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Webnames.ca StaffAlexa.com tracks what we are all doing on the web. They rank websites globally based on hits. They also break it down by country. You can get an interesting snapshot of a country through their top 100 websites hit list. There is something deliciously voyeuristic in comparing and contrasting web viewing habits. Are we all like minded individuals…err…
JuliannaThe 5th annual Northern Voice non-profit personal blogging and social media conference is being held February 20-21, 2009 at UBC. This is Webnames.ca’s third time sponsoring the event, and we’re thrilled to be involved! Before you get too excited, I’m sad to report that the Saturday blogging conference is already sold out. If you are…
Cybele NegrisAs Chair of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs e-series Program, I would like to congratulate the upcoming 2009 e-series class for being chosen. The FWE e-series Program is a unique set of entrepreneurial education sessions for women entrepreneurs of high growth, leveragable businesses. The mission of the e-series Program is to provide female entrepreneurs exposure…
Cybele NegrisThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has published their 2008 Annual Report. The report details ICANN’s achievements in 2008. Highlights include their three 2008 major initiatives: 1. Process for introducing new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the Internet; 2. Introduction of internationalized domain names (IDNs); and 3. Extensive consultations on Improving Institutional…
Nick CaristinosAlthough not all of the sites that list the top 100 visited websites agree on the list of 100 they do when taken collectively give a pretty clear image of what people are looking for online. By reviewing the top 100 website lists at www.Alexa.com, www.Quantcast.com, and www.web100.com, one can gain a clearer picture of…
Garrett SaundrySo watching an episode of Oprah’s Favourite Things this year, a brilliant idea hit me. We need a Webnames version of it. It’s not going to create the frenzy that a free Internet fridge or a HD camcorder will but I do want to see some screaming, some tears and even a fainting spell or two. I…
JuliannaWe’re in the early days of using Twitter, and while we’re struggling with it a little, it certainly has been interesting. Twitter was not designed with businesses in mind; however, corporate culture has embraced it in a big way over the past year. For the uninitiated, Twitter is a social messaging utility that is often…
Garrett SaundryMost of us have computers at home these days and we seem to take for granted the fact that we turn it on, click on the fancy little button for internet and find ourselves up to no good in less than 30 seconds. Computers are sort of like cars to most of us, we turn…
Cybele NegrisYou say you haven’t heard about dot-TEL yet! I’m suprised. Webnames.ca has been inundated by media wanting to hear more about what dot-TEL is all about. John Demco, co-founder of Webnames.ca and founder of .CA for Canada has been across the country in recent weeks at the request of media to speak about dot-TEL. He’s…
Cybele NegrisWhen a new domain extension comes out, I get emails from all my friends and associates through the various entrepreneur/business organizations I’m involved with. The question inevitably, “do I need this?” My answer usually is, “it depends.” I typically come back with a number of questions to qualify whether someone actually needs a new domain: …
Webnames.ca President, Stephen Smith spoke yesterday to members of the Domain Names & Trademarks on the Internet Committee as an invited speaker at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada conference in Toronto. Mr Smith spoke to members of the committee for an hour about .TEL and it’s importance to trademark holders including the rules and…
This week our CEO, Stephen Smith, is attending the IPIC (Intellectual Property Institute of Canada) 82nd annual general meeting in Toronto. The meeting runs for two days (October 16-17) and covers topics specific to Patents, Trademarks, Copyright and Industrial Designs. Steve will be attending various sessions, as well as meeting with and presenting to the…
Garrett SaundryIn the fast paced digital media frenzied world of today, it’s nice to see a little old school every once in a while. We’re used to seeing ads on TV’s in elevators, transit hubs, waiting areas and even bathrooms. How do you make an impact on people and get your point across in today’s digital…
Steve SmithYesterday in Gastown, Webnames.ca participated in Vancouver’s first annual Canary Derby. Along with approximately 20 other technology companies, the Webnames.ca team built and raced a soap box car to raise money in support of the Canary Foundation. It was a huge success. For those who don’t know, the Canary Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to…
Nick CaristinosOn Wednesday September 10th Vancouver played host to CIRA for their 2008 Annual General meeting. Around 140 or so CIRA members attended the meeting and keynote at the Pan Pacific Hotel. The Setting Guests were signed in and members were given their name tags and their ballots for the fabulous door prizes before moving on…
