Webnames.ca StaffThe growth of kids-specific brands, products, media, programming, organizations and activities has been exponential over the past two decades. From clothing, skincare and furniture lines, to games and educational apps, streaming services, blogs and special events – there is a custom version of almost everything under the sun for kids. And now there is a…
Guest AuthorIn this article, we look at the reasons why your business is seeing high traffic but low conversions. Plus, we provide tips on how to optimize conversion rates.
Webnames.ca StaffCanada is celebrating the big 155 this July, and as temperatures soar across this beautiful country of ours, we welcome you all to join us with the 22nd edition of the Webnames Canada Day sale. The past couple of years has been challenging here in Canada and around the world. As we reflect on our…
Guest AuthorThe internet is a great leveler in many ways. It lets us communicate on an equal level with people from every walk of life. It enables us to distribute content globally in seconds. And, if you use it right, it can build you a huge audience in a very short amount of time. But it…
Karthik BalachanderWhen personally identifiable information (PII) that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred is shared publicly online it poses a grave threat to fraud, financial security, and potentially even to personal safety. Google has recently released a feature that allows individuals to remove such sensitive information from their databases that…
Guest AuthorHosting an online event can be a great way to improve employee engagement and have fun, whilst doing something great for your company. It can also be a positive way to help reduce stress for overworked employees and help them unwind. For companies that generate a healthy amount of exposure during their online events, finding…
Webnames.ca StaffLast month the Government of Canada announced its new Canada Digital Adoption Program aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital technologies that can help them stay competitive in Canada’s fast evolving digital economy. Through a series of programs, the CDAP will provide grants, funding and expertise to support the digital advancement of…
Guest AuthorFor most ecommerce businesses, international expansion represents the summit of reach and success. With 2.14 billion people shopping online worldwide, it’s imperative that aspiring brands make themselves available to this ever-expanding global customer base. While being a big fish in a small pond can have its benefits, there are ample opportunities for ecommerce enterprises of…
Karthik BalachanderThe latest addition to our growing suite of SSL Management enhancements is SSL Monitoring. Our SSL monitoring service helps small businesses and large IT teams alike to validate SSL installation and ensure that everything is working as intended, through automated testing. Codes, ciphers, and encryption of communications are almost as old as human society itself.…
Guest AuthorLet’s run through some of the key aspects of website maintenance and why you cannot afford to ignore them.
Webnames.ca Staff6 Canadian Initiatives, Organizations and Businesses that are Helping Women and Girls Thrive #BreakTheBias is the theme of International Women’s Day this year. With that theme in mind, we wanted to spotlight and celebrate some amazing Canadian women-run and/or women-owned organizations and businesses that are steadfastly working to dismantle bias, stereotype, and discrimination, as well…
Karthik BalachanderWhether you run a simple one-page-website for a side hustle or manage hundreds of domains for your employer which is a large corporation, domain name security merits your attention and action. Losing control of your domain names could lead to data compromise, website downtime, fraud attempts on your customers and loss of credibility. In this…
Webnames.ca StaffOn February 1 the top-level .DAY domain name will launch for registration at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. If you’re affiliated with a non-profit organization that marks a meaningful day as part of an awareness campaign or fundraising effort, the .DAY domain name is an excellent choice for drawing attention to your cause. Raise awareness about…
Karthik BalachanderDomain name security is one of the many cybersecurity threats that businesses should be wary of. At Webnames, we have built a free, powerful and easy tool that can help detect potential domain compromise risks for small businesses and large organizations alike. Domain name security risks As the literal address of brands and businesses online, domain…
JuliannaWe’ve witnessed an increase in sophisticated phishing emails concerning domain names over the past few weeks. We want to bring your attention to a recent specific email that has been reported to us by vigilant customers. The email purports to be from ‘ICANN’, with the subject line “ACTION REQUIRED: Your domain name will be expired…
