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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…
Karthik BalachanderWhen personally identifiable information (PII) that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred is shared publicly online it poses a grave threat to fraud, financial security, and potentially even to personal safety. Google has recently released a feature that allows individuals to remove such sensitive information from their databases that…
Guest AuthorHosting an online event can be a great way to improve employee engagement and have fun, whilst doing something great for your company. It can also be a positive way to help reduce stress for overworked employees and help them unwind. For companies that generate a healthy amount of exposure during their online events, finding…
Webnames.ca StaffLast month the Government of Canada announced its new Canada Digital Adoption Program aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital technologies that can help them stay competitive in Canada’s fast evolving digital economy. Through a series of programs, the CDAP will provide grants, funding and expertise to support the digital advancement of…
Guest AuthorFor most ecommerce businesses, international expansion represents the summit of reach and success. With 2.14 billion people shopping online worldwide, it’s imperative that aspiring brands make themselves available to this ever-expanding global customer base. While being a big fish in a small pond can have its benefits, there are ample opportunities for ecommerce enterprises of…
Webnames.ca Staff6 Canadian Initiatives, Organizations and Businesses that are Helping Women and Girls Thrive #BreakTheBias is the theme of International Women’s Day this year. With that theme in mind, we wanted to spotlight and celebrate some amazing Canadian women-run and/or women-owned organizations and businesses that are steadfastly working to dismantle bias, stereotype, and discrimination, as well…
Webnames.ca StaffOn February 1 the top-level .DAY domain name will launch for registration at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. If you’re affiliated with a non-profit organization that marks a meaningful day as part of an awareness campaign or fundraising effort, the .DAY domain name is an excellent choice for drawing attention to your cause. Raise awareness about…
JuliannaWe’ve witnessed an increase in sophisticated phishing emails concerning domain names over the past few weeks. We want to bring your attention to a recent specific email that has been reported to us by vigilant customers. The email purports to be from ‘ICANN’, with the subject line “ACTION REQUIRED: Your domain name will be expired…
Karthik BalachanderLock in your Black Friday savings early, year with the Webnames’ Black Friday sale that features .CA & .COM Domain names at just $9.99/yr. and includes a slew of deals on WordPress Hosting, Business Email, SSL Certificates and over a 100 other domain extensions. When is the Black Friday 2021 Sale? Black Friday 2021 falls…
JuliannaWe dive into the dangers of an SSL certificate expiring, how it happens and how you can prevent it. In today’s subscription-based world, there are always services rolling over into renewal or getting forgotten about. It’s fairly commonplace. Usually, if something is not renewed, it is not catastrophic. Worst case scenario, you forget to renew…
Cybele NegrisTomorrow is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in recognition of this important occasion, most of our Webnames team will be off. We have decided as a group that we want to take this day to honour, observe, listen, and learn about Indigenous experiences, the intergenerational harm caused by residential schools and…
Karthik BalachanderThe Internet has transformed the way we do business. Setting up a new website to sell your products, services or even your own works of art is incredibly easy these days. You can choose from a variety of platforms that have simplified connecting a customer to a manufacturer, service provider or creator. Whether you’re doing…
A. ShibliThe first usage of hashtags goes back to August 23, 2007, when Chris Messina, credited with inventing the hashtag, suggested their use on Twitter for grouping conversations. More than a decade later, hashtags have become inseparable from social media posts. But we are also using them in day-to-day text conversations with friends, to emphasize points,…
Webnames.ca StaffThe pandemic has fueled a global boom in startups, and Canada is no exception. New business applications are at an all-time high. A year of staying home has given Canadian’s plenty of time to think of new business ideas, a drive to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, and some cash in their savings to make it…
Webnames.ca StaffThousands of domains drop every week. Some owners don’t want their domains anymore, some forget to renew them, heck, some businesses close and renewing their domain is the last thing on their mind. But what a lot of website owners don’t know is the actual value a domain can have beyond just being an address…
