Safe & Secure

If you’re looking for a safe destination for your online business, David Curtin, CEO of .ie explains why a .ie domain should be your first choice

“There are a number of reasons to choose a .ie domain for your business website,” explains David, including its uniqueness in terms of an Irish retail identity, Google ranking and its security in protection from potential cyber attacks. If you’re in the process of setting up an online space, below he outlines the reasons why a .ie domain is so trusted in the retail community.

It’s unique to Ireland

A .ie website tells the global community that you are Irish and tells the Irish community that you are local.

New domain applicants are vigorously reviewed

As part of the domain registration process, every .ie applicant must provide tangible evidence of identity and connection to Ireland. Applications from new customers are manually reviewed by the .ie team to ensure they meet this requirement.

“We also provide an extra layer of security to owners of .ie domain names, free of charge. This service provides a periodic scanning of .ie websites and involves instant noti cation to an SME’s hosting provider, who can help them take the corrective action when a scam has been detected.It’s an invaluable service, as it helps innocent victims, who might be unaware that they have experienced a cyberattack on their website.”

It’s trusted

Consumers will have confidence in your business – .ie is a well-established and trusted domain. And according to the recent .ie Domain Profile Report 2022, 77% of Irish consumers prefer a .ie website when buying online, instead of a .com domain.

It ranks higher in Google

.ie addresses rank higher than .com addresses on Irish based search engines like Google. ie.There’s is also a wider choice of available .ie domain names to choose from.

Safety protocols are a priority

“We have established consumer protection protocols with the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau and national regulatory bodies to address online illegality and permit ‘take-down’ of .ie websites under certain circumstances,” David continues. “We also achieved industry standard ISO 27001 security certification, which validates that an organisation manages and mitigates its cybersecurity risks effectively.”

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