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TMCNet: 1&1 Internet Ltd: 1&1 sees rapid growth in .ORG domain registrations; 1&1 registered .ORG domains up 31 per cent in past 12 months - .ORG web identity gives credible voice to online activism

[May 29, 2008]

1&1 Internet Ltd: 1&1 sees rapid growth in .ORG domain registrations; 1&1 registered .ORG domains up 31 per cent in past 12 months - .ORG web identity gives credible voice to online activism

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:28052008

London: 1&1 Internet Ltd, the world's largest web host by known
servers, today revealed that it has seen impressive growth in the
number of .ORG domain names registered by its customers worldwide. The
number of 1&1 registered .ORG domains increased by over 30 per cent
over the past 12 months, suggesting an increase in web activity within
the non-profit and charity sectors. The availability of .ORG domains,
for only GBP8.99/year+VAT, with bundled 1 page website and search
engine submission mean it has never been easier or more affordable to
take a good cause to the Web. 1&1 joins the .ORG Public Interest
Registry (PIR) and its 'World Voices' campaign in recognising the
remarkable achievements of the .ORG community.

Whilst web adoption is most often analysed in terms of small businesses
and personal publishing activity, 1&1 reveals evidence to show that
small scale non-profit and social activism websites are making
impressive gains on the Internet. Between 31 December 06 and 31
December 07, the world's largest web host registered over 70,000 .ORG
domains, seeing a unique and impressive increase of 31 per cent.

The availability of affordable, 'out of the box' web solutions has no
doubt helped to accelerate the progress of non-profit, charity and
social activism websites. In 2008, it literally takes 30 minutes and a
few clicks 'to give a voice' to a cause or activity, with the average
user today having tools at their fingertips previously reserved to
large organisations. For example, with an GBP8.99/year+VAT .ORG domain
purchased from 1&1, one receives a 1 page WebsiteBuilder website
included, custom email addresses and search engine submission - meaning
a professional-quality web presence for only a few pounds.

An example of an effective 1&1 registered .ORG website is the climate
action website www.actionforaglobalclimatecommunity.org. The website
has greatly helped to increase awareness for the A.G.C.C and worked as
a catalyst for establishing connections across the globe needed to
progress its mission to create a Global Climate Community. Their .ORG
domain gives the organisation an internationally recognised emblem of
legitimacy and non-profit status. Peter Luff of the A.G.C.C comments,
"Our website has been vital for building support in a wide range of
geographical regions and communicating our goals to stakeholders - it's
an integral part of our work. The inclusion of our .ORG domain name is
an extension of our identity and has certainly helped to communicate
our non-profit, non-partisan status". The A.G.C.C website is a good
example of how the .ORG community has used the Web to cultivate debate
and action on global issues.

Oliver Mauss, CEO 1&1 Internet Ltd., said, "Whilst we have seen
pleasing growth in all domain registrations worldwide, perhaps the most
satisfying is the huge rise in .ORGs over the past year. Out of 1&1's
10 million domains, some of the most innovative and productive websites
are to be found in the .ORG community. Just as the Internet was
intended, the Web can be an amazing means for smaller groups to make a
difference, and 1&1 will continue to work hard to help the non-profit
sector use the Internet to maximum effect".

Alexa Raad, CEO Public Interest Registry, added, "The contributions of
the .ORG community in recent years are amazing. They have not only
helped to galvanize interest in various causes, but by adopting trends
such as social networking, have given individuals unprecedented means

to inspire, educate, collaborate, and ultimately change the world as we
know it".

The .ORG domain is a highly effective web identity because it
transcends geographical boundaries and socio-political labels. .ORG is
clearly a powerful weapon in attracting support and participation for
non-profit initiatives. The growth of 1&1 .ORG registrations is
significant in demonstrating a surge in the number of people and causes
that are today empowered by the Web. The availability of .ORG is
representative of the original concept of the Internet - egalitarian
and intended for honourable enterprises.

Raad added, "The 'World Voices' Campaign is designed to highlight the
contributions of the .ORG community as well as position .ORG, The
Public Interest Registry, as a passionate steward of the namespace and
a fierce advocate for the rights of its community".

About 1&1 Internet Ltd

1&1 Internet Ltd based in Slough, west of London, is Europe's No.1 web
hosting and domain name registration company. 1&1 Internet Ltd is the
UK arm of 1&1 Internet AG based in Germany (a subsidiary of United
Internet Group, a public company with a market cap of more than 2
Billion GBP). 1&1 was established in 1992 and holds some 7 million
British, German, French, Austrian and US customer contracts and serves
some 10 million domain names at its 40,000 server strong European Data
Centres. 1&1 prides itself on being the one-stop-shop for web solutions.

1&1 Internet Ltd entered the UK domain registration and web hosting
market in June 2000. As a well funded profitable company, it is in a
strong position to deliver a high quality service at low cost. 1&1 is
an accredited Registrar with ICANN (.com), Nominet (.co.uk), Afilias
(.info) and NeuLevel (.biz).

CONTACT: Richard Stevenson / Tazeen Syeda, 1&1 Internet Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)1753 490 435
e-mail: press@1and1.co.uk
WWW: http://www.1and1.co.uk

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