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Thom Harrison

Thom Harrison is the lead writer for the 123 Reg blog, helping UK businesses make sense of the online world and grow. With many years’ experience writing about websites and online business, he makes technical topics accessible through practical guides on getting online, building a website, attracting customers and staying secure. His articles cover domains, web hosting, WordPress, WooCommerce and ecommerce, as well as SEO, online marketing, AI and website security. At 123 Reg, one of the UK’s leading domain registrars and web hosts, Thom draws on his industry knowledge to help small businesses make informed decisions and put advice into practice.

Ever wondered what the world (or, say, Basingstoke) has been searching for recently? Google Trends has the answer. By reading into popular search terms over time, online business owners can use this tool...

The Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the last part of your domain name — like the “.co.uk” in mybusiness.co.uk. But it’s more than a few letters after a dot. That little ending plays an...

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From fresh startups to big brands, the threat of cyberattacks looms large for online businesses. Cybercriminals are getting smarter — often targeting websites in ways that small businesses struggle to spot or stop....

In a world overflowing with information, the .info domain cuts through the noise. The perfect space from which to inform, educate, and inspire. No need for confusing acronyms or letters — .info speaks...

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