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- 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
- 9 min read
WordPress is a powerful content management system (CMS) that makes it easy to create and update your own website, without needing to write code. From small business sites and blogs to big‑name brands,...
- By Thom Harrison
- 23 min read
Setting up a website can feel like learning a whole new language. One minute you’re excited about that great new domain name, the next you’re looking at words like DNS, SSL, and PHP,...
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Cookies and cache work behind the scenes to bring you a better experience when you go online. They make browsing easier, faster — and the pros generally outweigh the cons. But it’s important...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
One of the great strengths of WordPress lies in its vast ecosystem of plugins. AI is transforming how websites are made — and WordPress is no exception. A raft of new AI-powered...
- By Thom Harrison
- 6 min read
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, you’ll need to...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Choosing to schedule social media posts is a simple-yet-effective way to reach your audience when it matters most. In this guide, we’ll look at planned posting on the “Big Five” socials: Instagram, Facebook,...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Office apps have come a long way since Clippy the winking paperclip. Launched over a decade ago, Office 365 saw Microsoft shift in the direction of cloud-based services, bringing the full suite of...
- By Thom Harrison
- 12 min read
How does this sound: sipping espresso at a café in Milan one week, lounging at a beachside bar in Bali the next, perhaps a few days in Singapore after that — all the...
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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 123 Reg
- 2 min read
In July Computerworld UK reported that the National Australia Bank, the banking group which owns both UK based Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks, failed to renew the domain names on the UK subsidiaries DNS...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Budding entrepreneur? Here’s the most important piece of advice you will get… Pick a domain name not a business name. “Of course you’d say that” I hear you cry. Well no, we try...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Admit it, you spend the majority of your life online and online drives your life. That’s not a bad thing and you are certainly not alone. So imagine a world where every idea,...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
While securing your domain name via 123 Reg is one of the easiest and most important decisions you will make in building your project / business, there’s another major consideration that needs to...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
No matter what your expertise or experience in working the web, if you are in the professional web design, web consultancy or internet services sector you may find it hard standing out from...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
A new domain extension has arrived here at 123-reg and we thought we’d try and pre-empt your queries on this great new international internet address that is a prime choice for personal use....
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- 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 123 Reg
- 7 min read
Domain forwarding lets you send visitors to your main website, even if they’ve typed in a different address. You can be sure that anyone landing on an old or alternative domain gets directed...
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
Google AI Mode has landed in the UK, and it’s already changing how people search online. Instead of a long list of website links to scroll through, searches now return answers written by...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
As a small business you know the importance of proper search engine optimisation (SEO). You’re probably hard at work every day trying to ensure that Google picks up the correct information about your...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
On 24 July, news hit that Google had made changes to its local ranking algorithm. While there was no official announcement from Google, they did confirm the update with Search Engine Land (SEL)...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
So you wake up one day and realise that your site’s rankings have dropped significantly. When you look closer, you find all these spammy links pointing to your site using keywords like Viagra...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
Most people automatically think of Google when they hear the term “search engine”. And it makes sense considering Google has around a 69% share of the desktop search market and around 92% of...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Have you ever heard or read things like: “Your page needs to have a 3% keyword density to rank high in Google’s search results.” Or: “All link building is bad so you need...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Alright, so you’ve just published a new blog post. But now you can’t expect people to find it on their own (there’s just too much content being published every day on the Internet)....
Business
Business
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Have you ever wanted to start a business without a warehouse and mountains of stock? Dropshipping is a way for solopreneurs to sell products direct from the supplier. You take care of the...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
The shakeup of data protection regulations that is GDPR is almost upon us. The new rules will come into force on May 25th. If you haven’t heard of GDPR, or if you have...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Thanks to technology and the amazing tools at our disposal, anyone can run a business remotely. In theory. In reality, going from “wouldn’t that be nice” to actually running a successful remote business...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 8 min read
What do you love to do? Do you enjoy making candles, jewellery, or home décor items? Now, imagine if you could turn that joy and passion into a lucrative business venture. If you...
- By 123 Reg
- < 1 min read
Microbusinesses are the unsung heroes of the economy. They bring innumerable benefits to communities, regions and nations, but often go unrecogonised. That’s why Microbiz Matters Day exists – it’s a day of recognition,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
As a small business owner, there are lots of mistakes you’ll make while trying to start your business. Which is completely normal as there are so many decisions that go into a launch....
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
What do you dream of when you dream of starting your own business? If you said a challenge you can rise to that will provide you with a reward like no other, then...
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 Will Stevens
- 5 min read
From content marketing and social media campaigns to branding and strategy, it can be a challenge for many small business owners to succeed at online marketing while also focusing on growing their business....
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Imagine if your non-profit organisation no longer had to worry about the seasonal drops in donations. Imagine if you could count on a reliable source of income even during down times. Here’s the...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Your small business has been running smoothly enough this year, but there’s always room for improvement. If you want to do better in 2019 – get more people talking about your business on...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Google Analytics isn’t just for checking how many people are visiting your website. If you know where to look, you can get valuable insights into how your visitors are engaging with your site....
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
The holiday season is crucial for small businesses. In fact, did you know that businesses can generate as much as 30% of their annual sales in November and December? So if you want...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
Before a prospective customer reaches for their credit card to buy from you, they need to feel confident that you can deliver on what your product or service promises. They want to know...