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Webnames.ca Opposes SOPA

By Steve on December 23, 2011 9:22 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The way we are consuming copyrighted material is changing. We are not buying CD's, DVD's, or books as much as we used to and Peer to Peer (P2P) networks have made it very easy to distribute and share media. Some of this media is in the public domain (such as old movies and books where the copyright has expired), and lots of it is available under licenses that encourage us to share and even change it without infringement (open source software and lots of the content on YouTube is copied this way). Recently released movies and music are typically not in the public domain but they are also being copied and when this happens it violates the creator's rights and is illegal.

There is nothing wrong with trying to protect the rights of those that make creative content but the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act SOPA has the potential to do much more harm than good. SOPA is a reactionary response to online piracy that would allow any domain under a registry located in the US (all gTLD's) to be blocked if it was accused of hosting content or ads that infringed copyright. It would apply to all .com domains, regardless of the location of the registrant, because the .com registry (Verisign) is in the US.

Webnames.ca does not endorse copyright infringement. What we do support is constructive engagement, such as this recent suggestion from Vint Cerf on the internet-history mailing list: http://mailman.postel.org/pipermail/internet-history/2011-December/002044.html. We also believe that models for media distribution that use the internet and protect copyright (such as iTunes and the Amazon Kindle) will continue to grow and will work without government intervention.

What are your feelings on the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act? Feel free to leave your comments.

Happy Holidays! 2011 Year in Review at Webnames.ca

By Webnames.ca Staff on December 21, 2011 1:50 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

A message from our President:

As another successful year draws to a close, on behalf of everyone at Webnames.ca I'd like to thank all of you for your business, for being a part of our growth and helping us give back to the community we serve.

We've accomplished a lot in the past year with numerous product launches, systems and infrastructure upgrades and improvements, a number of awards and accolades and very importantly, a vast list of community initiatives we supported and sponsored.

Wishing all of you and your families a wonderful and safe holiday season and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012.

Here are some of these highlights at Webnames.ca in 2011.

-Cybele Negris, Webnames.ca President

New Products and Services

New Hosting Plans
In March we saw the launch of our all new Hosting plans. Not only did our hosting get significantly better and more feature rich but so did our pricing. [Learn More]

FastTrack Web Design
In May, we launched our $499 WordPress web design program called FastTrack. This was a great addition to our Power for Small Business branch of services (which also includes our Essentials program). FastTrack has become a great resource for small businesses looking to get launched online professionally and affordably. [Learn More]

Domain Brokering
Domain Brokering was a popular new service that Webnames added this year. If there is a domain name you want but it's already taken Webnames.ca can help. Having the perfect domain name can make all the difference and our brokering agents will handle all the work at an affordable price. [Learn More]

Webnames is the first Canadian Registrar to help companies protect their Trademark in the new .XXX Top Level Domain
The new .XXX domain extension, created for the adult industry, caused a lot of controversy in the online world. Webnames.ca was proud to be the first registrar in Canada helping Trademark owners and businesses block their names from becoming the next .XXX website. Webnames.ca supported the Sunrise B phase for Trademark owners and supports General Registration. .XXX domains registered at Webnames.ca will not resolve or support live content or email. [Learn More]

New SSL and EVSSL Certificates
In addition to Webnames GeoTrust SSL certificates, we also launched several new VeriSign certificates along with some EVSSL certificates for added security. Adding VeriSign was a logical next step for us as case studies show a 10-34% increase in online transactions where VeriSign seals are displayed. [Learn More]

New Retail Pricing
Getting even lower domain pricing was made easy this year at Webnames. By purchasing multiple domains, hosting or SSL you instantly qualify to receive our lowest available domain pricing. Qualifying is easy and we received tons of great feedback on this new program. [Learn More]

Video Marketing
Webnames partnered with BBN3 Video this summer to offer professional video services. Regardless of your location, Webnames.ca can get you set up with a great ad, testimonial or profile video. [Learn More]

Acknowledgments

Webnames.ca Awarded as Best Web Hosting Provider by Web Hosting Search for our new and improved hosting that was launched in Spring 2011.
Better Business Bureau Torch Awards Finalist for Marketplace Excellence. Webnames was honored to be recognized among so many other responsible and ethical companies.
Webnames.ca President Cybele Negris Named to 13th Annual PROFIT W100 List. Cybele Negris and Webnames.ca are proud to be on the PROFIT W100 list for the 8th consecutive year!

