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- 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 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
- 6 min read
It’s a common mistake — even among professionals — to write product descriptions that only list features. Too often, copy ends up reading like a spec sheet rather than a story, leaving customers...
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
AI is changing the way businesses get things done — and not just for the ‘big tech’ firms. In fact, small-to-medium sized business owners might be the ones set to gain the most...
- By Hannah Smith
- 7 min read
Email marketing generates more than six billion pounds worldwide, and this sum is expected to rise to more than 13 billion by 2028. So how do small businesses get themselves a share of...
- 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 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 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...
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Domains
Domains
- 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
- 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 123 Reg
- 12 min read
Domain names are those unique addresses that make websites easy to find online. You can think of them as house names on a virtual street. But not all domain names are created equal...
- By Will Stevens
- 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
- 6 min read
Many of us overestimate how much it costs to register a great domain name. You might assume that domains are expensive, especially when they’re short, snappy, and with one of those famous endings...
- By Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
The UK boasts the third largest e-commerce market in the world. In such a competitive landscape, a strong and protected brand identity is essential for success. In this article, we’ll take a look...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Ever wondered how typing a simple website name seems to magically take you to the right place? The answer lies in the Domain Name System (DNS) and Nameservers. Understanding what happens behind the...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
Do you have a great idea for a new business? Eager to get started online? Then the next step is to register that domain name for your site! But should you choose a...
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
- 6 min read
The first major Google update of 2021 is on the horizon. It’s called Page Experience and it includes three new Core Web Vitals — ranking signals that Google considers important to measure a...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Are you struggling to attract more visitors to your website? Do you feel like you’ve followed most search engine optimisation (SEO) best practices but you’re just not getting the results you were expecting?...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Every time you publish and promote a fantastic piece of content, it gets the attention of your audience. People come to your blog or site to read, share and comment on it. Unfortunately,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Search engine optimisation (SEO) continues to play a key role in helping to make your website easy to find by your target audience. With 2019 coming to end, it’s time to speculate about...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Running a small business is rewarding but also insanely time-consuming. There are always so many tasks to solve that it’s sometimes impossible to find the time to keep up to date with the...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
You know when you travel to a new city and you need a map or directions to find specific museums or restaurants? Now think of the city as being your website and you,...
Business
Business
- 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 123 Reg
- 6 min read
It’s a common mistake — even among professionals — to write product descriptions that only list features. Too often, copy ends up reading like a spec sheet rather than a story, leaving customers...
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
AI is changing the way businesses get things done — and not just for the ‘big tech’ firms. In fact, small-to-medium sized business owners might be the ones set to gain the most...
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
These days, having a website isn’t a choice — it’s essential. It’s the first place people look to find a business and see if you’re the real deal. Being online gives your brand...
- By 123 Reg
- 9 min read
What does it actually take to get your business online — and how much is that going to cost? If you’re going it alone, these might feel like million-dollar questions. But knowing the...
- By Thom Harrison
- 6 min read
If you sell products through your own website, run a WordPress store, or use marketplace platforms like Etsy or eBay, there’s a good chance you’ll be affected by changes in how tax is...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
Email is still king. Despite the billions chatting away on social media, most of us turn to email when it comes to the important stuff. It remains the go-to for everything from running...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
On 4th October 2021, Facebook went down for six hours. For most people, it was just a brief inconvenience. But if you were a business relying solely on Facebook to connect with customers,...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
With more and more consumers turning to the Internet to shop for everything from gifts to groceries and online courses, there’s no better time than now to take your offline business online. Whether...
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
Your imagination is your most valuable asset when it comes to starting an online business. It’s all about that great idea. You don’t need money in the bank or a computer science degree...
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 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 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 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,...
- By Will Stretton
- 5 min read
In terms of advertising options, few platforms can match the power and reach offered by Google Ads. Not only does this tool allow you to publicise your business on the world’s most popular...