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Webnames.ca Awarded as Best Web Hosting Provider by Web Hosting Search

Posted on July 4, 2011July 15, 2016 by

Webnames.ca was recently recognized as one of the “Best Web Hosting Providers and Companies” for 2011 by WebHostingSearch.com. As Webnames.ca celebrates 10 years of excellent performance, we are delighted to receive this award from industry recognized WebHostingSearch.com, a group of professional webmasters who help average hosting customers fins quality hosting providers. We also want to…

Domain Name News – July 3, 2011

Posted on July 3, 2011July 5, 2019 by

John Demco

Recent ICANN and Top-Level Domain Events – Here is a summary of some ICANN-related events which took place during the recent ICANN meetings in Singapore: The ICANN Board approved a program to introduce new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). A communications plan is under way. Applications will accepted from January 12, 2012 until April 12, 2012,…

The Long and Winding Road of Microsoft’s Decline

Posted on June 30, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Steve Smith

There was a time when Microsoft could dominate any space they set their sights on. Time and again they would play catch up and leverage their operating system hegemony to dominate particular market segments. They did this most successfully with Microsoft Office Suite. Like most people at the time I really liked Lotus 123, WordPerfect…

.CA To Be Released Domain Picks for July 6th, 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Below are our “top picks” from this week’s CIRA TBR (to-be-released) domains list. The TBR for July 6th, 2011 has lots of great names, so pre-book your favourite .CA domains early. We publish a “top picks” list each week after CIRA publishes its latest batch of expiring dot-CA domains. CIRA adds more domains to the…

Join us for our Managed Services Webinar Series this June and July

Posted on June 23, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Webnames.ca is pleased to be holding an informative series of webinars this summer that will outline the details of the Managed & Premier Program, as well as introduce new services and discuss recent industry developments. The first Webinar will take place this month, and the second in mid July. Who should attend? Managed and Premier…

ICANN Approves New gTLD Program – A New Domain Landscape is on the Horizon

Posted on June 22, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Garrett Saundry

New Domain Names are Coming in 2012 Part of the mandate of ICANN is to make the internet representative and inclusive. Over the last ten years they have tried to pick new top level domain names that would best serve the internet and this centralized process saw the introduction of new domain extensions such as…

.CA To Be Released Domain Picks for June 29th, 2011

Posted on June 22, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Below are our “top picks” from this week’s CIRA TBR (to-be-released) domains list. The TBR for June 29th, 2011 has lots of great names, so pre-book your favourite .CA domains early. We publish a “top picks” list each week after CIRA publishes its latest batch of expiring dot-CA domains. CIRA adds more domains to the…

How to Prepare for a New Website

Posted on June 21, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Do you think you’re ready to take the leap and bring your business online? Building a new website can seem like a daunting task. Between content, pictures, design, logos; all the while having to worry about things like SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Social Media, it can all be overwhelming. There are several steps you…

BC Technology Industry Association – Technology Impact Awards 2011 Winners Announced

Posted on June 13, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Cybele Negris

As media partner for the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA), Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the winners of the 2011 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). The 2011 TIA event took place June 9 with a crowd of over 800 people to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the technology industry in British Columbia. Here are the…

10 Ways to Improve Your Small Business Website

Posted on June 9, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Julianna

This great article was recently published by our friends at Small Business BC. It tackles a subject that many small businesses struggle with – how to make small, incremental improvements to an existing website that have real impact on search results and customer experience. 10 Ways to Improve Your Small Business Website By Mark Tempest…

BCTIA Announces Their New President & CEO

Posted on June 9, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Cybele Negris

Webnames.ca would like to congratulate Bill Tam for his new appointment as President & CEO of the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) effective July 1, 2011. We would like to also wish outgoing President & CEO Pascal Spothelfer all the best as he returns to industry. Mr. Tam has had a diverse career, serving…

.CA To Be Released Domain Picks for June 15th, 2011

Posted on June 8, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Below are our “top picks” from this week’s CIRA TBR (to-be-released) domains list. The TBR for June 15th, 2011 has lots of great names, so pre-book your favourite .CA domains early. We publish a “top picks” list each week after CIRA publishes its latest batch of expiring dot-CA domains. CIRA adds more domains to the…

Congratulations to the Companies Moving Forward to round 2.5 & 3 in the BCIC-New Ventures Competition

Posted on June 7, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Cybele Negris

As a sponsor of the 2011 BCIC-New Ventures competition, Webnames.ca would like to congratulate all companies moving forward to round 2.5 and round 3 of the competition. The top 15 ranked companies have advanced to Round 3 Another 27 companies have advanced to Round 2.5. These companies will receive mentorship in preparation for an in-person…

Most Small Business Friendly Community Award

Posted on June 6, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Cybele Negris1 Comment

As a board member of the Small Business Roundtable of British Columbia, I’m happy to announce the launch of the “Most Small Business Friendly Community” award. The award is geared towards local governments who are invited to compete and demonstrate how they have implemented measures to support local business and attract new small business investment…

.CO Domain Hits 1 Million Milestone

Posted on June 3, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Cybele Negris

.CO Internet S.A.S. the official registry operator for the .CO domain, announced June 2, 2011 that it reached the landmark one millionth .CO domain name registration. Less than one year from the global launch of .CO in July of 2010, individuals, organizations and businesses in more than 200 countries have registered .CO web addresses. “Entrepreneurs…