Sponsorships

Webnames.ca was proud to support the following organizations in 2011!

Community Support

Our Management team actively sit on the boards of the following organizations:

John Demco sits on the board of CIRA
Cybele Negris is the Vice Chair of Small Business BC, was part of Small Business Roundtable, FWE Board of Directors and was part of the Advisory board for Social Media Week Vancouver.

Thank you to all our customers and supporters in 2011! This has been a wonderful 11th year for Webnames.ca and we could not have done it without your support. We will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do and continue to live by our core values, "Always Be Improving", "Amaze Every Customer with Exceptional Customer Service", & "Make a Positive Difference". Happy Holidays from all of us!

We've Added New Domain Extensions to our Portfolio!

By Amy on December 20, 2011 4:10 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Webnames.ca is excited to announce the addition of several new country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) to our current offering. Our customers can now register .CH, .CO.UK, .DE, .EU, .FR, .ME, .MX, .NL and .IN to help solidify their online identity.

"Webnames.ca has been receiving great feedback from our customers about having more choices in the domain registration process," says Webnames.ca President Cybele Negris. "We are continually looking for ways to improve and enhance our services and offerings and the addition of these ccTLDs to our current portfolio is certainly going to offer our clients more ways to protect their online identity."

The addition of .CH, .CO.UK, .DE, .EU, .FR, .ME, .MX, .NL and .IN domain extensions will give Webnames.ca customers additional flexibility when securing their online identity. Many of the new extensions offer great branding opportunities such as .ME which opens up endless personal branding opportunities (such as yourname.me), or a way to give your brand a unique and simple call to action (example: join.me).

To learn more about the new ccTLD offerings from Webnames.ca, please visit our website www.webnames.ca/services/domains/descriptions.

Transfering your domains to Webnames.ca? Visit www.webnames.ca/services/domains/transfer for more information

Webnames.ca is Proud to Sponsor vansunkidsfund.ca

By Webnames.ca Staff on November 10, 2011 3:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

After a particularly frustrating day this September, Carrie Gelson, a teacher at Seymour Elementary, an inner city school in Vancouver, sat down and wrote an open letter to the people of Vancouver. In it, she voiced her frustration with the difficulties of trying to teach children who come to school hungry, cold and emotionally stressed. She told of children arriving at school without breakfast, from homeless shelters and without appropriate clothing for the weather, of children whose home lives are so stressful they breakdown in the middle of a lesson.

The letter went viral and Vancouverites responded overwhelmingly with donations of cash, time, experiences, food and clothing. In an effort to rally a similar response for other schools with comparable needs, the Vancouver Sun, through the Vancouver Sun's Children's Fund, is launching the 'Adopt-a-School' program in the period leading up to Christmas.

"Our goal is not only to involve readers but the greater community. Many businesses and individuals have stepped forward already to help, including major corporations such as Telus, which is sponsoring the Adopt-a-School text donation program and a $1/like donation for the Children's Fund Facebook page. Others have contributed new warm clothing as well as experiences for classrooms, including a visit by one inner city classroom to the set of the Vancouver-shot television Mr. Young."

Starting November 12, readers can look for Vancouver Sun stories in print and on the Vancouver Sun website chronicling the needs of children -- from breakfast programs to winter coats -- in inner-city schools throughout Metro Vancouver.

Webnames is honoured to be a part of this initiative as webhost for vansunkidsfund.ca.

The Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Backgrounder

In 1981, then Vancouver Sun publisher Clark Davey decided to use the paper's influence and do something special for needy children in British Columbia. He determined that if we combined our journalistic talent and community commitment to inform readers about children living in poverty, about disabled, abused and at-risk children -- here in our own back yard -- then we could raise not only awareness, but money, too.

The Vancouver Sun Children's Fund was born, a non-profit charity that has raised $11 million to date through reader donations, and has disbursed nearly $7 million in grants to children's charities throughout B.C., as well as special projects such as Canuck Place, KidSafe and Children of the Street.

They have $2.5 million in an untouchable endowment fund, and today issue twice-yearly grants to more than 900 B.C. children's non-profits, from summer camps for handicapped kids to autism programs.

Adopt-a-School is their latest initiative, and they are confident that Vancouver Sun readers and the communities they live in will open their hearts and wallets to help improve the lives of Metro Vancouver's inner-city school children.

$12.50 Domain Pricing is Now Available from Webnames.ca!

By Webnames.ca Staff on November 2, 2011 11:14 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Webnames.ca is happy to announce the launch of our new Retail Pricing Program. This new program allows you to qualify for industry leading domain pricing based on the number of domains and/or services within your Webnames.ca account. Get domain pricing as low as $12.50/year!

Our Retail Pricing Program is broken down in to two price bands:

SOHO (Small Office Home Office)

BUSINESS

Click here to view the new pricing!

How Does it Work?

To qualify for the new pricing is simple. By adding domains or services like Hosting or SSL to your account, your pricing will be immediately adjusted.

See the table below for the conditions for the number of domains/services that need to be met to belong to one of the retail price bands:

Price Band	Hosting *Minimum 6 month Term	Domains	SSL	Web Builder
SOHO	1	5	1	1
Business	3	10	1	3

You may have already qualified! To view your current pricing click here to log in to your account, select 'My Account' and click on 'My Pricing'.

Learn more about our new Retail Pricing Program by visiting our website or by calling us at 1-866-221-7878.

Webnames.ca President Cybele Negris Speaks at TEDxCapU November 5th

By Webnames.ca Staff on October 21, 2011 12:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

On Saturday, November 5th , Cybele Negris, Webnames' President, will be a speaker at the TEDxCapU. Cybele's talk will address technology in an event themed: R U READY?, that is all about the impact of change on business.

"The speed of change in Technology, Expectations, Demographics is frustrating, challenging, exciting and resource-consuming! Change also presents OPPORTUNITY. How are we small and medium sized business owners choosing to embrace change and seize opportunity? How are our actions directly impacting the future of our success?"

These are the questions and ideas that will be addressed by Cybele and a fascinating panel of speakers from diverse areas with two speakers addressing each topic: technology, expectations and demographics.

TED is a non-profit devoted to "Ideas Worth Spreading". It started in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design.

Created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading," the TEDx (x=independent) program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.

The content and design of each TEDx event is unique and developed independently, but all TEDx events have several features in common.

•   TED's celebrated format: A suite of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances (live, or just TEDTalks videos from TED.com) on a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder -- and to provoke conversations that matter
•   TEDTalks videos: A minimum of two pre-recorded talks from the acclaimed TEDTalks video series (these talks are available free on TED.com)
•   Bias-free programming: Lack of any commercial, religious or political agenda

Only 100 tickets will be sold for this event. Come join 384 of Vancouver's movers and shakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders and distinguished guests as they come together to share ideas, uncover possibilities and stretch brains. The nine incredible speakers will be framed with TED Talks, live music, art and networking. Thousands more will participate via live streaming, Twitter and website access.

Tickets can be purchased HERE

Book a 60 Second Video in October, get a 30 Second Video Free!

By Amy on October 13, 2011 12:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Last month, Webnames.ca introduced Video Marketing and we are pleased to announce a great opportunity for our customers to get a 90 seconds of video for the cost of 60 seconds in October!

