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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.

E-commerce is all about building online spaces where products can be offered to customers, 24/7. This article is written with the small business owner or solopreneur in mind. With platforms like Online Store...

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 even step inside. For UK businesses, one of the big decisions is...

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...

Starting a business is exciting — but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even begun. Got a new idea and big plans, but no clear starting point? Here’s where to begin. The...

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....