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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…
JuliannaYou are invited to attend CIRA’s Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Pan Pacific Hotelin Vancouver, BC. CIRA invites attendees to share ideas, network with colleagues, provide feedback and help shape the future of the Internet in Canada! This year’s keynote speaker is Amber MacArthur, host of “Webnation” on CityNews…
Garrett SaundryYou’ve been thinking about starting a blog for yourself or your business, but haven’t really done anything about it. You may have either thought that it was something overly complicated or you have just never set aside a block of time to sit down and get organized. Well good news, it’s neither difficult or very time consuming,…
JuliannaMy colleague Lindsay has referenced Tara Hunt’s great blog HorsePigCow on Webnames Blog before. We like the way she thinks about things like customers, marketing and the Web. Tara specializes in ‘community marketing’ which she describes as not “community building, but rather, delighting and enchanting those people already part of your community – through product,…
JuliannaHooray! Webnames.ca is pleased to announce our sponsorship of Northern Voice 2008, Canada’s two day personal blogging and social media conference taking place in Vancouver on February 22-23. What’s more, the event just got better with a new workshop aimed at ‘aspiring geeks’. Announced on Wednesday, Northern Voice’s “Internet Bootcamp” will take place alongside Friday’s…
Garrett SaundryThe following is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the Boston Globe on 18 Dec 2007: Two special education students at the controversial Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Canton were wrongfully delivered dozens of punishing electrical shocks in August based on a prank phone call from a former student posing as a supervisor,…
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