When you book your 60 second video shoot before October 31st, you will receive a 30 second video at no charge*!

Ad, Profile, Testimonial

This great promotion allows you to try two video styles for the price of one. Use your 60 second video for a Profile of your business, and use your 30 seconds as an advertisement for one of your products or services, or a testimonial to help connect with your customers.

Learn more about Webnames.ca Video Marketing and book your shoot before October 31st!

Want a chance to win a video?

In support of Small Business Month, Webnames.ca has partnered with Small Business BC to offer a great contest for the month of October. We're giving you the chance to win a FastTrack WordPress website or a 30 Second Professional Video!

What is FastTrack?

FastTrack is Webnames latest Web Design program, giving you a fast, professional and affordable WordPress website for just $499!

Why Video?
Webnames has partnered with BBN3 to bring our customers video production that will help you get found online, attract a new audience and increase SEO.

"Video views now account for nearly 7% of all consumer landing page behavior on small business websites - up 85% increase over 2009′s numbers."
-WebVisible, Q4 2010

Enter Now

*Some conditions apply

Webnames.ca President Cybele Negris Named to 13th Annual PROFIT W100 List

By Amy on October 13, 2011 12:07 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Webnames.ca is proud to announce that our President and Co-Founder, Cybele Negris, has been named to the 13th annual PROFIT W100 ranking of Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs.

Ranking Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs on a composite score based on the size, growth rate and profitability of their businesses, the PROFIT W100 profiles the country's most successful female business owners. Published in the November issue of PROFIT and online at www.PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT W100 is Canada's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement by women. "The PROFIT W100 are a diverse group of entrepreneurs united by their passion, dynamism and smarts," says Ian Portsmouth, PROFIT's Editor-in-Chief. "They set a tremendous example for business leaders of all kinds, and we are proud to recognize them in our 13th annual ranking of Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs."

This is the eighth consecutive year that Ms. Negris and Webnames.ca have been named to the PROFIT W100 list. She credits Webnames.ca staff and their dedication to the company's core values for Webnames.ca's success. "Webnames.ca operates in all facets of our business with integrity, ethics and community involvement. Our entire team has a passion for customer service that continually surpasses our customers' expectations. Upholding our core values, 'Amaze every customer with exceptional service', 'Always be improving' and 'Make a positive difference', our skilled staff have enabled the company to grow and thrive in 2011."

Webnames.ca improved on our 2010 ranking by 37 places, rising to #53 on the list. It has been a steady year of growth with the launch of New Web Hosting Services, Web Design, Video Production and expanding their line of SSL Certificates. To learn more about Webnames.ca services visit our website at www.webnames.ca.

Win a FastTrack WordPress Website or Professional Video in October

By Amy on October 5, 2011 1:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

In support of Small Business Month, Webnames.ca has partnered with Small Business BC to offer a great contest for the month of October.

When you're a small business, having a strong online presence is vital to your success. Having a great website that ranks in the search engines can make all the difference. Webnames.ca and Small Business BC want to make this part of your business planning simple by giving you the chance to win a FastTrack WordPress website or a 30 Second Professional Video!

What is FastTrack?

FastTrack is Webnames latest Web Design program, giving you a fast, professional and affordable WordPress website for just $499!

FastTrack includes:

A six page website built in WordPress
Custom home page banner and colour scheme
One round of revisions
One year hosting and domain name
One hour training with WordPress

Why Video?
Webnames has partnered with BBN3 to bring our customers video production that will help you get found online, attract a new audience and increase SEO.

"Video views now account for nearly 7% of all consumer landing page behavior on small business websites - up 85% increase over 2009′s numbers."
-WebVisible, Q4 2010

Contest closes October 31st, 2011. Good Luck!

