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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.

Contact forms are a way to stay connected โ€” giving anyone interested in who you are and what you do an easy step to get in touch. For those seeking in-depth insights, advanced...

Robots.txt is a tiny file that sits at the root of your domain and helps search engines to understand which pages should (or shouldnโ€™t) show up in search results. And it isnโ€™t something...

The UK boasts the third largest e-commerce market in the world. In such a competitive landscape, a strong and protected brand identity is essential for success. In this article, weโ€™ll take a look...

Ever wondered how typing a simple website name seems to magically take you to the right place? The answer lies in the Domain Name System (DNS) and Nameservers. Understanding what happens behind the...

A Content Delivery Network, also known as a Content Distribution Network, is a (deep breath) geographically distributed nexus of servers, working in unison to deliver readily accessible data to internet users globally....

Cookies and cache work behind the scenes to bring you a better experience when you go online. They make browsing easier, faster โ€” and the pros generally outweigh the cons. But itโ€™s important...

One of the great strengths of WordPress lies in its vast ecosystem of plugins. AI is transforming how websites are made โ€” and WordPress is no exception. A raft of new AI-powered...

A successful online business is a bustling marketplace. But what if that market has long checkout lines, slow service, and questionable security? As your website thrives and attracts more customers, youโ€™ll need to...