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- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
A cheap domain name can sound like a compromise. If you’re paying just a few pounds, you might wonder what you’re missing out on. There doesn’t have to be a trade-off. Even familiar...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
404 errors are among the most common website errors you’ll encounter. You’ve probably seen one yourself: you click a link expecting to find a page, only to be met with a message such...
- By 123 Reg
- < 1 min read
Learn how to create your first website with 123 Reg Website Builder. This step-by-step tutorial shows beginners how to pick a template, add content and branding, and publish a professional business site in...
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
If you own a local business, your Google Business Profile might be the first thing customers see, even before your website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Contact forms are a way to stay connected — giving anyone interested in who you are and what you do an easy step to get in touch. For those seeking in-depth insights, advanced...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Robots.txt is a tiny file that sits at the root of your domain and helps search engines to understand which pages should (or shouldn’t) show up in search results. And it isn’t something...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
cPanel is a control panel used to manage your Web Hosting account. It gives you a central place to handle files, emails, databases, backups, and security settings. Instead of needing technical knowledge, it...
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
The UK is today home to the third biggest e-commerce market in the world. That’s right — ahead of Germany, ahead of Japan, and trailing only the US and China. In such a...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
Ever wondered how typing a simple website name seems to magically take you to the right place? The answer lies in the Domain Name System (DNS) and Nameservers. Understanding what happens behind the...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
A Content Delivery Network, also known as a Content Distribution Network, is a (deep breath) geographically distributed nexus of servers, working in unison to deliver readily accessible data to internet users globally. Phew!...
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
A cheap domain name can sound like a compromise. If you’re paying just a few pounds, you might wonder what you’re missing out on. There doesn’t have to be a trade-off. Even familiar...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
If you’ve ever wondered why your renewal invoice looks different to what you paid on day one, you’re not alone. Buying a domain name is often the cheapest part of getting your business...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
Every business wants to find a cheap UK domain registrar, but “cheap” and “good value” aren’t always the same thing. Finding one that offers real value over time is where things get more...
- By Thom Harrison
- 12 min read
The UK is one of the most digitally connected markets in the world, with millions of consumers searching, shopping, and comparing online every day. For any business, your domain name is where it...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
10 million .uk domain owners can’t be wrong. As we reported last month Nominet recently announced that over 10 million .uk domain names have now been registered proving its continued popularity. As the...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
Last week the .uk registry, Nominet, announced that it had surpassed the landmark of 10 million domains to re-inforce its position as the world’s second largest country code registry. Here at 123-reg ,...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
From the start of May it’ll be possible to register .uk domain names for up to ten years at a time. Our domains and hosting expert Richard Winslow explains what the changes are...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
If you believe the hype, 2012 could be the year of new domain names. That’s because plans for the liberalisation of the domain name market – which were discussed and debated for years...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
Nominet has launched its first edition of The Domain Business, an industry report from the .uk registry on the exciting state of the domain name industry – and there are some interesting statistics....
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
If you are serious about your new project, then you should be considering covering all international options in terms of your domain name. You may be starting off in the UK, but if...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
If you own a local business, your Google Business Profile might be the first thing customers see, even before your website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is all about improving your website so that it appears higher in search engine results when people look for businesses, products, or services like yours. Broadly it’s about making...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
What is Google Search Console? Google Search Console is a free tool from Google that helps you understand how your website appears in Google Search. It can show you which searches are bringing...
- 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
Your web pages might have been ranking well for the past 3 years although you’ve not changed anything but Google is starting to favour new content because information does become outdated at one...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
In part one of our interview, Brian Dean of Backlinko took us through the basic of SEO, here we’ll take a more in-depth look at the actual link building process. Links are one...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
Now that you’ve created your website, you’ll want people to be able to find it. Search Engine Optimisation, or SEO for short, refers to the process of enhancing your website so that it’s...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Brian Dean may not be a household name, but he’s certainly a success – an expert in search engine optimization, Brian has used his skills to escape the rat race and travel the...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
After the many Penguin and Panda updates, there’s been a lot of rumours around SEO and what exactly are the factors that search engine giant Google takes into account when ranking web pages....
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Business
Business
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
If you own a local business, your Google Business Profile might be the first thing customers see, even before your website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- By Thom Harrison
- 13 min read
It’s always exciting, starting an online business — but there are a few important decisions to make before you get going. One of the first is choosing the right business structure: should you...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
For small-to-medium businesses, social media and your website work best when they work together. Social media grabs attention, and your website gives people somewhere clear to go next. Used well, the two can...
- 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 Stevens
- 2 min read
Turning a hobby or an interest into a business is the dream for many would-be entrepreneurs. And although there are those who never take action to turn that dream into reality, there are...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Branding is the lifeblood of businesses both small and large. But it’s an issue that’s often overlooked – especially if you’re pressed for time. In this article, we’ll look at some ways you...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
If someone Googled your name, what would they find? Would they see links to articles highlighting your achievements, or content that could damage your reputation? Being able to answer this question is the...
- By Will Stevens
- 2 min read
You’ve got a business, you’ve got a website. But is that website working as hard for your business as it could be? A few years ago Marta Alvarez, who runs language school Spanish...
- By Nick Leech
- 4 min read
In this latest Swift 6 video, I’ll be looking at six of the most common myths surrounding doing business online. These misconceptions can be really damaging for a business, because they can stop...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Does every week day feel like this on repeat, forever, with no real reward at the end of it? Then that’s probably the first sign that you’re ready to start your own business....
Online Marketing
Online Marketing
- 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 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 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
- 6 min read
If you’re a small business owner on a shoestring budget, chances are you’ve not hired any or many other professionals to assist you with marketing your business online. So you learn by doing....
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
Do you blog about travel, food or parenting? If you’re passionate about it, you’re probably wishing more people would discover your blog and engage in conversation. Because while sharing your personal stories and...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
With the abundance of tips and tricks on email marketing, social media, search engine optimisation (SEO), content marketing, advertising, it can be difficult to know where you should start. Fortunately, we can make...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
Isn’t it frustrating when you go into a coffee shop you’ve never been before and don’t know what the expected protocol is? Are you supposed to seat yourself? Should you order at the...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
Thinking about introducing Instagram Ads to your marketing strategy? You should be! Without Instagram, you could be missing out on a huge opportunity to capture the attention of your target audience. According to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
We’ve been talking a lot about influencers and how they can help to you to raise brand awareness and build a stronger relationship with your customers. From what they are and what to...