It has been years in the making but the new domain extensions are finally here! The domains will be launching at a furious pace and will be released in batches. Domains like .CLOTHING, .BIKE and .VENTURES will be available next week while other new domain extensions like .BLOG, .APP and .WEB are being released soon! With…
Neil LimFrom Idea to Open: Entrepreneurship Event The second From Idea to Open event hosted by Write Ahead Consulting is next week, on November 27 from 5:30 – 8 pm. Join 100 other new entrepreneurs for an evening of networking with industry professionals and organizations that can get your idea to open sooner! From…
Neil LimThe “Domain Explosion” has begun! On November 26th, 2013, the first seven (7) new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) extensions will open: .BIKE .CLOTHING .GURU .HOLDINGS .PLUMBING .SINGLES .VENTURES The first 60 days is a “Sunrise Period” exclusive to Trademark Holders. Non-trademark holders will be able to pre-book for the General Availability phase which begins…
Neil LimAre you a full-time mom and an entrepreneur? Join the Reinventing M Network as they host the mSummit on November 16, 2013! Attendees of the event gain access to: 1. Catered Breakfast Keynote For all the mom entrepreneurs out there looking for guidance, the mSummit kicks off with mentorship stories from Jilly Earthy, Regional Director…
Neil LimWebnames.ca President and Co-Founder Cybele Negris’ new article on is now available on Business in Vancouver. In this article, she talks about the different scams that attempt to steal your domain names – particularly branded domains – away from you. In this article, Cybele talks about ways to protect yourself from these types of scams.…
Neil LimThis October, Webnames.ca is proud to launch our new Canadian web hosting plans! Introducing As Much As You Need Hosting! As Much As You Need (AMAYN) is a great new feature to all our Canadian web hosting plans. Designed with businesses and entrepreneurs in mind, our Canadian web hosting plans now grow as your business grows.…
A .TEL domain is an amazing tool, either for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or as a networking tool. While it isn’t as sexy as a .COM or .CA, or a niche domain like .CO, .TEL domains have the advantage of being memorable, easy to set up and completely mobile; making them the perfect tool for…
Neil LimSmall businesses play a critical role in the Canadian economy. In BC alone, over one million people are employed by small businesses and over 98 per cent of all Canadian businesses are classified as a small business. With such a vital role in Canada’s economy, BC Minister Naomi Yamamoto appointed George Farkas to lead the…
Neil LimWebnames.ca is having a .CA domain sale for only $4.99! Small Business month is here and this is the perfect time to register your business name and protect your brand online! Why .CA? Canada’s digital flag online – Created by Webnames.ca Co-founder John Demco, .CA is exclusive to Canadians, and has become Canada’s…
Neil LimA few weeks ago, we published a blog on how to determine if a website is a fake, fraud or a scam. The blog was informative, with great content and advice; and we felt that it deserved a follow up post. This follow up post comes from the perspective of a business, rather than the…
Neil LimOctober is Small Business Month and also marks the beginning of beer festivals and events all over the world. Here in BC, October is Craft Beer month, celebrating the different products of microbreweries all over British Columbia. With October being such a beer (and business) oriented month, we thought we’d talk about the new .beer…
Neil LimOctober is Small Business Month and a great time for businesses and entrepreneurs to connect with each other at the 16th Annual SOHO|SME Expo! Happening in three cities, over three weeks, we would like to invite you to join us! TORONTO – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, Hyatt Regency on King VANCOUVER – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24,…
Neil LimWebnames.ca President and Co-Founder, Cybele Negris’ new article on Business in Vancouver is out and talks about some best practices to keep your mobile device secure. Mobile phones have become a significant part of our lives. Here are a few tips on how to reinforce the security of your mobile device: 1. Password or PIN…
Neil LimAs a sponsor of the 2013 BCIC-New Ventures competition, we would like to congratulate all the winners of this year’s competition. These companies Webnames.ca has been a sponsor for the competition for a number of years and as a member of the local technology community, supporting innovation and local start-up companies is very important to…
Neil LimOn September 10, 2013, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce met with Hon. James Moore, Minister of Industry to talk about the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), otherwise known as Bill C-28. The discussion covered the implications of the CASL for businesses, it’s impact on marketers and costs on businesses. What is the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation? …
