Webnames.ca StaffBig changes are coming soon for SSL/TLS certificates to make the internet a safer place. Starting March 15, 2026, the maximum lifespan of a new certificate will drop from 398 days to 200 days. These changes affect all certificate providers and web browsers, and they are part of a broader industry plan to strengthen online…
Webnames.ca StaffAs we wind down 2025 and look toward 2026, the domain landscape feels both familiar and gradually transforming. On the surface, the big players haven’t changed much. .COM still dominates and ccTLDs (country-code domains) continue to hold maximum trust locally. But underneath that stability, there’s been some movement in how businesses seem to be thinking…
Webnames.ca StaffOur friends at .ECO reached out to Arman Bogosyan, founder of bamboo toilet and tissue paper company, Wype, about how bamboo is a better alternative and why .ECO was the best strategy for their eco-friendly brand. What is Wype? The folks at Wype are on a mission to transform everyday essentials, starting with the bathroom.…
Webnames.ca StaffWe have recently become aware of a round of phishing emails targeting Webnames.ca customers. This has coincided with an uptick in phishing, fraudulent and scam emails industry wide and is not unique to Webanmes.ca or domain registrars. The emails we wish to draw attention to appears to come from “Webnames.ca Support” however utilize a non-Webnames…
Webnames.ca StaffIn 2000, Webnames.ca was founded out of a vision to help Canadians secure and create their own Canadian presence online using the .CA domain on the emerging Internet and World Wide web. Our taglines then and now are “securing internet identities” and “your ally on the web” – they have stood the test of time.…
Webnames.ca StaffIf you own a .CA domain name, you’re already part of one of the most trusted online communities in the world. That’s in large part because .CA is securely managed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) under strong Canadian governance, with limited to Canadian registrants, backed by high security standards, and significant reinvestment of…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames is proud to be a long-standing sponsor of Science World’s Girls and STEAM initiative, which aims to ignite a passion for innovation in the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) leaders. This year’s Girls and STEAM Summit, held on November 2nd with the theme “Future Forward,” brought together over 300 participants…
Webnames.ca StaffFor Canadian businesses stepping into the digital realm or looking to build their brand recognition, choosing the right domain name isn’t just about having a web address – it’s about establishing trustworthy online presence that resonates with Canadian customers. While we have always been huge fans of .CA, given our origin story as the original…
Webnames.ca StaffThe Future Economy is a Canadian thought leadership and media platform that produces interviews, panels, and op-eds featuring leaders from across industries. In their recent Future in Focus series for World Wide Web Day, the platform invited Canadian technology leaders like Webnames’ Co-Founder and CEO Cybele Negris to share op-eds about their vision for what…
Webnames.ca StaffIt’s officially that time of year that we celebrate being Canadian and more than ever before, Canadians are prioritizing buying from Canadian retailers when it comes to purchasing behaviour. A preference for local, values-aligned and ethically sourced products has been a dominating trend in the Canadian consumer market since the pandemic. If your business targets…
Webnames.ca StaffAre you working to make the Canadian internet better, safer or more democratic in some way? If so, your project might be eligible for some significant funding from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. One of the amazing programs a portion of your .CA registration goes to funding is the CIRA Net Good Grants initiative which…
Webnames.ca StaffWe are thrilled to announce that Webnames.ca has partnered with Wix, a world-leading platform for businesses and individuals to create, manage and grow a digital presence. With the combination of Wix and Webnames, you get the best of both worlds: Webnames’ reliable domain registration, email and security services and Wix’s end-to-end platform that lets you…
Webnames.ca StaffWe’re kicking off this year’s Black Friday savings early with a sale featuring our lowest prices of the year on new .CA, .COM. .INC and another 100+ domain extensions, in addition to business essentials such as SSL certificates and our feature-rich Managed WordPress Hosting. If you’re planning on starting something new in 2023, have been…
Webnames.ca StaffThe growth of kids-specific brands, products, media, programming, organizations and activities has been exponential over the past two decades. From clothing, skincare and furniture lines, to games and educational apps, streaming services, blogs and special events – there is a custom version of almost everything under the sun for kids. And now there is a…
Webnames.ca StaffCanada is celebrating the big 155 this July, and as temperatures soar across this beautiful country of ours, we welcome you all to join us with the 22nd edition of the Webnames Canada Day sale. The past couple of years has been challenging here in Canada and around the world. As we reflect on our…
