Published by Peter Armstrong on August 2nd, 2024
In September 2024, the registries responsible for managing .com and .net domains (Verisign), as well as the .ie registry in Ireland, will increase their wholesale fees. In this post, we’ll explore the reasons behind these changes. At MAXER, we offer a wide range of domain extensions, but .com and .ie are by far the most …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on July 31st, 2024
Starting 1 September 2024, the .ie registry will implement a change in the wholesale fees for .ie domain names. For the first time, the fees for new registrations and renewals/transfers will differ. Specifically, the registry has announced a €2 increase on renewals and transfers. At MAXER, we’ve long offered discounts to businesses that register .ie …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on July 19th, 2024
MAXER is one of the top providers of .ie domain names, the domain extension for the island of Ireland. The .ie registry has commended MAXER for achieving the highest net growth in new domain registrations in the first six months of 2024, placing MAXER 1st out of approximately 120 different providers. The .ie domain extension …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on March 24th, 2022
The new .au extension has officially launched! Australians can register an .au name for the first time!! Until now there have been several second-level domain extensions: .com.au and .net.au for Australian companies/businesses, .org.au for organisations & non-profit associations, and .id.au for individuals. But let’s be honest, there is little demand for .net.au and .org.au names, …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on March 10th, 2022
The new .au extension launches on 24 March 2022. Australians will be able to register an .au name for the first time!! 🇦🇺 Until now there have been several second-level domain extensions: .com.au and .net.au for Australian companies/businesses, .org.au for organisations & non-profit associations, and .id.au for individuals. But let’s be honest, there is little …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on December 14th, 2020
The United Kingdom left the European Union on 1 February 2020. The Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020. Before 1 January 2021, all UK holders of .eu domain names should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements. There are three categories of registrant: – A business or organisation established in the EU – A …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on December 5th, 2020
We are delighted to announce that Spiral Hosting are now an accredited registrar with eurID, the .EU domain registry. This means that Spiral Hosting are an official provider of .eu domain names. We previously registered all .eu domain names as a reseller. In due course all .eu domain names purchased through Spiral Hosting will be …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on November 13th, 2020
Ireland’s domain registry have rebranded their company name as .IE and will no longer use IE Domain Registry or “IEDR” in their branding. Their website has changed to www.weare.ie and you may see the new succinct brand name in notifications about your .ie domain registrations and renewals. Earlier this year, .IE signed a licensing deal to use …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on July 13th, 2020
This month Spiral Hosting are promoting the idea that you can have a low price registration and renewal on .ie domain names. 1st year introductory pricing is great, but check the renewal price or you could get stung next year! 🐝🤬 Spiral Hosting are celebrating 10 years as an accredited .ie registrar with new registrations …
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Published by Peter Armstrong on March 14th, 2018
Spiral Hosting have today launched a nationwide advertising campaign across the island of Ireland to promote the new relaxed rules for registering .ie names. Advertising will appear on public transport and in shopping centres. The relaxed rules will make it much easier to register an .ie domain name, simply by showing your connection to Ireland – …
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