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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
- 8 min read
If you’re just getting started with search engine optimisation (SEO), you might be tempted to go through Google’s ranking factors one by one and create a list of things you need to do...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
In this beginner’s guide to shared hosting, we’ll look at the basics of shared hosting, what makes it different from other types of hosting and how you can decide if shared is the...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Whether you’re a freelancer who wants to showcase your portfolio online, or a small business looking to sell more on the web, getting your first website live is an important step. The good...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Earning money from your own blog may seem like a far-fetched idea. But it’s not. You’ve surely stumbled upon at least a few stories of bloggers who started from scratch and later on...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
A good website that’s optimised for search engines is a must for any online business, but did you know that a slow website could undo all your hard work? Site speed can impact...
- By Will Stevens
- 6 min read
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that is used to create and update a website. Many popular websites are powered by WordPress, including this blog you’re reading right now. In this...
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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
As we celebrate the international football fiesta that begins later this month in South Africa, 123-reg are pleased to be able to offer our customers the chance to grab their own piece of...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
The FIFA World Cup is nearly upon us and then the eyes of the world will be focused on the biggest international football tournament on the planet. Held once every four years –...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Have you heard the .co-mmotion? A new top level domain name is about to set the internet world alight as brand owners, speculators and anybody who is anybody look to secure their .co...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
The internet is supposed to make our lives easier and communication simpler, but how many of us carry around more than one mobile phone, have a different Skype number and run several email...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Today is St Patrick’s Day and that always seems a great time for a celebration. Whatever the occasion, if you are planning your own celebration, the internet is a great resource for recipes,...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
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
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 Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
People have long debated whether SEO is compatible with an informative site? In truth they need to work together and it is vital you don’t over complicate matters by making SEO too big...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
There is no magical recipe for successful SEO, it is more about constantly applying well-know approaches. The rules that search engines use to rank websites is ever-changing, thus your efforts should be consistent....
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 3 min read
Writing content for the web can be challenging, especially because web users don’t read a lot. According to a research study conducted by usability expert Jacob Nielsen, web users scan the text and...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
Bounce rates are considered an important ranking factor by search engines. That’s because bounce rates measure the quality of visitor engagement. Usually, the lower the bounce rate, the higher the engagement. First, let’s...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 2 min read
The meta description is mainly used by search engines and is a great way to get traffic to your site, but it can be tricky to get it right. This short paragraph is...
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
What would happen to your business if you lost all of your data? If you don’t know, then the chances are that your company would struggle to recover from a loss of data....
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Running your own business is in many ways a passport to freedom – the chance to pick your own hours and your own work space. At least that’s the theory. The truth is...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Planning on starting your own business in 2016 but still haven’t quite got round to taking the plunge? Making the decision to leave something familiar for something new and unknown is never easy....
- By Will Stevens
- 2 min read
At 123-reg, offering great products is only part of what we do. We understand that in order to run a business smoothly, our customers need expert advice on hand to help them make...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
If you run your own business the chances are you’re always on the go. You might be meeting a potential client in a coffee shop one moment and writing up a proposal from...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
The best businesses understand that being online is crucial, no matter what size they are and what business they’re in. Often, people can make the mistake of thinking that websites only work for...
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
- 9 min read
Having an active, high quality blog is key to building awareness and growing a successful business. But what if you don’t like to write blog posts and would rather do podcasts instead? Perhaps...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
The online business landscape is in an almost constant state of flux. With so many changes it can be hard to keep up with the latest developments – especially if you’re a small...
- By Will Stevens
- 7 min read
Website copy is vital. It’s one of the things potential customers will use to form a picture of your business, your products and whether they want to do business with you. No matter...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
What makes a successful business blog? Is it just high-quality content? Or are there also other elements that contribute to its success? Sure, publishing great content is a must as it helps to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
There are businesses that spend millions on advertising, trying to get noticed and attract more customers. Sometimes they succeed, and other times they fail, despite their significant investment. Then there are also businesses...
- By Will Stevens
- 8 min read
If you’re running an online business the chances are you’re engaged in a constant effort to attract more customers to your website. Maybe you’re already well established and have at least one tried...