Out of an abundance of caution, our team at Webnames.ca would like to draw attention to a wave of misleading renewal messages being sent to domain owners across Canada, including some customers of Webnames.ca. These messages can be easy to mistake for a legitimate renewal notice, as they have been written and designed to mimic renewal…

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Big changes are coming soon for SSL/TLS certificates to make the internet a safer place. Starting March 15, 2026, the maximum lifespan of a new certificate will drop from 398 days to 200 days. These changes affect all certificate providers and web browsers, and they are part of a broader industry plan to strengthen online…

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* Updated by Webnames, February 2026 If you have multiple domains spread across different domain registrars, you should consider transferring them all to one place. This is an often overlooked part of the upkeep of your digital presence and can help enhance your overall digital security. Transferring your domain names is a pretty straightforward process…

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Every January, most of us dive into fresh starts like new routines, new calendars… maybe even new gym memberships we swear this time we’re going to stick to. But there’s one reset that often gets overlooked, and it’s arguably more important than all the others combined: Your annual (or ideally semi-annual) digital security check-up. Cybersecurity…

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As we wind down 2025 and look toward 2026, the domain landscape feels both familiar and gradually transforming. On the surface, the big players haven’t changed much. .COM still dominates and ccTLDs (country-code domains) continue to hold maximum trust locally. But underneath that stability, there’s been some movement in how businesses seem to be thinking…

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Our friends at .ECO reached out to Arman Bogosyan, founder of bamboo toilet and tissue paper company, Wype, about how bamboo is a better alternative and why .ECO was the best strategy for their eco-friendly brand. What is Wype? The folks at Wype are on a mission to transform everyday essentials, starting with the bathroom.…

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This past Saturday, November 15, Laura and Julianna of Webnames.ca had the privilege of hosting an interactive showcase booth as a partner in the 8th annual Girls and STEAM Summit, hosted by Science World in Vancouver. The Summit brought together 300 curious young people (ages 12–14, primarily gender identifying girls but inclusive of participants and mentors of many gender identifies) for…

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Administering sizeable domain name portfolios and DNS settings can be tedious and time-consuming, especially for organizations overseeing a large number of domain names, DNS records, online services, and SSL certificates. That’s why Webnames has modernized its JSON/REST API to make domain and DNS management faster, more secure, and easier to automate. What’s an API —…

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The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the… flawless DNS resolution? It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for since 1993, our Toronto Blue Jays taking centre stage in the 2025 World Series. As everyone focuses on the diamond where the players are playing their hearts out, there’s an entirely different game being…

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We have recently become aware of a round of phishing emails targeting Webnames.ca customers. This has coincided with an uptick in phishing, fraudulent and scam emails industry wide and is not unique to Webanmes.ca or domain registrars. The emails we wish to draw attention to appears to come from “Webnames.ca Support” however utilize a non-Webnames…

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In 2000, Webnames.ca was founded out of a vision to help Canadians secure and create their own Canadian presence online using the .CA domain on the emerging Internet and World Wide web. Our taglines then and now are “securing internet identities” and “your ally on the web” – they have stood the test of time.…

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If you own a .CA domain name, you’re already part of one of the most trusted online communities in the world. That’s in large part because .CA is securely managed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) under strong Canadian governance, with limited to Canadian registrants, backed by high security standards, and significant reinvestment of…

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Note: This article on detecting whether a website is a fraud or scam was first published in September 2013, was updated for 2020, and has been updated again to reflect the current climate in 2025. The updates reflect recent internet security best practices and emerging threats and trends in the industry. We will always try…

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Website speed isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore—it’s become the foundation of successful online business. Canadian companies face some unique hurdles when it comes to website performance. We’re talking about serving users across massive distances while competing with international sites that might have serious technical advantages. The numbers don’t lie: studies consistently show that even a…

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Disclaimer: The following information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Border crossing policies and enforcement can change rapidly, and individual circumstances may vary. We strongly recommend that you always consult with a qualified attorney for specific legal guidance regarding your situation. The gentle hum of an engine, the open road…

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A short domain name can pack a wealth of information for your website visitors. Think of it as your digital address, it not only tells people where to find you, but it also gives them a sense of your identity and location. Just as a street address can reveal whether a place in nearby or…

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In an era where international trade tensions and tariffs are reshaping consumer behaviour, Canadian shoppers are increasingly turning their attention homeward. Shopping local has always been a way to support communities, but now it’s time to expand that mindset to include all of Canada as “local”. By choosing Made in Canada products and services, Canadians…

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Cybersecurity and cyber resilience becomes more important with every passing year as threats grow in sophistication. Thankfully, increasing domain security, DNS and SSL is pretty simple. With just a little time and a few tweaks, you can significantly improve your protection from a variety threats such as domain theft, accidental downtime, identity fraud, business impersonation,…

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Bluesky is more than just a social media platform; it’s an ambitious project seeking to revolutionize online interactions by transitioning from platform-centric to protocol-driven social networking. This vision, initially conceived as a research initiative within Twitter in 2019, aimed to explore decentralizing Twitter. The goal was to empower users with greater control over their data…

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Webnames is proud to be a long-standing sponsor of Science World’s Girls and STEAM initiative, which aims to ignite a passion for innovation in the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) leaders. This year’s Girls and STEAM Summit, held on November 2nd with the theme “Future Forward,” brought together over 300 participants…

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