Webnames.ca Announces $4.99 .CA Pricing this October

By Webnames.ca Staff on October 3, 2011 12:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Webnames.ca is excited to announce $4.99* pricing on all new 1 year .CA domain registrations in October!

Show your visitors you're Canadian with a new .CA domain name. There is no better time to register than now!

Why .CA?

Show your visitors you are proudly Canadian
.CA was the second fastest growing ccTLD this year
Registering the .CA version of your domain protects your brand

Register Now!

If you've already registered your .COM domain, ensure that you are protecting yourself or your brand by registering your .CA domain with Webnames.ca in October. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get a new .CA domain name at this great low price!

Click here to register your new .CA domain name now

*$4.99 pricing is applicable to new, 1 year registrations & new and existing retail customers only. Future renewals will be a full price.

Want to learn more about .CA? Visit our Domain Description Page

Webnames.ca Introduces New Domain Transfer Pricing

By Webnames.ca Staff on September 27, 2011 11:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Webnames.ca is happy to announce new lower Domain Transfer Pricing. Take advantage of our industry leading customer support, now at an even better price.

Transfer your .CA or .COM from your current Registrar to Webnames.ca for only $13.00!

.NET, .ORG, .BIZ and many other domain extension transfer prices have also gone down.

See Full Pricing Chart

Why Transfer to Webnames.ca?

Great pricing and great customer service are just some of the many reasons why you should transfer your domains to Webnames:

We credit you for the time remaining on your domain, plus get an extra year FREE.
Includes FREE services such as domain and email channeling.
Transfer your hosting to Webnames.ca and get three months for free and a free domain name.
Consolidate all your domains and services to one registrar. This simplifies managing your accounts and renewing services.
We maintain an A+ rating and unblemished record of zero complaints with the Better Business Bureau.
& Much More

Registrant Transfers are always free of charge.

To learn more about our new lower transfer pricing and to learn how you can transfer your domains to Webnames visit webnames.ca/services/domains/transfer

Transferring multiple domains? Call us for Volume Pricing 1-866-221-7878

Webnames.ca Introduces Professional Video Marketing

By Webnames.ca Staff on September 14, 2011 11:16 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Webnames.ca is proud to announce our partnership with BBN3 Video to bring you professional Video Services, quickly and at a great price. With 30, 60 or 90 second options to choose from, select the option that best suits your specific needs.

Why Video?

Video is hugely popular, YouTube being the 2nd most actively used search engine after Google. It's important to ensure that you are capturing traffic from those search results.

Video is Mobile friendly. The mobile market has seen an incredible growth rate of over 40% in 2010, this trend is showing no signs of slowing down. When mobile users are on the go, they can easily access your video from anywhere at anytime.

Video increases your SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
Search Engines love Video and it is a surefire way to help get you to the top of the search results. Videos in universal search results have a 41% higher click through rate than plain text.

30/60/90 Second Video Options

Select from three different video styles and three different lengths (30, 60 or 90 seconds).

Video Styles

Profile: Introduce your business or service with a Video Profile Ideal for anyone looking to showcase their business, product or service in a professional way while showing off your own personal style.

Testimonial: Show potential customers what you are all about with a video testimonial from your current customers, staff or suppliers.

Ad: Create your very own personalized advertisement.

Take a look at the profile video that BBN3 Video created for Webnames.ca over the course of one afternoon of production:

Webnames.ca and BBN3 Video want to help you get noticed online! View video examples, see pricing, learn about the process and find out how to get started by visiting our Video Services Page.

20% Off in September

Book your shoot in September for a 60 second video and receive 20% OFF! Mention this blog post to receive this limited time offer. Call our Customer Support team at 1-866-221-7878 for more information.

Web Design

Learn more ways Webnames.ca can help you improve your online visibility by visiting our Web Design Services page.

BCIC - New Ventures 2011 Finalists Announced - Awards ceremony September 22nd

By Cybele on August 30, 2011 3:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

As sponsor of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the finalists in the 2011 competition!

