Businesses, services and community groups mobilised online in response to the pandemic.
2,217 new .ie domains were registered in the midlands last year.
In total, there was just over 65,000 new website registrations in Ireland in 2020, as businesses, services and community groups mobilised online in response to the pandemic.
Westmeath recorded a 29 per cent increase on 2019, with 861 new domains, according to the latest data.
There were 733 new registrations in Laois, a 13 per cent rise on 2019 - while Offaly had 46 per cent jump with 623 new domains last year.
David Curtin, CEO of .ie, says it's clear the pandemic led to the rise:
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Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges
Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity
Westmeath Library Re-Opening Pushed Back
Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions
Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans
Gardaí Attend Scenes Of Midlands Crashes
Midlands Counties See Dramatic Fall In Housing Commencements
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
Commemorative Walk For Ashling Murphy To Take Place In New York
Sentencing Adjourned For Offaly Father Whose Son Died In Arson Attack
Gardaí Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine And Cash In Offaly Town
Opposition TD Calls For Minister Overpayment Ultimatum
Investigation Underway After Suspected Arson At Westmeath Home