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Webnames.ca StaffAuctions have been used for years in the aftermarket, pioneered by the .com and .net domain extensions. Many domain extensions go to auction once they have expired (except for .ca which uses the first-come, first-served method, where the first registration request received secures the domain). Then came .MOBI. The first domain extension to allocate first-release…
JuliannaSetting pricing is tricky – what is your product or service worth, how much is too much and how can you entice customers to buy what you are selling? While you may never figure out if your price structure is exactly right, there are a few things you can do to encourage customers to buy…
JuliannaIt’s no surprise that as a domain registrar, one of the things we are experts at is managing domains. So if I tell you that purchasing and transferring an aftermarket domain is easy, you might think it’s just because I work with Webnames.ca, but I recently had a chance to experience the process from a…
Webnames.ca StaffWith the advent of Web 2.0 the Internet has become more of a community then ever before. Sites like Myspace.com and Facebook are hugely popular, and so they should be. They’ve created thriving online communities, but I’m not here to talk about that, my post today is about the best social networking site on the…
If you have ever given a conference talk, led a seminar group, or even hosted a meeting with accompanying PowerPoint presentation on WebEx, you have probably heard the request “can we get a copy of your slides?” Sending a large PowerPoint file via email and ensuring you have locked editing rights can be a bit…
Steve SmithCraig Newmark is a new world order guy. For those of you who don’t follow his blog I encourage you to start. Last week Craig was interviewed by Charlie Rose; the discussion left an impression. He not only knows about the Web, but also knows how the democratization of the Web is now changing our culture…
JuliannaFrom the name you might guess that HorsePigCow is a blog about livestock, but it’s actually the blog of community marketing specialist Tara Hunt. A Canadian transplant in San Francisco, Hunt is one half of Citizen Agency a consultancy that specializes in developing community-centric strategies around product research, design, development and marketing.” Community is definitely…
JuliannaIs the focus of your business your customers? Long time customer advocate Becky Carrol thinks it should be – enough to start a business and a blog around it. Carrol’s Customers Rock blog is a great resource for anyone looking to take a more strategic role in their marketing by putting customers first. She recently…
JuliannaAnswering your questions about Webnames.ca Products and Services How to Register an Expiring .CA Domain Name Building out your domain name portfolio? Looking for a great domain name, but finding your top picks already registered? Did you know you can preview and preregister expiring .CA domain names? When a .CA domain name is not renewed…
JuliannaDigital Certificates – also known as SSL Certificates – are increasingly becoming ‘de rigueur’ for all manners of websites, especially business websites where financial transactions transpire. Essentially, a ‘Digital Cert’ is an ID document or ‘signature’ that is attached to electronic messages and/or files to provide enhanced security. This signature contains information about the certificate…
JuliannaThe World Wide Web is leveling the playing field for many small businesses. There are many free online resources that allow your small business to test the kinds of e-business concepts and strategies that Big Business has been using for years. Check out the following tools to convert your documents into PDFs, fine-tune your customer…
JuliannaWebsites devoted to business matters are seemingly endless on the Net. Most are mediocre and many are downright disappointing once you poke around a little bit. No stringent criteria was applied while compiling this resource list, rather these are websites that we use ourselves, have been recommended to us by colleagues and customers, and where…
JuliannaThere are so many excellent low-cost and free tools kicking around on the Internet that I almost don’t know where to begin … Collectively these resources have enormous potential to facilitate your planning, cut costs and increase the efficiency your business especially when you’re getting started. As more utilities become web based, integrating multiple services…
JuliannaSo you’ve launched a website and now you want to know how it’s performing. It goes without saying that getting a handle on your web stats is important. The earlier the better. Accurate measurement and meaningful analysis are pre-requisite to increasing your online success. Really, the act of measuring is important in and of itself.…
JuliannaThe humble wiki has been getting a lot of hype lately. Derived from the Hawaiian word for ‘quick,’ a wiki (pronounced ‘wick-ey’) is a website or online resource that allows users to add and edit content collaboratively. The term wiki also refers to server software that allows users to write and edit website content using…