Webnames.ca has sponsored this competition for a number of years. As a member of the local technology community, we feel it's very important to support the innovation coming out of newer start-ups. This year's finalists are impressive and we wish them all the best on awards night.

The top ten Finalists for the 2011 competition (in alphabetical order) are:

Awesense Wireless Inc.

CapTherm Systems Inc.

FundRazr

MineSense Technologies Ltd.

Polymer Research Technologies Ltd.

Precision NanoSystems Inc.

RewardLoop

Secodix Corporation

semiosBIO Technologies Inc.

Wifarer Inc.

The Top five Agritech companies for 2011 are:

BlueION Water Technologies Inc.

Diacarbon Energy Inc.

GreenScene AgriTek Inc.

KOK Technologies

semiosBIO Technologies Inc.

The awards ceremony will take place Thursday, September 22nd at 5:30pm and nine prizes valued at $365,000 will be handed out.

Register today to attend

Webnames Introduces New SSL & EV SSL Certificates Starting from just $115/year

By Webnames.ca Staff on August 24, 2011 12:22 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Webnames.ca is excited to announce the expansion of our current GeoTrust SSL certificate offerings with the addition of several certificates from the leading brands in internet security, GeoTrust and VeriSign. Choose from our wide range of SSL Certificates, including EV SSL with the green address bar.

Security your visitors can trust

If you collect personal information through your website, you need SSL security. Without SSL encryption, this information is visible to anyone. GeoTrust and VeriSign are the leaders in internet security and are the most trusted by online shoppers.

GeoTrust provides SSL to 1/3 of the world's secure websites and case studies show a 10-34% increase in online transactions where VeriSign seals are displayed.

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Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates

EV SSL is the strongest SSL encryption available. Visitors to your website will recognize the green bar immediately, leading to increased transactions on your website.

We help save you time and money

Webnames customer support is on hand to help you install and configure your SSL Certificate.

GeoTrust SSL Certificates are available from just $115/year and VeriSign SSL Certificates from just $330/year, giving you the security you need at great value.

Want to learn more about the SSL and EV SSL Certificates available? Visit www.webnames.ca/ssl

We Have Lowered Our Domain Prices!

By Webnames.ca Staff on July 21, 2011 8:52 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Introducing Lower Domain Pricing

Webnames.ca has rolled out significantly lower domain prices on multiple year registrations and renewals for retail customers.

Our domain prices are now up to 75% lower on 10 year terms and 70% lower on 5 year terms for certain extensions like .CA.

Next time you register or renew your domain with Webnames.ca maximize your savings by choosing a longer term. lower prices.png

"Our customers have been responding well to the new changes," says Vlad, one of the Support team members at Webnames.ca. "When they call to renew for two years and find out that they can renew for 3 for just a few dollars more, they are very happy."

Customers can expect the same great service standards Webnames.ca is known for, but now take advantage of competitively low pricing.

Below is a snapshot of our new lower pricing available to standard retail accounts:

Longer Domain Terms Have Added Benefits

It's not a change that is going to rocket your website to the top of Google, but SEO experts agree there are search engine benefits to registering your domain for a longer term.

Google and other search engines are believed to take "credibility factors" in to account in their algorithms. Credible websites have certain things in common, one of which is that their domain names tend to be registered for longer terms - 2, 5, 10 years - indicating a commitment to their online identity and business.

While it's not going to make or break your SEO game, our take is this: if you plan on being around for a while, why wouldn't you secure your name for longer? It will save you money, save you the annoyance of yearly renewals and might even boost your SEO a little! [Learn More]

Sign into your Webnames Account for Complete Pricing Information

How do you know if you qualify for our new pricing? Login to your Webnames.ca account and visit your "My Pricing" page , or speak with us directly by calling our Customer Support team at 1-866-221-7878 for more information.

Details on our new pricing can be found on our website at www.webnames.ca/services/pricing.

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