JuliannaThe humble wiki has been getting a lot of hype lately. Derived from the Hawaiian word for ‘quick,’ a wiki (pronounced ‘wick-ey’) is a website or online resource that allows users to add and edit content collaboratively. The term wiki also refers to server software that allows users to write and edit website content using…
JuliannaIf you have a Web presence or domain names registered around a business or product name, by now you have likely heard about ‘cybersquatting’ – the act of registering a domain name that is similar to an existing trademark, company or brand. Cybersquatters typically attempt to sell these domain names – at inflated prices –…
JuliannaIt seems that more and more people are in the position of having domain names they are not actively using, but do not necessarily want to sell. Usually these domains were registered for a business idea that wasn’t actualized, or simply because a great, potentially lucrative domain was available and/or not renewed by its original…
JuliannaSo you have heard the dirge “all the good domain names are gone!”. But have you tried to register a .COM lately? Chances are all the good generic words and short snappy phrases you searched for were taken. Okay, we admit it. It’s no longer a secret that almost all the good .COM names have…
JuliannaIf you are a business that operates primarily in Canada, registering the .CA of your business name is critical. And yes, it may be all you need to get your business online, especially if your customer base is primarily Canadian. While you can certainly make do with only a .CA, there are many compelling reasons…
JuliannaWhat are all those RSS and XML logos about? They’re popping up all over the Net. XML stands for Extensible Markup Language, which lets Web publishers describe information in a format that machines can read. That means programs can be written to look for and use those descriptions. One of the capabilities XML permits is…
JuliannaThere are numerous specialized services and resources geared towards entrepreneurs on the Internet. When used collectively, these tools help cut overhead and increase the efficiency of your business and personal activities. As your online ally, Webnames.ca would like to share some of our favourite free and low cost tools for growing your business, establishing a…
JuliannaLet’s begin with the obvious: What is .mobi? .mobi ( aka dotMobi ) is the newest top-level domain dedicated to mobile devices and websites created for them on the Mobile Web. Sponsored by a consortium of telecommunications and computing giants, including Google, Microsoft, Sony and Nokia, .mobi is also a sponsor of W3C’s Mobile Web…
JuliannaI recently read a great post on Guy Kawasaki’s blog that I wanted to share with our readers. If you are pitching your company – to customers or investors, through PR or marketing, or even face to face, it is vital to have some key talking points about your company. While you may have heard…
Through Google Alerts, I receive a daily mishmash of domain news specific to Canada. The news briefs mostly relate to domain disputes, sales of .CA domains and portfolios, news releases from other registrars, etc. Every once in a while I get an alert about something noteworthy. This was one of those mornings. Webnames.ca customer n49…
JuliannaLate last month the dotMobi Advisory Group (MAG) and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) signed an Industry Alliance Memorandum – a fancy term for agreement – to support one another’s initiatives. Why is this significant? By signing, the CWTA – Canada’s authority on wireless issues, trends and developments – has agreed to promote the…
JuliannaWhether you write your web content yourself or someone else crafts your copy for you, there are many things to consider – two of the most important are getting your message across clearly and making that message work for you as part of your search engine optimization strategy. We mentioned some tips for search engine…
From LinkedIn to Flickr to mySpace to Facebook (and these are just some of the most widely used sites) it seems like everyone’s joining social networks. Whether you focus on one, or you sign up for them all, they can be a valuable tool for meeting people and making connections on the Internet. Up until…
JuliannaThe Internet is a buzz with talk of last week’s T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference and the potential value of the domain business.com. According to the Wall Street Journal (subscribers only), business.com is now up for sale – for $400 million dollars! If this sale goes through for even considerably less than its asking price it will become…
JuliannaNew York City was host to the most recent T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference with hundreds of domain investors, service providers and industry professionals in attendance. For those who haven’t heard of T.R.A.F.F.I.C., the conference is devoted to exploring trends in the domain name industry, specifically domain monetization, investment and traffic acquisition. In addition to exhibits, seminars and…
