Webnames Blog

Potential scam alert: Domain expiration notices from ‘Domain Registry’

Posted on August 9, 2019 by

An old scam in the domain names industry is back, this merits a throwback post about Domain Slamming. We first wrote about the shady marketing practices of a company that called itself the ‘Domain Registry of Canada’ all the way back in 2011. Read on to know more about how to protect yourself from these practices.

Identifying legitimate looking tactics used by hackers to get inside your organization

Posted on August 7, 2019August 8, 2019 by

Rob Williamson

So you think that site is safe?

It is common myth that cyber thieves and hackers can be avoided by having a good anti-spam filter, a firewall, and anti-virus software installed at the end-points (endpoint = user).

Does a small business website really need SSD Hosting?

Posted on July 29, 2019July 30, 2019 by

Karthik Balachander

A Solid-State Drive (SSD) uses a data storage technology that provides dramatic improvement in the speed at which data is stored and retrieved from a storage device, as compared to classic magnetic hard disk drives (HDD). SSD Hosting is a web hosting service that uses solid state drives for its storage, thereby delivering superior read-write speeds, reliability and performance for websites and applications hosted on the server. Let’s dive deep to look at whether small businesses need hosting that uses SSD storage.

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7 Simple Strategies to Find a Great Business Name

Posted on July 4, 2019August 9, 2019 by

A. Shibli

What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”

So goes the eternally popular line from Shakespeare in his play Romeo and Juliet. This statement seemed to hold true in those days. Ironically, many would disagree with Shakespeare today, for a name means and defines everything. Even “a girl who had no name”, chose to become “Arya Stark of Winterfell” in the end. (Surely, GOT fans would agree with this!)

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Is Your Website in Perfect Form to Convert Visitors?

Posted on July 3, 2019July 10, 2019 by

Julianna

You’ve optimized your site content, so it’s driving decent search traffic. Check. You’re managing to get visitors to your website. Kudos. And, they have every intention of filling out that form for your white paper or signing up for your newsletter until they see this …

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Should you enable Automatic Updates to WordPress on your WordPress Hosting?

Posted on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by

Karthik Balachander

Most WordPress Hosting solutions in the market include ‘automatic updates’ as part of their offering. Why then, are we even toying with the question of whether you should enable these automatic updates?

Five Steps for Protecting your Business from Brandjacking

Posted on June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 by

A. Shibli

Individual victim losses due to internet crime were greater than $1.4 billion in 2017, and those numbers continue to climb. If you think you are well-protected from cybercrime, think again. It’s more than likely that you are overlooking important areas of vulnerability, such as your brand identity. Today, your online reputation can make or break your business. Companies spend untold amounts of money on advertising and marketing but can get close-fisted when it comes to investing in their brand’s security.

A powerful tool to find the best .CA domains coming up for release

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by

Jordan Rieger

Webnames’ TBR page gets a refresh to be more user-friendly

We’re happy to announce our new page for browsing TBR domains! But what are TBR domains? Read on for a little context. (If you’re already familiar with TBR, skip ahead to read about our improved UI.)

Managed WordPress Hosting is Here (and your Website says “Thank You”)

Posted on May 1, 2019June 25, 2019 by

Julianna

With so many of our customers using WordPress, we’re excited to introduce our new line of managed hosting plans designed specifically for WordPress users and their websites. Whether you use WordPress for a simple personal blog or are in the business of designing high-end websites for clients, our WordPress hosting offers improved performance, reduced maintenance, proactive security, and a host of powerful tools to help you create a beautiful website.

Simple Tips to Increase WordPress Website Security Today

Posted on April 25, 2019May 2, 2019 by

Shawn Randhawa

If you ran a store, would you leave it at night with the door unlocked? Would you choose not to get an alarm system or insurance? Not exactly a brilliant way to keep your merchandise safe. Yet, that’s what millions of people do when they manage WordPress sites without proper security systems in place and without regularly updating their plugins.

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What’s in a [New] Domain and How To Zero In on a Great One

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by

Bailia Lazarus

Let’s say you owned a martial arts studio called Main Street Ninja and after searching these are the best domain names you can find: mainstreet-ninja.com or mainstreetninja.org. Which would you choose?

.INC – The Definitive Domain Name for Business is Now Available

Posted on April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Millions of company names worldwide end with “.inc” and now there is a domain to match. The new .INC domain has officially launched and is available for Sunrise registration by trademark holders, with General Availability slated to begin on May 07, 2019.

How to Choose the Right Domain Name for a Startup or Business

Posted on March 27, 2019March 28, 2019 by

Julianna

Your domain matters. It’s the foundation of your brand online. It will be referenced in everything you do including business cards, social media posts, digital and print advertising, signage, media coverage, and beyond. Getting the best domain that you possibly can from the beginning is one of the smartest marketing investments you will ever make – and understanding this at the start of your business journey will empower your brand for digital success.