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- 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
- 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 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
- 3 min read
Often it can feel like starting a business is something for the young, but new research conducted on behalf of 123 Reg proves that isn’t the case. Half of over 40s have, or...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Creating a website and getting it online used to be difficult. You had to register a domain name, buy a web hosting package, and code your site from scratch. But things are different...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
If you’re looking to get a domain name for free, use a domain registrar that includes a free domain offer with their hosting and website builder plans. Just buy a product with such...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
You worked hard building a great website that presents your brand in the best possible light. The navigation is simple. The content is clear and enticing. The images are high quality. If you’ve...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
So you’ve settled on WordPress as your website platform of choice, but you can’t decide which theme you should use. You’ve scrolled through what seems like thousands of choices and you can’t make...
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Domains
Domains
- 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 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 123 Reg
- 4 min read
In July, ICANN (the organisation in overall charge of managing the internet’s domain name system) announced it was going to allow the creation of additional top level domains (TLDs). A top level domain...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Just lately we’ve encountered a few instances of domain name scam emails circulating. A couple of people in the office have received them, and just the other day one of our readers left...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
You’d have to be trying really hard to have failed to notice that next Tuesday, people all across the USA will go to the polls to elect their next President. Every detail of...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
We’ve spotted a couple of domain name stories in the last couple of days, both of which contain some salutory lessons for website owners and anyone who’s ever bought stuff online. GMTV website...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
There’s been lots of interesting news in the domain name world recently. We went a bit quiet here last week (sorry about that), so instead of covering each story individually, here’s a summary...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
It looks like at least one domain name opportunist is trying to cash in on the coverage surrounding John McCain’s presidential running mate, Sarah Palin. The Alaskan was catapulted onto the world stage...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- 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 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Getting your website noticed in search results starts with strong first impressions. Title Tags and Meta Descriptions are small but powerful elements that help search engines understand your pages — and persuade users...
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 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Thinking of starting a new business? Make sure you’re prepared as there are numerous problems and roadblocks that can obstruct your route to success. From lack of time and money to getting your...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Running a small business comes with a lot of tasks that are sometimes impossible to handle with a one- or two-person team. So what can you when you don’t have the skillset or...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Sir Richard Branson Sir Richard’s first real business was a magazine called The Student and the publication was to be a springboard for the brand which made him famous. He began advertising cut-price...
- By Nick Leech
- 8 min read
Disclaimer: In this post when I say “boss” I mean “MD” and “CEO” and “founder”. They’re interchangeable. Bear with me… “Another round?” I groaned internally. Another round of drinks? It was already way...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
As a small business, you’re probably doing all sorts of tasks, from updating your social media accounts to dealing with customer questions and feedback. Wouldn’t it be great if you could automate a...
- By Tim Fuell
- 4 min read
Lack of money kills businesses. Poor financial management may be a factor in many business failures but poor financial planning probably plays a part in even more. Avoid these pitfalls: Complacency Don’t fall...
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 Will Stevens
- 14 min read
Picture the scene – you’re sat at your computer, you know exactly what you want to buy – you even have your credit card out ready to make the purchase. You find a...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
It’s no secret – social media is one of the best forms of marketing around for a small business. In fact, 90% of all marketers say their social media efforts have generated additional...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
As a small business owner, you probably know how effective blogging can be at reaching prospects, growing traffic and building visibility online. But most business blogs take months, if not years to become...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Anyone who opens a new business will face plenty of challenges, but one of the biggest is actually getting customers through the door. It doesn’t matter how good you are at what you...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
If you’ve ever tried to start up a blog, you’ll know how daunting it can be if you don’t already have an established audience to write for. Most new bloggers end up giving...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
One of the biggest challenges website owners face is attracting the right traffic. But what does the “right traffic” mean? For many it comes down to visitors who have the potential to become...