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- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
404 errors are among the most common website errors you’ll encounter. You’ve probably seen one yourself: you click a link expecting to find a page, only to be met with a message such...
- By 123 Reg
- < 1 min read
Learn how to create your first website with 123 Reg Website Builder. This step-by-step tutorial shows beginners how to pick a template, add content and branding, and publish a professional business site in...
- 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 website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- 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
- 6 min read
Getting your website noticed in search results starts with strong first impressions. Title Tags and Meta Descriptions are small but powerful elements that help search engines understand your pages — and persuade users...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
Page speed is how fast the content on your website loads when someone visits it. It sounds simple, but it has a big impact on your visitors, and on how your site performs...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
A landing page is a standalone web page designed to get visitors to take one specific action. That might mean signing up for a newsletter, making a purchase, or getting in touch. Everything...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Thinking about taking your business online, but stuck between choosing a quick-start Website Builder and flexible Web Hosting? Both can help you build a brilliant professional site for your brand. The difference is...
- 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
- 6 min read
Do you really need to urgently change your online banking password, or is that message from a hacker trying to get hold of your login details? It’s not always easy to spot a...
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Domains
Domains
- 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 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 Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
Isn’t it frustrating when you come up with the perfect name for your business, run a search, and discover the domain is already taken? Worse still, the owner doesn’t even seem to be...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
You work hard building your business and your brand, so it makes sense that you’d want to do as much as you can to protect them. In this guide, we’ll be looking at...
- By Will Stevens
- 7 min read
Once you’ve registered a domain name you like, it’s important to keep a hold of it. Especially if you’re using it for your website and email address. But keeping hold of a domain...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
This is a guest blog article written by our friends at the Public Interest Registry. All views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
A subdomain is an extension of your domain name that lets you create a separate section of your website under the same root address. So for exaxmple, if your website is your-big-idea.co.uk, a...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
If you’re setting up a website, picking the right domain extension can feel tricky. In this guide, we’ll take a look at the differences between .net, .com and .org, and go through the...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
If you’re looking to get a domain name for free, use a domain registrar that includes a free domain offer with their hosting and website builder plans. Just buy a product with such...
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 website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- 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 Will Stevens
- 5 min read
For years, doing well on Google meant building links from trustworthy websites. That’s still true. In fact, there’s no successful site out there that doesn’t have a good backlink strategy. But the internet...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
Every year, search engines keep getting smarter and more skilled at producing highly specific results that are tailored to users’ queries. 2019 is no exception. So if you want to increase visibility for...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
How do you feel when you click on a link and end up on a page like this? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You click on one of the results expecting to see a...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 12 min read
When it comes to Google, change is the only constant. All the design and algorithm changes over the years have had a significant impact on organic rankings, and the reactions aren’t always positive....
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 9 min read
If content is King, then we can say that search engine optimisation (SEO) is Queen. Everyone knows that creating fresh and engaging content as well as optimising your posts can help you build...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
With Google’s algorithm constantly changing, your website could be in jeopardy of getting seeing your rankings drop even if you aren’t proactive in protecting your site. So instead of running scared, wondering if...
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Business
Business
- 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 website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- 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...
- 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 Cashplus Bank
- 4 min read
Did you know that 60% of all small business start-ups fail in their first three years of trading?[1] There are multiple reasons for this. Sometimes customers aren’t prepared to pay the right prices,...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
This article is for general guidance only and doesn’t constitute financial advice. Be sure to seek financial advice from a qualified expert if you need it. Information contained in it is correct...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Running an online business is bound to be time consuming. There are so many tasks that you need to tackle day to day. Thankfully, there are some fantastic tools available to help simplify...
- By Will Stretton
- 9 min read
Looking to get your side hustle off the ground but aren’t entirely sure where to begin? Although it may seem like a daunting task, there are plenty of affordable and easy-to-use tools that...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Imagine having no boss — the power to make effective decisions quickly, the opportunity to take on responsibility for all areas of a business, and the chance to make more money. Sounds great,...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
There are thousands of people in the UK and around the world who are working on online side projects. Those extra hours in the evenings or in the weekends can help you to...
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 Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
If you want your small business to thrive in 2021, it’s time to start planning your digital marketing strategy. But what should you focus on to attract, engage, and retain customers and generate...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
High-quality content is and will remain essential for the growth of small businesses in 2021 and beyond. And the great thing about is that creativity and flexibility can win over big budgets. So,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Many small business owners shy away from website analytics. Why? Because it’s not the easiest subject to tackle. Many articles and resources out there are filled with jargon, which makes web analytics intimidating...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
If your small business has gotten this far without a website, you might be wondering: do I really need one? Why get a website if my business is already doing well without it?...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Contrary to popular belief, marketing isn’t about constantly promoting your business, products and services, and asking people to consider buying what you’re selling. Instead, marketing involves influencing people’s buying decisions by educating, informing,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Are you stuck for Christmas marketing ideas? Not sure how best to communicate your discounts and offers and entice more people to book appointments with you or buy from your online shop? Whether...