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- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
You’ve got a name in mind for your business, project, or side hustle. The next step is simple: find out if it’s available to register. Checking takes seconds (literally) and even if your...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Did you know that when you buy a domain name, it’s often linked to a public record that can show who owns it, when it was registered, and when it expires? That record...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
Domain names are the unique addresses that make websites easy to find online. You can think of them as house names on a virtual street. Not all domain names are created equal, though...
- By 123 Reg
- 13 min read
Having a website matters. It’s your hardest-working member of staff — available around the clock and often the first thing a potential customer sees. 123 Reg Website Builder is built for businesses that...
- 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 Hannah Smith
- 3 min read
Finding a VAT number by company name is often easier than it first sounds, but it helps to know where to look. A few simple steps can usually point you in the right...
- 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 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...
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Domains
Domains
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
You’ve got a name in mind for your business, project, or side hustle. The next step is simple: find out if it’s available to register. Checking takes seconds (literally) and even if your...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Did you know that when you buy a domain name, it’s often linked to a public record that can show who owns it, when it was registered, and when it expires? That record...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
Domain names are the unique addresses that make websites easy to find online. You can think of them as house names on a virtual street. Not all domain names are created equal, though...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
Dreaming of starting your own business online but dreading the price tag? Good news: you can get your domain included free for the first year* when you pick the right 123 Reg plan....
- 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 123 Reg
- 5 min read
If you’ve spent much time registering domains — or exploring the industries built around them — you’ve probably come across the term domain parking. In short, domain parking is when you’ve bought a...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
You’re building something special online, and whether you’re starting fresh or taking your offline business to the web, your domain name is more than just a web address: it’s how people find you,...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
The Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the last part of your domain name — like the “.co.uk” in mybusiness.co.uk. But it’s more than a few letters after a dot. That little ending plays an...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
So, you’ve got yourself a domain name? Brilliant! You’re now one step closer to building your brand online — be that to show off your skills as a freelancer or to sell your...
- By Thom Harrison
- 4 min read
In a world overflowing with information, the .info domain cuts through the noise. The perfect space from which to inform, educate, and inspire. No need for confusing acronyms or letters — .info speaks...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- 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 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 Thom Harrison
- 14 min read
SEO, or Search Engine Optimisation, is about making your website easier to find in search results. It helps people discover what you offer when they’re looking for it online. Many of the basics...
- By Thom Harrison
- 21 min read
Blogging has come a long way. From the earliest online diaries and journals, “web logs” became blogs, the noun turned into verb and, before we knew it, the vast array of topics...
- By Will Stevens
- 11 min read
Businesses of all sizes are obsessed with ranking well in Google search results. There’s a good reason for that – topping the results for a term relevant to your business can bring in...
- 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
One day you’re riding high in the Google rankings. The next thing you know, your site seems to have dropped. It can be a major worry, especially if Google drives a significant amount...
- By Will Stretton
- 4 min read
There’s no doubt that search engine optimisation (SEO) can be a challenging technique to master, especially when you’re busy running your own business. While its main purpose is quite simple – to help...
Business
Business
- 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 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 Hannah Smith
- 3 min read
Finding a VAT number by company name is often easier than it first sounds, but it helps to know where to look. A few simple steps can usually point you in the right...
- By Thom Harrison
- 14 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, you...
- 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 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 Hannah Smith
- 8 min read
When you run a restaurant, café, or food truck, your talent is cooking. You can dice, slice, julienne, and whip up a jus with your eyes closed. What might not come quite as...
- By Thom Harrison
- 6 min read
Microsoft 365 isn’t just about email and Office apps anymore — it’s about helping your business work smarter, with AI-driven tools that save time and make a real difference. With powerful features built...
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 Hannah Smith
- 7 min read
Video is one of the most powerful ways to reach customers – it’s engaging, easy to share, and can bring your brand to life. But for small businesses on a budget, creating videos...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
If you’re a business that has physical premises such as a café, or operates in a fixed area such as a plumber then attracting customer from your local areas is a priority. In...
- By Will Stevens
- 22 min read
Want to know how to start an online business? This guide is packed with everything you need to know about getting a business online, from the idea phase to online marketing. No two...
- 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
- 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 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Every small business owner wants their website to be perfect. The truth is no website is perfect. But it can be successful if you put in the work and continuously tweak, polish, test,...