JuliannaStarting a business can be tough—not only do you want to choose the perfect domain name, but also cover all your bases for finding a great registrar, protecting your online brand and marketing your business. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 150 tips, tactics and tools for starting a business in .CA…
Shawn RandhawaSo you have an idea for a business, and you know it’s a winner. But you need the perfect domain: something professional, memorable, succinct and effective. Your domain is your web address online, and an essential part of your online presence—you want it to further your marketing efforts, help you reach your audience and reflect…
Judith TraceyAcross the country, Canadians are getting together to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. As we approach a milestone anniversary for our country, there are many reasons we are proud to be Canadian—our nature, culture, businesses and accepting (if overly polite) national identity. Another reason to be proud? .CA, Canada’s very own ccTLD, turns 30 years old…
Webnames.ca Staff“I’m going to the store.” “Which store did you buy that at?” “I love that store.” Just think about how many times a day you say the word store, think about a store or actually go to the store? As a retailer, shouldn’t your domain name convey that you are in fact a store? There…
Lisa Wills2017 is a fantastic year to be celebrating milestones – both culturally and digitally. Canada is turning 150 years old this year and the dot-CA domain extension recently turned 30. These anniversaries remind us that we are a big country with a small population and we rely on nation building entities to keep us together.…
JuliannaAs many of you know, Webnames has a special history with .CA . Our co-founder, John Demco, conceived of the .CA country code for Canada, created the original registry at the University of British Columbia and voluntarily maintained it for 13 years before transitioning it to CIRA’s custodianship and governance. During that time John and…
JuliannaIt’s easy to think “all the good names have been taken” and to be honest, most of them have, at least in the major extensions like .COM, .ORG, .BIZ and .NET. But now you can take a second kick at the domain name can and get an incredible domain on the Webnames.ca Domain Aftermarket. What…
JuliannaMay is finally here! After a long winter, it’s time to dust off the cobwebs and get to work on new projects, be they personal or professional. With that in mind, we have some great domain extensions on sale this month, including: .WORK – Pick up a .WORK domain for only $1.99 (regularly $9.99 US)…
JuliannaTomorrow we celebrate Earth Day. For environmentally conscious brands, products, organizations and communities there are now a variety of domain names and specialized namespaces to choose from that can be used communicate earth-friendly programs, products, goals and values. You might be surprised at the available options. .ECO is short, memorable and has a clear use…
JuliannaApril is right around the corner, and so are a handful of great new domain extensions. Here they are in order of their General Registration launch dates: .FUN – April 05, 2017 Short and memorable, .FUN is the perfect online destination for entertainment, humour, recreation, products and activities that bring joy to people. MakeThings.fun with…
JuliannaAnother new gTLD is set to launch in April. Yup, we get it. You have heard this all before … With the introduction of so many new domain extensions in recent years, businesses and orgs, as well as marketing teams, IP managers and technical administrators of domain portfolios are becoming immune to the messages new…
Neil LimWhether you’re want to be the next Amazon or pioneer something completely new, the online world is a competitive landscape. From big box brands to niche e-commerce sites, having the right product isn’t enough; you’ve got to be found. Aside from the benefits of SEO and optimizing your page to attract local customers, it needs…
Garrett SaundryOn December 1, 2016, changes to ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) will go into effect. Changes to ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP), the policy governing how domains are transferred between registrars and registrants, will go into effect on December 1, 2016. The ICANN IRTP, the policy governing how domains are transferred between registrars and registrants,…
Neil LimThe .BLOG domain is launching soon and it’s perfect for all creatives, writers, businesses and thought-leaders. Blogging has grown from being simple online diaries into powerful content that fuels businesses all over the world. From articles and infographics to webinars and podcasts, blogs have become the bridge that connects businesses and customers online. But no matter…
Neil LimFor e-commerce businesses, a domain name is a pretty big deal. It’s an important part of your business because it’s how customers find your store online. But we also know finding the right domain can be challenging with all the new gTLDs now available. As a consumer, it’s easier to fall into the normal naming scheme…
