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Thom Harrison

Based in Bath, UK, Thom Harrison is a blogger for 123 Reg. He writes on a wide range of topics โ€” from web hosting and online business to AI and search engine news โ€” helping readers stay informed and grow their businesses online.

Your imagination is your most valuable asset when it comes to starting an online business. Itโ€™s all about that great idea. You donโ€™t need money in the bank or a computer science degree...

Buying a domain name is like setting up a shopfront on the high street โ€” it makes an impression before customers have even stepped inside. For UK businesses, one of the big decisions...

Weโ€™ve all seen that little padlock icon when shopping online โ€” sat reassuringly close to the web address. As weโ€™ll discover, this symbol offers much more than just a sense of safety. SSL...

The UK online marketplace continues to boom โ€” thereโ€™s no time like now to start your own online business. But with so many different ways to sell, it can get a bit overwhelming....

From humble origins as a garage startup to a global tech giant, Google has redefined how we access information in the modern age. Near-synonymous with search, Google handles literally billions of queries each...

With artificial intelligence taking over the world, itโ€™s no surprise the .AI domain is getting so much attention. Itโ€™s a short, snappy, and easy-to-remember TLD that offers brands a modern, tech-forward image. But...

Hashtags are words or phrases prefixed by the # symbol that help organise social media content into discoverable categories. Anyone looking at a particular hashtag can then discover your posts, extending your reach....