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- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Like digital real estate, domain names can be worth a lot of money. The most expensive domain name ever sold was Cars.com, valued at an astounding $872 million. While it’s unlikely that you’ll...
- 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 Will Stevens
- 4 min read
When you’re a Self Starter you know that you’ve got to get things done. That means identifying the right tools to help you do a job and the right guides to help you...
- By Will Stevens
- 7 min read
Once you’ve registered a domain name you like, it’s important to keep a hold of it. Especially if you’re using it for your website and email address. But keeping hold of a domain...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Celebrity chef Theo Michaels is the ultimate Self Starter. Eight years ago, Theo resigned from his corporate job in London and started wearing an apron for a living. Today, he is a popular...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Running your own business can be incredibly rewarding, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges along the way. We’ve already looked at how Microsoft 365 can help you be more productive, and in...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
With more than 180 million active buyers worldwide, eBay is one of the world’s biggest online marketplaces. Statistics suggest that as many as two billion transactions are made through the platform every day....
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
In 2007, Fumio Obata’s digital presence was a blank canvas. He chose 123 Reg to exhibit his artistry online, and 15 years later, his website continues to evolve with his portfolio of work....
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Like digital real estate, domain names can be worth a lot of money. The most expensive domain name ever sold was Cars.com, valued at an astounding $872 million. While it’s unlikely that you’ll...
- 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
- < 1 min read
The half a million registrations mark has been hit less than a week since general registration opened for the new internationalized domain name .рф (which stands for Российская Федерация, or Russian Federation in...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
We’ve got a new deal to get your teeth into. Have you seen our domain Count on the 123-reg home page? Our Halloween offer has .me domain names for a spooky £6.66. Always...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
Whether you love or loathe the game of golf you probably won’t have escaped the news that this weekend – starting tomorrow – the Ryder Cup takes place at the Celtic Manor Resort,...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
The summer’s over and it’s back to school. Whether you are a pupil, student, teacher or anything else, it is all academic to us, we just love to see you pursuing your dreams....
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
If your business shows some eastern promise we’ve got more domains to expand your horizons. We’ve extended our choice of domain names again giving you a world of possibilities. We know you like...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
With identity fraud a rising concern and the quest to keep personal information private at the forefront of most of out minds it may be time to audit what information about you is...
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
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Ever wondered what the world (or, say, Basingstoke) has been searching for recently? Google Trends has the answer. By reading into popular search terms over time, online business owners can use this tool...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
So many web pages on the Internet have poor page titles like “Home”, About us”, “Services” or no titles at all. Web page titles are very important because these describe the content on...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
Usability, links and content all have an impact on search engine rankings. Major search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing are constantly trying to improve their algorithms so that web users find exactly...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
Buying links is not the most effective technique to earn your way to the top rankings. SEOmoz CEO Rand Fishkin believes that paying for links is short-term and a waste of money because:...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Optimising a website for search engines is not easy and it’s a continuous process that takes time. Go through the most frequently asked questions on Search Engine Optimisation and find answers that can...
- 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
When you are starting a business, targeting the general public is hardly the way to go. You want to offer a product that satisfies a specific need. That’s why when you are targeting...
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
- 3 min read
Do potential customers take one look at your website and run a mile? You might think that your product is strong enough to stand on your own merits, in which case it might...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
This summer, 123 Reg is on the road with the Start Up Britain Tour. We’ve already hit towns and cities across the country, and there are plenty more stops to come. But for...
- By Nick Leech
- 5 min read
Have you heard of Apps for Good? In a complex start-up ecosystem of government, private sector and not-for-profit, its an organization that really shines through. Founded by Iris Lapinski in 2009, Apps for...
- By Will Stevens
- 8 min read
The words you use, whether it’s on your website, in your emails, or on social media, help people understand what your business does and how it does it. On the face of it,...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
This week the 2016 Business Show took place at the London Excel. 123 Reg had a stall there along with Nominet, but we also took the time to catch some of the hundreds...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Parking is a nightmare. Different cities have different rules about when and where you can park and if you’re travelling to an unfamiliar area you may accidentally attract a fine. That’s what drove...
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
- 5 min read
You know how one minute you think you’ve nailed vlogging and the next you’re pulling your hair out wondering why your vlogs aren’t getting enough views? That’s marketing, and it moves fast. The...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
In an age when being busy has become a status symbol, it can be a challenge to attract enough volunteers to your organisation. Even if you stand for a good cause, have a...
- By Nick Leech
- 11 min read
“I’d love to do content marketing, but my business is just too boring.” It’s an objection I’ve heard a number of times. But in reality, I think content marketing is something that every...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
We’ve all read the statistics on how video reaches three times more people and gets 20% more attention than regular blog posts. So if audiences crave video, and if video gets you noticed,...
- By Will Stevens
- 7 min read
Nine steps to running your first Christmas online marketing campaign Christmas is big business. This year, the average Briton expects to spend an average of £474 on presents alone. When you factor in...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
As a small business owner, you’ve likely experienced big brand envy – that feeling you get when you see a big brand’s social media post go viral or when influencers with thousands of...