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- By 123 Reg
- 10 min read
If you’ve bought a domain together with a 123 Reg plan like Website Builder or Managed WordPress Hosting, the chances are it’s already connected — so once you’ve hit publish, it should appear...
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 5 min read
Tech geeks and security-conscious business owners, rejoice! It’s 2-Factor Authentication Day! In an age where digital security is paramount, this really is something to be celebrated. Let’s double down on the vital role...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Blogging is rewarding in its own way: the joy of writing, sharing ideas, and the satisfaction from creating something meaningful. It’s an opportunity share your thoughts and connect with others. But it...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
Do you have a great idea for a new business? Eager to get started online? Then the next step is to register that domain name for your site! But should you choose a...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Starting an online side hustle is an amazing way to earn some extra income while doing what you love. It’s a chance to turn a passion into a profitable venture right from the...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
When you launch a new business, you’ll be plate spinning. Depending on your company, you’ll have everything from the legal and financial side of setting up to inventory and branding to think about....
- 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...
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 10 min read
If you’ve bought a domain together with a 123 Reg plan like Website Builder or Managed WordPress Hosting, the chances are it’s already connected — so once you’ve hit publish, it should appear...
- 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
As you probably know, last week Google’s head of webspam, Matt Cutts, announced a “minor” change to Google’s algorithm. Its purpose is to reduce the number of low-quality exact match domains (EMD) in...
- 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...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- By 123 Reg
- 10 min read
If you’ve bought a domain together with a 123 Reg plan like Website Builder or Managed WordPress Hosting, the chances are it’s already connected — so once you’ve hit publish, it should appear...
- 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Even now, after Google’s numerous stark algorithm changes over the past couple of years, some site owners are still having trouble developing a proper content strategy. You can still stumble across content strategies...
- By Nick Leech
- 4 min read
Are you an absolute beginner in terms of SEO? Nick Leech, Group Marketing Director at 123-reg, talks about six major SEO tips for absolute beginners in this Swift Six video presentation aimed at...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
No matter what business or industry you’re in, you probably have an idea how competitive the search landscape is. Being in a very competitive industry means you are competing with hundreds if not...
- 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...
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 Hannah Smith
- 3 min read
Finding a VAT number by company name is often easier than it first sounds, but it helps to know where to look. A few simple steps can usually point you in the right...
- 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Starting your own small business or going freelance involves a lot of unglamorous beginnings: trying to build connections from scratch and doing work for free or for cheap in order to build your...
- By Sarah Cooper
- 5 min read
Do your customers love everything about doing business with you? Or are there some areas they think you need to improve in? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, then it...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
So you’ve got your business up and running, and hopefully you’re on your way to profitability. But what’s next? Well, it’s time to start thinking about ways you can grow your business, so...
- 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...
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...