LauraIn an era where international trade tensions and tariffs are reshaping consumer behaviour, Canadian shoppers are increasingly turning their attention homeward. Shopping local has always been a way to support communities, but now it’s time to expand that mindset to include all of Canada as “local”. By choosing Made in Canada products and services, Canadians…
Shawn RandhawaCybersecurity and cyber resilience becomes more important with every passing year as threats grow in sophistication. Thankfully, increasing domain security, DNS and SSL is pretty simple. With just a little time and a few tweaks, you can significantly improve your protection from a variety threats such as domain theft, accidental downtime, identity fraud, business impersonation,…
LauraBluesky is more than just a social media platform; it’s an ambitious project seeking to revolutionize online interactions by transitioning from platform-centric to protocol-driven social networking. This vision, initially conceived as a research initiative within Twitter in 2019, aimed to explore decentralizing Twitter. The goal was to empower users with greater control over their data…
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 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…
LauraUnleash the power of music with the exclusive .MUSIC domain name, a unique digital platform dedicated solely to the global music industry and community. This groundbreaking initiative by dotMUSIC is a community-led effort that resonates with musicians, bands, industry professionals and organizations worldwide. Imagine having a trusted, secure, and verified .MUSIC domain – an authenticated…
LauraThe internet is an incredible tool that has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and live. However, like any powerful tool, it can also be used for harm. One of the ways that malicious actors can exploit the internet is through the abuse of top-level domains or TLDs. These TLDs are the highest level in…
JuliannaCanadian Internet Registration Authority members are encouraged to vote in the CIRA Board of Directors Election which is running from September 15 – September 22, 2022. As a member-based organization, CIRA’s 15,000-strong community of members play a critical role in helping build a trusted internet for Canadians – and this includes the act of showing…
JuliannaDomain Expiry Protection provides an additional layer of protection to prevent accidental expiry of important domain names
Karthik BalachanderWhether you run a simple one-page-website for a side hustle or manage hundreds of domains for your employer which is a large corporation, domain name security merits your attention and action. Losing control of your domain names could lead to data compromise, website downtime, fraud attempts on your customers and loss of credibility. In this…
Karthik BalachanderDomain name security is one of the many cybersecurity threats that businesses should be wary of. At Webnames, we have built a free, powerful and easy tool that can help detect potential domain compromise risks for small businesses and large organizations alike. Domain name security risks As the literal address of brands and businesses online, domain…
Karthik BalachanderHTTPS Domain Forwarding with SSL Certificates is a feature that is increasingly important to website owners and webmasters, with rising public awareness about secure websites. Improved messaging by web browsers such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox on the topic of secure websites has had a powerful impact on HTTPS traffic on Google and the…
Eshan PancholiClothing and Fashion Design is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry. The glamour and vivaciousness around the world of clothing and fashion design have captured people’s fancy from all walks of life. Today, starting a fashion business may seem competitive and daunting, but it isn’t so. In fact, your clothing and fashion design business has various…
Karthik BalachanderTen years is a long time, but we’re closing in on that mark since .XXX domains launched. For brand protection professionals, that means that Sunrise B protections on .XXX expire 10 years from Dec. 2011, which puts us at Dec. 2021 and you will need to transition to AdultBlock or AdultBlock+ to protect your brand…
JuliannaCelebrate and show your allyship with the LGTBQ community through a .GAY domain name. We’re super excited here at Webnames to be participating in the launch of a first-of-its-kind digital space for #LGBTQ communities with the new .gay domain name. It’s not every day that a new domain name extension launches, especially a top tier,…
