BloggerConf Brings a Diverse Community Together [Video]
BloggerConf was wonderful on Saturday: a great lineup of speakers and a steady stream of busy bloggers, comparing notes and eager to learn. Once again, Blacknight was a sponsor and an exhibitor. Our stand was busy all day, talking to people about domains and hosting and best practice for bloggers. As I pointed out in my talk in […]
Latest Ransomware Exploit Shows Importance Of Up-To-Date Cybersecurity
The latest ransomware exploit to create havoc on computers around the world shows the importance of businesses and home users keeping their computers updated with the latest security updates. (more…)
Podcast with Emma O’Farrell from BLOGGERCONF [Audio]
BLOGGERCONF is Ireland’s leading conference for digital creatives, bloggers and YouTubers, and it’s on in Dublin’s Mansion house on 20 May. Blacknight is an exhibitor and a speaker at the event, and this afternoon we skyped event organiser Emma O’Farrell for a preview podcast! Click on the player below to play the podcast, or download it here: […]
BLOGGERCONF Offer & Competition: BaseKit siteBuilder & .ME Domain
We’re excited to be an exhibitor and speaker at BLOGGERCONF once again this year. To celebrate we’ve teamed up with BaseKit Sitebuilder and the .ME domain to announce a special deal on a year’s subscription for the perfect blogger’s starter kit. BaseKit Sitebuilder is our entry level, DIY website building tool. It’s designed for those who want to get a […]
Child Abuse Online Continues To Be A Growing Problem
Child sexual abuse online is a problem that has pretty much existed since the web was developed, and it’s growing rapidly. Since the UK’s Internet Watch Foundation was founded in 1996 as a reporting hotline for illegal content online, it has been one of the world’s leading bodies dealing with some of the most vile […]
Why I’m Spending This Week in Washington DC
Blacknight, as you know, is a 100% Irish owned and operated company. It’s something we’re proud of and one of the many reasons Irish businesses trust us to provide them with services. This week, however, I am not in Ireland. I’m not even in Europe. Instead I am in Washington DC joining other members of […]
SMEs with a Website Make €24,000 More, New Survey Finds
What’s it worth to an SME to have a website? The latest Irish research suggests it’s €24,000 a year! The figure comes from a survey conducted by Ignite Research, on behalf of the IE Domain Registry (IEDR). Published today, the report reveals that SMEs with a website receive an average of 22 additional jobs a year, with […]
Our Easter Opening Hours
We at Blacknight would like to wish all our customers and friends a Happy Easter! Our offices will be open as normal on Friday 14 April. Monday 17 April is a public holiday in Ireland. Our offices will be closed; however a limited sales and helpdesk service will be available, with live chat and telephone service from […]
Multi-Year Discounts in our Dot UK Domains Spring Sale
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve got a special offer on UK domains, covering multi-year registrations booked before May 31. .UK, is the official domain for the United Kingdom. It’s also available to entities outside Britain who have a legitimate interest, for example, in trading with customers in the UK. And while it’s now possible to register ‘second-level’ domain names […]
Catch the Wave with these Q2 Domain Deals for Work and Play
Spring has sprung, and some of our Q2 domain deals at Blacknight are perfect for fun and leisure: namely .SURF, and .FISHING. We’ve also got special offers on .YOGA, and for those who simply can’t switch off, there’s .WORK. These are great examples of new ‘generic Top Level Domains’ (gTLDs): meaningful extensions that resonate with users, and make memorable domain names. Catch […]
Ireland’s Webwise Launches Parents Guide to A Better Internet
Kid’s safety online is not just good for kids, but it also gives their parents the confidence to allow their kids online more often, or even at all. And with more people online, young and old, it’s more eyeballs on your website. And getting more people online is good for your business. (more…)
Blacknight Sponsors Cork Lifelong Learning Festival
Once again, Blacknight is sponsoring Cork Lifelong Learning Festival which is running all this week, with more than 600 free events held across the city. They include workshops & talks, tours & walks, visits to factories, training centres, boat trips, exhibitions, performances, outdoor & indoor activities. Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival promotes and celebrates learning of all kinds […]