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Netfirms, Inc. (
www.netfirms.ca), Canada's
leading web hosting provider, today announced that they are one of the fastest
growing dot-ca domain name registrars with 45,523 new dot-ca (.ca) domains
registered in 2007. At $9.95 /year, Netfirms offers the lowest priced certified
dot-ca domains anywhere, making it easy for Canadians to establish a web
presence.
Over 160,727 total new dot-ca domains (the Canadian alternative
to the popular dot-com domain) were registered by Canadian small businesses and
individuals last year -making 2007 a record year for dot-ca domain
registrations. Over one quarter of all new dot-ca domains were registered
through Netfirms.
“Netfirms has rapidly grown into one of the largest
dot-ca domain name registrars,” states David Hicks, Director of Marketing and
Communications for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA).
CIRA
is the not-for-profit organization responsible for managing Canada's 950,000
dot-ca domain names.
"Offering a feature-rich domain name product for the
lowest price - something Canadians expect - has always been a top priority for
Netfirms” states Thomas Savundra, President of Netfirms. “Being the largest web
hosting provider in Canada has allowed us to pass significant cost savings on to
our customers, while maintaining a trusted, high-quality, certified domain name
offering.”
Netfirms provides Canadians with everything they need to
establish a web presence. For only $9.95 /year, the dot-ca domain product
includes:
- A CIRA certified dot-ca domain name (example.ca) accessible within
minutes.
- A basic webpage customizable immediately.
- An email account @ the domain including spam filtering.
- Full DNS and advanced management through the user-friendly Netfirms control
panel.
- 24/7 access to expert customer service.
For more
information about Netfirms dot-ca domains, visit:
www.netfirms.ca/domain-names.
About
NetfirmsToronto-based Netfirms, Inc., founded in 1998, is a leading
provider of premium hosting solutions and innovative clustered server technology
in Canada. The company currently hosts over 1,000,000 websites for successful
small to medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals
worldwide.
Website:
www.netfirms.ca.
About
CIRAThe Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the
not-for-profit, member-driven organization responsible for the management of
Canada's dot-ca domain namespace, the policies that support Canada's Internet
community, and Canadian involvement in international Internet
governance.
Website:
www.cira.ca/en/home.html.
Source: www.webhostdir.com 
