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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 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...
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
WordPress dominates as the world’s go-to content management system — and there are many great reasons for that. Yet, the platform’s popularity alone can make it an obvious target for online attacks. Fear...
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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 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...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
Creating a great website nowadays is child’s play. Getting it indexed by most search engines is where it gets tough. I have a website, now what? Having your website online is not enough....
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Ever had that Eureka moment? Maybe not, but you have probably had one of those ‘that’s a good idea’ moments but how often have you followed them through? With the ever growing importance...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- < 1 min read
There’s no better opportunity like the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to show how proud you are to be British. Not that you need a specific reason to get patriotic, but this is that time...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
I am sat on a London Underground tube train on my way into London as part of the commuter morning rush-hour. I don’t do this journey often now but 15 years ago it...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
Taking countless exams and years of study – often in your ‘spare time’ not only shows dedication but also a high level of specialism in your chosen subject. That’s why becoming a qualified...
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
- 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...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Like most of you, I stumbled into SEO. I was working for a marketplace that was selling website templates and the CEO asked me to look into that “SEO stuff”. It’s been a...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
Getting traffic to your site can be a real challenge in today’s crowded marketplace. Reaching and attracting new readers while, at the same time, building a brand, takes a lot of time and...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
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 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...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Do you dream of starting your own online business, but worry that a lack of technical skills will turn the whole thing into a nightmare? It’s not an uncommon fear. But it’s a...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
One common battle the budding entrepreneur has to face is finding the funds to get their business dreams off the ground. There are many options – all of which come with their pros...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Theo Paphitis has helped thousands of businesses to grow and succeed. From offering advice on social media to giving huge sums of investment, Paphitis is arguably the UK’s number one champion of small...
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
- 3 min read
Every small business owner should strive to stay on top of industry news and trends. And blogs are an excellent way to get the essential tips, advice and resources you need to run...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Every non-profit has an audience. But there’s a huge difference between an audience and a community. An audience is one-way. An audience is passive. An audience doesn’t participate, share or encourage others to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Before buying a product or a service from a new business, do you check who they are? Do you care what they stand for? Do you look for team pictures or proof they’re...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Video marketing is hugely popular and if you put some effort into it, it can yield incredible results for your business. Just consider these numbers: 51% of marketing professionals worldwide name video as...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
It’s no surprise that most small business owners struggle with getting their marketing messages heard by the right audience when everyone is overloaded with content and information, and social media is overcrowded. So...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
“What am I going to write about today?” How many times have you sat down in front of a blank screen and asked yourself this question? You’re not alone. One of the biggest...