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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
- 11 min read
Choosing the right domain name is one of the fundamentals for online success. It’s the first thing many people see about your brand — and may even help to define it. The right...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
When it comes to launching a website, there are a few routes you can take. You could hire a professional designer. You could use a content management system (CMS) like WordPress. If you’re...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
The world revolves around data — each and every click a piece of information. Security of that information is paramount. SSL and SSH are two of the most important weapons in the arsenal...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Going live with a website is like a new show opening at the theatre: you’ll want a dress rehearsal before making the grand debut. Luckily, staging offers a kind of backstage area...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
As the calendar inches closer to December, businesses brace for the most hectic time of the year: the festive season. ‘Tis the time for gift-giving, carol-singing and — for online companies —...
- By Thom Harrison
- 21 min read
Blogging has come a long way. From the earliest online diaries and journals, “web logs” became blogs, the noun turned into verb and, before we knew it, the vast array of topics...
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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
This week Nominet announced a three month consultation on a new top-level domain (.uk) that could soon be available alongside the long established and highly popular .co.uk extension, but what is it all...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
There has long been much debate about whether older domain names rank higher simply by age or more by having more chance of being indexed, linked and found, but even after Google’s most...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
With ICANN’s recent liberalisation of the domain name market, there will soon be lots of new domain name extensions to choose from. Good news if you’re aching for a domain name ending in...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
Do you pay attention to the links in the search results? Years back, when spam wasn’t such a big issue, I hardly ever looked at the URL and the name of the website...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
Launched in March 2012, Scotland based password manager my1login is making a name for itself as internet users switch onto the critical need to protect their online passwords. The company, which uses 123-reg...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
So today, after months of build up, the odd system failure and plenty of hype, we finally learned who had applied to run their own generic top level domain and what they were...
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
With fantastic new generic Top-Level domains like .london, .tech, .ninja, .plumbing having been launched or being released soon, it may be time to change domain names
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- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
Think search engines rank sites higher just because they’re popular? Wrong. A site doesn’t rank higher just because it gets a lot of traffic. Search engines actually care more about trust and authority...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
Never have reviews and testimonials been such an effective way to prove your business is awesome, is trustworthy and delivers on its promises. Now, with Google Places prominently displaying reviews, it’s more important...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
Did you know that 97% of consumers search for local businesses online? When searching online, many people search by location as most of the times they’re interested in a nearby business. For example,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
Since the Venice update, local keywords research has been a hassle. Sure, you could still use the Google Keyword Tool to find out search volumes for keywords with Geo Modifiers such as “City...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
Now, more than ever, local SEO needs to be a key focus of any local company’s marketing plan. Search engines are constantly updating their algorithms to ensure that when users search online they...
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 123 Reg
- 7 min read
The Online Experts team at 123 Reg have the privilege and pleasure to take a sneak peek at many start-up business ventures and budding entrepreneurs. They get to help sculpt their online presence...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Some people seem to plan everything they do meticulously. Others just get started and seem to make it up as they go along. But is the latter an attitude you can take when...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
In the first instalment of our brand-new Spotlight series, the Online Experts team at 123 Reg take a look at what drives entrepreneurs to start their own business, and asks them to share...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
So you want a new website. It could be you’re just starting out in business. Perhaps you have an existing company you want to get online. Perhaps you’ve had the same old, tired...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
Michelle Ovens is director of the national campaign ‘Do It Digital‘ which is aimed at celebrating all of the great things that small businesses can get out of an enhanced digital presence. The...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Earlier this year, 123 Reg and Crowdfunder teamed up to offer ten businesses a game-changing opportunity. We challenged budding entrepreneurs and growing startups to pitch us their ideas, and pitch they did. Hundreds...
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
- 8 min read
If you’re a blogger, a small business owner or a professional who is looking to make a name for yourself in your field, you need to write an ebook. Why? Because there are...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
If you want to inspire visitors and motivate them to take action and support your non-profit’s mission, then you need a strong call-to-action (CTA). A CTA is a powerful, compelling word or phrase...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
What does it take to market your new business online? How can you get the proverbial word out when you’re just getting started? As a small business, you probably don’t have the luxury...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Giving Tuesday will be here before you know it. If you’re a non-profit, there’s no better time than now to start preparing. In fact, the earlier you start preparing, the better you’ll be...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Drinking more water. Walking 30 minutes every day. Blogging. They’re all things we know we should do more of, and we’re aware of the benefits of doing them. So why don’t we do...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Want to learn how to turn a hobby into a profitable business? Or how to use online marketing to boost sales and grow your small business? Read. At least that was the typical...