JuliannaMasa, we’re super excited that you have agreed to share your story with us, our customers and followers. So let’s get to it, we have some questions for you. First off, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? I work as a freelance writer, kind of a hunter-gatherer of…
JuliannaAnother new gTLD is set to launch in April. Yup, we get it. You have heard this all before … With the introduction of so many new domain extensions in recent years, businesses and orgs, as well as marketing teams, IP managers and technical administrators of domain portfolios are becoming immune to the messages new…
Neil LimLocal SEO has been a popular tactic employed by small businesses over the last few years. Compared to its national counterpart, local search optimization gives local businesses a competitive edge against larger and well-established businesses. Overall, it’s a valuable tactic that every small business needs to consider, especially with the rise of mobile devices. Local…
Neil LimWhether you’re want to be the next Amazon or pioneer something completely new, the online world is a competitive landscape. From big box brands to niche e-commerce sites, having the right product isn’t enough; you’ve got to be found. Aside from the benefits of SEO and optimizing your page to attract local customers, it needs…
Garrett SaundryOn December 1, 2016, changes to ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) will go into effect. Changes to ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP), the policy governing how domains are transferred between registrars and registrants, will go into effect on December 1, 2016. The ICANN IRTP, the policy governing how domains are transferred between registrars and registrants,…
Cybele NegrisIn my role as Vice-Chair of the Small Business Roundtable of BC, I work with industry leaders and other small business owners to identify key issues and opportunities facing small businesses in British Columbia and to develop recommendations for small business and government on strategies to enhance small business growth and success. One of our…
Neil LimThe .BLOG domain is launching soon and it’s perfect for all creatives, writers, businesses and thought-leaders. Blogging has grown from being simple online diaries into powerful content that fuels businesses all over the world. From articles and infographics to webinars and podcasts, blogs have become the bridge that connects businesses and customers online. But no matter…
Neil LimNeed some free stock photos for your next project? Check out our list of top stock photo libraries. Let’s be honest, most stock photo sites out there charge an arm and a leg for a single image. It’s hard to justify paying a high price for an image that you might only use once but incorporating an image…
Neil LimIn this article, we share the best SEO plugins for WordPress to optimize your website and rank better on search engines. Search engines are a major source of traffic for most websites so optimizing your pages to rank on Google is important. With tons of SEO plugins available on WordPress, our customers often ask us…
Neil LimFor e-commerce businesses, a domain name is a pretty big deal. It’s an important part of your business because it’s how customers find your store online. But we also know finding the right domain can be challenging with all the new gTLDs now available. As a consumer, it’s easier to fall into the normal naming scheme…
Neil LimThe price is now live and ends on November 30, 2016. When you register .LINK and .CLICK domains during this time, the promo code automatically applies at checkout. The price update is live now and ends on November 30, 2016. When you register .LINK and .CLICK domains during this time, the promo code automatically applies…
Neil LimYou can have the best website and product but it won’t matter if visitors can’t find your website. Contrary to popular belief, just because you’ve built a website doesn’t mean that customers will start coming in. In fact, it’s only the first step and search engine optimization (SEO) is the way to get people through your digital…
Neil LimOn July 27, one of the most highly sought after new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) extension was sold for a record-breaking $135 million in an auction. With Alphabet (Google), Donuts Inc. and upstart Nu Dot Co LLC, competing against each other, the winning bid was produced by Nu Dot Co LLC. Backed by Verisign…
Neil LimHave you ever noticed a green lock icon when you’re shopping around online? Or maybe you’ve seen websites using HTTPS instead of HTTP. If you have, then you’ve seen SSL encryption at work. For most people, SSL (Secure Socket Layer) sounds like a complicated technology. While there is a complexity around it, it can be…
Neil LimA custom email address might seem like a minor detail in the grand scheme of things, but it is extremely important for businesses and entrepreneurs. Ranging from comedic to informative, different articles online conclude two things about an email address: Generic email addresses are seen as amateurish. If technology is important for the industry you are…
