registrations Report shows that the total number of .ie domains now stands at 170,000, with a total of 31,024 new .ie domains registered in the nine month period since January 2011. This figure represents a 10.8% increase on the 27,994 domains that were registered in the same period in 2010.
Commenting on the .ie registration figures for the year to date, David Curtin, chief executive of the IE Domain Registry, said: "It’s encouraging to see that the third quarter of 2011 has continued to show strong growth in .ie domain registrations, building on the already impressive figures from earlier in the year. The IEDR continues to invest in the right technology to maintain the safety, security and resilience of the .ie domain infrastructure, while the ongoing efforts of our Registrars have contributed significantly to the promotion of the .ie namespace.
"Choosing a .ie domain allows start-ups, SMEs and micro-enterprises an established and trusted route to market for their goods and services. A fully transactional website can be put in place for a fraction of the cost of the annual rent of a high street retail unit – yet a website shop front can be seen by potential customers anywhere in the world. Our investment in this vital platform for Irish e-commerce also continues and we remain committed to maintaining the integrity, affordability and resilience of the .ie domain… Many SMEs have still not exploited their full potential by having a website and using it to grow their business."
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