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- By 123 Reg
- 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 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
When you first make the decision to start your own website, the amount of information out there is petrifying. You browse through blog posts and guides, and watch webinars where people talk about...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
Small business owners often face tough decisions when it comes to choosing the right strategies or tools to establish or grow their presence online. One of these decisions may also be whether to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
So you’ve decided to start a blog. Whether it’s a hobby blog that you’d like to turn into a profitable business later on, or an educational business blog that you can use to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Are you planning to make online shopping available on your website, change your delivery fees or run a sale or promotion on your site? Do you want to let your customers know about...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
You have a nice-looking site and when you look at your traffic, the numbers look great. The problem is no one or very few of those tens or hundreds of visitors are taking...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Attracting lots of new visitors to your website is great. But you know what’s better? Enticing them to return. Because if they return, it means they’re interested in what you’re selling so you...
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 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
- 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...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- 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
- 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
- 7 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...
Business
Business
- 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 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 Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
© Photographer: Ivan Chuyev | Agency: Dreamstime.com ….. ….. ….. ….. Your income to expenditure looks great but how come every month is an uphill battle to pay bills and make things balance?...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Advertising your business is key whatever industry you are in and whatever your size. If people don’t know who you are how are they ever going to find you? Online advertising is the...
- 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,...
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
- 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...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
How much of your website traffic comes from Google? What would happen if that source of potential customers were to dry up overnight? Would your business be able to cope if your search...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
Imagine that 99% of your visitors leave without completing a desired action like buying a product, downloading your whitepaper, signing up for a free trial or for your newsletter. Or that 68% of...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
So many marketers are talking about the death of the sales funnel but I have to disagree. We are actually evolving from a traditional “company-centric” brand approach focused on funnels that end in...
- By Will Stevens
- < 1 min read
How was your 2014? At 123-reg we experienced one of our most exciting years ever – we released new domains, launched new products and offered support to hundreds of thousands of customers. We’re...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
If you’re creating or updating a website on a budget, you’ll know exactly how hard it can be to find top-quality visuals that don’t instantly blow your budget. However, if you know where...