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- By Thom Harrison
- 6 min read
Google’s new AI restaurant-booking experience is now live in the UK. Built on top of the existing ‘Reserve with Google’ tool, it lets people move from a natural-language search straight to a restaurant...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Running an online business today, big or small, the chances are many of your customers will be looking for answers from Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT before they ever click through to your...
- By 123 Reg
- 10 min read
Choosing the right hosting is one of the most important early decisions for any business website. The right setup affects everything — from how fast your site loads to how much time you...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Domain names are digital real estate — and some are worth millions. The most expensive web address ever sold was Cars.com, valued at an astounding $872 million. While it’s unlikely that you’ll have...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
With more and more consumers turning to the Internet to shop for everything from gifts to groceries and online courses, there’s no better time than now to take your offline business online. Whether...
- By Thom Harrison
- 13 min read
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...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Spam emails — what a nuisance! Not only are they irritating, but deleting every single one can feel like a never-ending chore, especially when anti-spam tools don’t seem to do the trick....
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
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...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Still using a free email account for your small business? While it might be saving you a little now, that generic address could be costing you your credibility in the long run. Whether...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
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...
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Domain names are digital real estate — and some are worth millions. The most expensive web address ever sold was Cars.com, valued at an astounding $872 million. While it’s unlikely that you’ll have...
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
Your domain ending helps set the tone for your website before anyone clicks. It isn’t just a part of your web address — it can influence how professional and trustworthy your business appears...
- By Hannah Smith
- 5 min read
Did you know there are more than 1.1 billion websites in the world? And that over 43% of them use a .com domain? While .com may be the most recognisable web address ending...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
We live in a fast-moving digital world where every tap, click, and character counts. Your website address does more than lead people to your site – it shapes how easy it is for...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Staying in front of the competition can be a constant journey but the introduction of new generic top level domains (gTLDs) offers you the chance to overtake your rivals in the online race...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
Centuries ago, the ninja were highly trained specialists, used for high-level operations – do you have ninja type expertise you want to promote? The .ninja domain name is here and the perfect way...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
There’s a new gTLD for almost everything and anything, so instead of spiraling into a depression surrounded by wet weather and another day at work, why not think about a new project to...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
The past couple of months have been a very exciting time for both the domain industry and 123-reg. The start of the year saw the launch of new gTLDs and just 5 months...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
350 Exhibitors, 250 seminars, 170 workshop sessions, 2 days and one memorable event. The 31st Business Show at Excel, London at the end of last week was another busy and exciting time for...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
The online marketplace can be as confusing as the old fashioned paper business directories for people looking for expert help in a particular field. Whereas once businesses chose to add numerous letter ‘A’s...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- By Thom Harrison
- 6 min read
Google’s new AI restaurant-booking experience is now live in the UK. Built on top of the existing ‘Reserve with Google’ tool, it lets people move from a natural-language search straight to a restaurant...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Running an online business today, big or small, the chances are many of your customers will be looking for answers from Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT before they ever click through to your...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Getting your business found online now means showing up twice: both in traditional search results and in the answers given by AI search assistants. More than ever it’s AI doing the searching on...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Getting your website noticed in search results starts with strong first impressions. Title Tags and Meta Descriptions are small but powerful elements that help search engines understand your pages — and persuade users...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 13 min read
In the early days of search engine optimisation (SEO), keywords and keyword density were hot topics. You could stuff your website with keywords and meta tags, and it would rank well in the...
- By Nick Leech
- < 1 min read
To help you on #MicroBizMattersDay, I’ve put together an eight-minute video on search engine optimisation tools. If you’ve got any questions about anything that’s covered in the video, either leave a comment below...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
While you may be on alert for changes in Google’s algorithms, you might have missed a few over the year. With Google frequently updating its algorithms and your busy workload, sometimes critical updates...
- By Nick Leech
- 5 min read
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is a great way to help attract new customers to your online business. But to get SEO right, you need to use the right tools. In this guide, I’ll...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Update: Google has recently confirmed that a real time Penguin refresh will be rolled out before the end of the year. With this refresh, you could get a Penguin penalty very quickly but...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
It’s no longer enough to have a website live and online. And it’s no longer enough to optimise it for search engines. Sure, you have to make it easy for your potential customers...
Business
Business
- By Thom Harrison
- 6 min read
Google’s new AI restaurant-booking experience is now live in the UK. Built on top of the existing ‘Reserve with Google’ tool, it lets people move from a natural-language search straight to a restaurant...
- By Thom Harrison
- 5 min read
Cybersecurity myths are everywhere — and they can leave small business owners dangerously exposed. Many people assume hackers only care about big corporations or that basic antivirus software is enough to stay safe....
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
These days, you can launch a business from your kitchen table with nothing more than a laptop and a few good ideas. You don’t need cash in the bank, expensive gear, or expert...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Welcome to 2026! If you’re running a small business or growing your own venture, the start of a new year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan your next move. In...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Starting a small business. It’s a dream many hold but few put into action. Why? The lack of time, skills, or funds are just a few of the reasons that are holding most...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Starting your own business is tough and scary. Sure, you get to be your own boss and set your own timetable but it also takes away your predictable income as well as your...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
When you run your own small business, time is always an issue. You need to check and reply to customer emails and questions, redo that product page that just isn’t working, then schedule...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
What does it take to start an online business? Is having a great idea that you’re passionate about enough or do you need other skills as well? Do you have to be able...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
The alarm rings. Time to roll out of bed. Time to do it all again. It’s your business, after all, and the job won’t get done by itself. You love your business. It’s...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
If you’re thinking of starting your own business, it’s perfectly natural to wonder: “Is it worth it?” If you’re already in among it, you still may pause occasionally and ask: “Is it worth...
Online Marketing
Online Marketing
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
Your domain ending helps set the tone for your website before anyone clicks. It isn’t just a part of your web address — it can influence how professional and trustworthy your business appears...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Google Ads is a tool that can put your business in front of customers who are searching for what you offer. By far the world’s leading Pay-Per-Click (PPC) platform, it lets you run...
- By Will Stretton
- 6 min read
No one understands your business like you, but understanding your customers is an entirely different ball game. Even if you have some notion of who they are and how to cater to their...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Businesses today all face the challenge of holding onto customers in a fiercely competitive online world. With so many options just a click away, shoppers can easily switch to a rival offering a...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Every time you publish and promote a fantastic piece of content, it gets the attention of your audience. People come to your blog or site to read, share and comment on it. Unfortunately,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
These days, customers have mixed feelings when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Depending on their current romantic situations, some might adore February 14th while others might abhor it. That can make it tricky...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
You may be getting lots of readers on your blog, traffic on your site, fans and followers on your social media channels. But is your content reaching the right people? You may be...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Whether you’re just starting a business online or already running a small business and want to start promoting it online, you need a digital marketing plan. Why? Because without a plan you won’t...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
There’s a reason why an increasing number of brands, small to big, invest in great content to educate, guide and delight their audience. It’s because content marketing works and it’s key to growing...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
When done right, blogging can be a powerful tool to build awareness, drive traffic to your site, and give people a strong reason to trust and fall in love with your brand. But...