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- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
A cheap domain name can sound like a compromise. If you’re paying just a few pounds, you might wonder what you’re missing out on. There doesn’t have to be a trade-off. Even familiar...
- 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
- 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...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Is your WordPress website feeling a little… slow? Luckily, a few simple tweaks can make it noticeably faster. A faster site keeps visitors happy, helps you rank better on Google, and makes your...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
Keywords are the words and phrases people type into search engines when they’re looking for something online. They’re one of the most fundamental ideas in SEO — and understanding them is the first...
- 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
- 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...
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
A cheap domain name can sound like a compromise. If you’re paying just a few pounds, you might wonder what you’re missing out on. There doesn’t have to be a trade-off. Even familiar...
- 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 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...
- By Will Stevens
- 4 min read
Picture the scene: You notice your web traffic has fallen away to zero, so you start your investigation by visiting your site only to find it has been replaced by an error message...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
Jenny Prevel’s online business proves how much she loves dogs. Back in 2004, when she adopted her first rescue dogs, she wanted to create an online community where her fellow dog-lovers could share...
- By David Gold
- 4 min read
.gay domains are a new way for LGBTQ people, organisations, businesses, and allies to connect online. Inclusivity and acceptance of LGBTQ people is a sign of advancing civil rights, and it’s also good...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Registering a domain name is an important decision. No matter if you’re planning to use it to start a blog, present your business or non-profit organisation, sell products and services online, or flaunt...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Choosing the right name for your company can have a significant impact on your success. The wrong name can fail to connect with your target audience, causing you to spend lots of money...
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 Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Getting your business listed on Google Maps is one the best things you can do to drive more traffic to your website, and increase phone calls to your business. Why? Because, according to...
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
YouTube is huge. It has over one billion users, and a billion hours of video are watched each day. And how do users find videos to watch? By searching for them. In fact,...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 10 min read
Keyword research. So many site owners skip it thinking it’s no longer necessary. Because, hey, every article and resource out there tells you that you should be writing for users, not search engines....
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
Imagine being able to buy movie tickets, find a local coffee shop, order pizza or a rental car… all with a simple verbal command. That’s the future of voice technology and it might...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
The proliferation of mobile internet access via smartphones and the growing number of searches containing “near me” keywords have made local visibility critically important for businesses of all sizes. But what if your...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
If you’re just getting started with optimising your new website for search engines and are wondering how long it takes from start to finish to take your site to the top of search...
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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 123 Reg
- 8 min read
What products do I need to get my business online, and how much will it cost?” is one the first questions you’ll ask yourself if you’re looking to get your own business website....
- By Will Stevens
- 5 min read
Thinking about turning a hobby or a passion into an online side business but don’t know how to make time to dedicate to that extra workload? It’s understandable. With other important commitments like...
- 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
- 4 min read
When you’re a Self Starter you know that you’ve got to get things done. That means identifying the right tools to help you do a job and the right guides to help you...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
Running your own business can be incredibly rewarding, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges along the way. We’ve already looked at how Microsoft 365 can help you be more productive, and in...
- By Will Stevens
- 8 min read
You’ve got a website, but is it a good one? Perhaps you’re planning on creating your first website and you want to make sure you get things right. So, how can you 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
- 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
- 4 min read
A great website should be generating new business. If yours is not attracting, engaging, and turning visitors into customers, then it’s not performing well. So, what’s preventing your site from succeeding? It can...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
How many times do the same people visit your website? Unless you have an online shop, there’s no reason for a prospect to visit your site more than once or twice. Once they...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Every business owner knows that having a steady flow of website traffic is key to being successful online. The more visitors you have, the more opportunities you have to introduce your offering to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
Working on starting a consultancy business online? Have a product or an app that you want to sell online? If so, you’re probably thinking the next step is to build a website. But...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
It doesn’t matter what you sell or how smooth and frictionless customers’ experience on your website is. If you’re using poor-quality images to present your products and services, your chances to gain customer...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 6 min read
As an ecommerce business owner, you go above and beyond presenting your products in the best possible light on your website, emails and social media. After all, your business and revenue depend on...