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- 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 123 Reg
- 4 min read
It’s been more than a decade since the internet saw the launch of its first dedicated adult domain extension: .xxx. What began as a controversial idea in the early 2010s has matured into...
- By Hannah Smith
- 5 min read
Is there ever a right time to start a business? It’s a question that goes through the heads of most entrepreneurs on the brink of starting a new venture. Many people will tell...
- By Thom Harrison
- 4 min read
Wales isn’t just famous for its castles, coastlines, and choirs – it’s a country full of creativity, community, and pride. Now, you can bring a little bit of that Welsh spirit to the...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Albert King had never realised the value of his work until a fellow artist encouraged him to exhibit it. Many decades later, he continues to showcase his unique, contemporary pieces online, embracing technology...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
With everything you’re juggling to get your website online, security may not be at the top of your list. But here’s the thing: website security isn’t just for the big, popular brands. It’s...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
You’ve bought a domain name, you’ve created a website and you might think that’s all you need. But as well as providing what you need to get a business online, 123 Reg also...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
A website builder is a tool used to create and host a website, it’s usually aimed at people with no technical skills so you don’t need to code to use one. It lets...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
If you need a website for your business, your main options are: Pay a web designer to create one for you, build one yourself using WordPress or a website builder tool or code...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
If you’re completely new to WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system (CMS) this is the post for you. We’ll look at how to log into WordPress, how to write your first...
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Domains
Domains
- 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 123 Reg
- 4 min read
It’s been more than a decade since the internet saw the launch of its first dedicated adult domain extension: .xxx. What began as a controversial idea in the early 2010s has matured into...
- By Thom Harrison
- 4 min read
Wales isn’t just famous for its castles, coastlines, and choirs – it’s a country full of creativity, community, and pride. Now, you can bring a little bit of that Welsh spirit to the...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Thousands of domain transfers take place every year. If you’re thinking about doing the same, you might be wondering how difficult it all is — and whether it’s really worth the effort. In...
- 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...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
Over the years there have been plenty of stories about domain speculators looking to make a fast-buck from the death of a superstar – take for example the rush last year for Michael...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
Well that’s the first weekend of the World Cup over with but there is plenty more to come. Fed-up already? If you are the sporty-type but prefer your balls in a different shape...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- 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
- 6 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 Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is all about getting your business out there in front of as many customers as possible. The idea is to optimise your website so that it shows up easily...
- 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...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
Local search is one of the easiest ways to drive traffic to your website. Google Place and Bing Local can help get your business up in the rankings of search engines for relevant...
Business
Business
- By Hannah Smith
- 5 min read
Is there ever a right time to start a business? It’s a question that goes through the heads of most entrepreneurs on the brink of starting a new venture. Many people will tell...
- By Thom Harrison
- 15 min read
Launching an online business has never been easier. You don’t need big upfront funding, and serious tech skills aren’t required. With the flexibility to set your own schedule and call the shots, this...
- By Hannah Smith
- 7 min read
The LinkedIn professional networking platform has more than a billion members in 200 countries worldwide. Designed to put entrepreneurs, professionals, and talent in touch with each other, it can be an invaluable business...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
Think like a Dragon. Know your numbers, your market, and your edge. These six questions could make or break your online business – whether you’re pitching for investment or just aiming to grow....
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Productivity is a huge challenge for businesses of all sizes. But smaller businesses face particular challenges when it comes to time management. With so much to be done and so little time to...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Virgin Media Business #VOOM 2016 launched yesterday. It’s a chance for any small business to pitch their business idea to Sir Richard Branson and win a share of the £1 million prize fund....
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
It’s always tough choosing between two products that are, on the face of things, very similar. What if you go for one option and end up regretting it? It’s hard to pick a...
- By Nick Leech
- 9 min read
Five years ago I bet you were busy. Working long hours. Answering emails in what used to be your evening. When 2014 rolled around, guess what – you were even busier! Things had...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
In January, 123-reg sponsored a number of awards in the inaugural dot London awards hosted in January. The awards which were set up by Dot London, the company responsible for the dot London...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Recently, we asked people to share their small business problems with us via Twitter using #smallbizproblems. Here are some of the most common issues along with their solutions. If you’ve got any questions...
Online Marketing
Online Marketing
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Google Ads is a tool that helps put your business in front of customers who might be searching for what you offer. By far the world’s leading Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising platform, it gives...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
According to the latest report from creative agency, We Are Social, 56.2 million of us in the UK are active on social media—that’s 83% of the population! With such a massive audience to...
- 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...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Coming up with ideas is hard. How often have you sat scratching your head trying to think of something new to cover on your blog? If you’re a dedicated writer, it’s probably a...