A. ShibliThere’s a lot more in a name than you can imagine. Names give your business identity. It is your first point of interaction with your potential customers and getting it right brings you that much closer to forging a lasting relationship with them. Names are crucial in the online world because, unlike at a store…
JuliannaThe pandemic has been a boon for cybercriminals. Hackers, scammers, and spammers seem to be thriving as the rest of society practices social distancing, and businesses adapt to working from home. Agencies across the globe are reporting unprecedented rises in cyber scams of all kinds, particularly those exploiting our increased interest in COVID-19 related news,…
Webnames.ca StaffThank you to everyone who attended our webinar Cybersecurity for Home Networks & Small Businesses during COVID-19 last week, and special thanks to Jon Lewis, Product Marketer with CIRA Cybersecurity Services, for co-presenting. It was fantastic to have such an engaged and interested group! As promised, and since we were not able to address most…
JuliannaCOVID-19 has brought on new and unique cybersecurity challenges to business owners and IT teams, largely because this is the first time many Canadian organizations have to learn how to manage remote workers, as well as rapidly scale up their remote working capabilities. Practically overnight, businesses have been flipped on their heads. Whether you’re a…
Karthik BalachanderWhether you’re a student taking online classes, or an employee working from home for the first time, you need to guard against security threats and cyberattacks online. When you’re at school or in the office, you’re often protected by an IT team or a service provider that manages systems to protect you from cyber criminals.…
Webnames.ca StaffThese are very challenging times for small businesses. As governments around the world enact measures to help small businesses stay open and keep employees on the payroll during the global COVID-19 pandemic, spending on new customer acquisition has become drastically curtailed to non-existent for many as business owners focus on survival. Whether it’s a V-curve…
Simon Dwight KellerIf you’re passionate about a subject or topic, a website or blog is a fantastic way to share your opinions, expertise and tips with others. A membership website is a great way to build a tight community around your content, reward your most loyal followers, and build deeper ties with your audience. Do it right,…
Karthik BalachanderLike you, we at Webnames.ca are deeply concerned with the impact to the health and well-being of our employees and customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our thoughts are with each one of you who has been directly or indirectly affected by this virus, and we hope that you stay safe and healthy. Webnames Services…
A. ShibliContent marketing isn’t rocket science but it isn’t a cakewalk either. Like any other marketing tactic, it takes continuous trial and error and multiple mistakes along the way to start getting things right. Content marketing is one of the best ways to grow your business. In fact, some of the biggest brands have been using…
JuliannaAs a long-time watcher of the Canadian internet landscape, I’ve witnessed many individuals and businesses get online. You may have many different motivations for starting a website. Launching a business. Hyping a side hustle. Sharing your qualifications. Promoting an event. Rallying the community. Or just simply bringing your story or passion to life online. Even with…
JuliannaDo you ever wish the process of getting online was simpler? Are you in year three of “launch website” being on your to-do list? Are you a solo-prenuer, small business, community group, or passion project enthusiast that needs a simple, great looking, mobile-friendly web presence? If you responded “yes” to any or all of the…
Karthik BalachanderDomain Monitoring is an automated service that periodically scans domains registered in over 1000 domain extensions for mentions of your brand keywords to detect brand and trademark infringements. This helps businesses guard themselves against online threats, cyber-squatting and fraud and forms the basis of your brand protection strategy. Brand Protection online is a significant challenge…
Jack ParrishThe pursuit of stronger data security and the need for stronger user protections is continually driving the evolution of SSL. On a continuous basis, new protocols and safety provisions are being introduced by the major browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari. As a result of this is HTTPS, and encryption as a…
Jordan RiegerA CDN (Content Delivery Network) is a popular service used by websites to streamline and manage the speed and performance of its assets to visitors. Read on to learn more about the benefits of a CDN, disadvantages if any and to help determine whether your website need a CDN. The Dilemma As your web site…
David HallNote: This article on detecting whether a website is a fraud or scam was first published in Sep. 2013 and has been updated for 2020. The updates reflect recent internet security best practices and emerging threats and trends in the industry. Fraud on the internet is almost as old as the internet itself. Experts have…
