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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 — from web hosting and online business to AI and search engine news — helping readers stay informed and grow their businesses online.

Imagine being a caveman plucked from prehistoric times and dropped into the modern world. Suddenly, you find yourself surrounded by shiny screens and glowing boxes, with people tapping away on them all day...

Your imagination is your most valuable asset when it comes to starting an online business. It’s all about that great idea. You don’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 — it makes an impression before customers have even stepped inside. For UK businesses, one of the big decisions...

We’ve all seen that little padlock icon when shopping online — sat reassuringly close to the web address. As we’ll discover, this symbol offers much more than just a sense of safety. SSL...

The UK online marketplace continues to boom — there’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, it’s no surprise the .AI domain is getting so much attention. It’s a short, snappy, and easy-to-remember TLD that offers brands a modern, tech-forward image. But...