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- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
Somewhere in the UK right now, a potential customer is searching Google for exactly what you offer. Are they finding your business, or are they heading straight to the competitor down the road?...
- By Thom Harrison
- 14 min read
One of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin that gives your website everything it needs to become an online shop. You can add products, accept payments and manage...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
Update: October 22, 2026, 14:30 BST Web Hosting: We have patched all PHP versions on Web Hosting. You don’t need to take any action. Update: October 22, 2026, 02:20 BST Windows Hosting: We...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
Your domain name is the first impression you give online, and often the start of everything else: your website, your brand, and a professional email that customers will trust. It’s free to check...
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
If you own a local business, your Google Business Profile might be the first thing customers see, even before your domain name and website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
If you’ve ever wondered why your renewal invoice looks different to what you paid on day one, you’re not alone. Buying a domain name is often the cheapest part of getting your business...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
Every business wants to find a cheap UK domain registrar, but “cheap” and “good value” aren’t always the same thing. Finding one that offers real value over time is where things get more...
- By 123 Reg
- 16 min read
WordPress is by far the world’s most popular website platform, and it’s not hard to see why: simple to use, flexible, and endlessly customisable, you get everything you need to create a site...
- By Thom Harrison
- 12 min read
The UK is one of the most digitally connected markets in the world, with millions of consumers searching, shopping, and comparing online every day. For any business, your domain name is where it...
- By Thom Harrison
- 13 min read
It’s always exciting, starting an online business — but there are a few important decisions to make before you get going. One of the first is choosing the right business structure: should you...
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Domains
Domains
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
Somewhere in the UK right now, a potential customer is searching Google for exactly what you offer. Are they finding your business, or are they heading straight to the competitor down the road?...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
Your domain name is the first impression you give online, and often the start of everything else: your website, your brand, and a professional email that customers will trust. It’s free to check...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
So you’ve registered your domain? Congrats! That’s a big first step towards getting your idea, business or brand online. You’ve got everything you need to point your domain wherever you want it to...
- By 123 Reg
- 9 min read
If you’re launching a website, buying the right domain name is one of the first (and most important) decisions you’ll make. But with so many domain extensions, providers and price ranges to choose...
- By 123 Reg
- 10 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
- 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 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
- 6 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...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
If you own a local business, your Google Business Profile might be the first thing customers see, even before your domain name and website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is all about improving your website so that it appears higher in search engine results when people look for businesses, products, or services like yours. Broadly it’s about making...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
What is Google Search Console? Google Search Console is a free tool from Google that helps you understand how your website appears in Google Search. It can show you which searches are bringing...
- 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
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
From humble origins as a garage startup to a global tech giant, Google has redefined how we access information in the modern age. Near-synonymous with search, Google handles literally billions of queries each...
- 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...
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Business
Business
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
Somewhere in the UK right now, a potential customer is searching Google for exactly what you offer. Are they finding your business, or are they heading straight to the competitor down the road?...
- By Thom Harrison
- 14 min read
One of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin that gives your website everything it needs to become an online shop. You can add products, accept payments and manage...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Starting an online business today? It’s easier than it’s ever been. You can get your own domain in a few clicks, have a website live by the afternoon, and, for many business starters,...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
Starting a business is exciting — but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even begun. Got a new idea and big plans, but no clear starting point? Here’s where to begin. The...
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 11 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 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...
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
- 6 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 your business serves a particular area, attracting local customers can make a big difference to your sales. That could mean people visiting your shop or restaurant, customers booking your services or clients...
- 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,...