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- 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 123 Reg
- 5 min read
It’s official: 123 Reg is 25 this year! We’re celebrating a quarter of a century of keeping it simple online. Since 2000, we’ve supported businesses like yours to get online and run your...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
On average, how many emails do you exchange with your remote team a week? And how much does it usually take you to brief everyone on new projects or goals you want to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
For a few years now, a statistic has been floating around that the average person’s attention span is shorter than that of a goldfish, which is about eight to nine seconds. But is...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Instagram has become one of the top social networks used by consumers to discover, research, and talk about new products. Businesses around the world, from big brands to startups and local mom-and-pop shops,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
The promise of search advertising is that you can show ads where you target selected keywords and only pay when users searching for those keywords on Google click on your ads. It seems...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
As a small business owner, you probably can’t afford elaborate and expensive marketing tactics. And if you’re on a limited budget, growing your business might seem impossible. So, how can you promote your...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
You have a fantastic product that’s easy to use. You have competitive prices. You also have an engaging presence on Instagram. But unless your brand’s online customer experience is exceptional, you’ll have trouble...
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Domains
Domains
- 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 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...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- 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 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...
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 Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
© Photographer Andres Rodriguez Agency: Dreamstime.com The 13th July may not be a date of note yet in your calendar, but if you run a business it may just be a day you...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
A new service is coming to 123-reg to help you maximise your potential for business success. We are proud to have become a Premier SME Partner (PSP) of Google’s AdWords advertising programme in...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
On the back of the success of Dragon’s Den and the like, making your inspirational idea into a successful start-up business has never been such a popular pastime. Many a business has begun...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
Starting a business and making it successful on a budget has never been as easy as it is now thanks to the Internet. Domain names dominate the advertising world and they shape brands,...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
In a recent survey, we asked 1,000 email users how they viewed the significance of email as a tool for business communication. Additionally, 123-reg asked respondents how they viewed the importance of a...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
Whether you enjoy meetings or not, the chances are, your working life sees you having far too many, or at least far too many that fail to really develop anything. Probably in many...
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
- 6 min read
Businesses have been creating videos for years, in the form of ads on TV. However, few of them use video on their own websites. Instead, they prefer using text to generate sales. If...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
When your business is still new, you are probably doing all the work. A big part of it is content creation – be it blogging, making videos, updating your social accounts and...
- By Will Stevens
- 7 min read
LinkedIn is an underrated social network – it lacks the glamour and virality of Facebook and Twitter. But for a sole trader looking to do consultancy work, LinkedIn can be a goldmine when...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
Blogging is awesome. It can help you attract new visitors, showcase your expertise and increase brand awareness. But what if you hate writing or don’t feel you have enough to say to create...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 10 min read
Are visitors fleeing from your website almost as soon as they arrive? If you’ve invested all of your precious time into creating a great website but most of the people who flock to...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Would you buy a product you’ve never heard of from a complete stranger? Or would you rather do business with a well-known brand to buy a product you’re familiar with? Given a choice...