JuliannaConference calls can be very expensive, and regular video or web conferencing reaches well beyond the budget of most small businesses. That’s where Skype comes in – a VOIP service (Voice Over IP), Skype lets you make phone calls to anywhere in the world over your internet connection – for free! Yes, I mentioned the…
JuliannaThe Ontario Tories have created mock website of Dalton McGuinty’s website (www.daltonmcguinty.ca) that bears a striking resemblance to the Premier’s own website (www.dalton.ca) – err, minus the giant “NOT THE REAL THING” stamp on the homepage. The menu and website copy is laid out identically to that of the Dalton site, however as you might imagine it…
John DemcoICANN Nominating Committee Announces Selections – ICANN’s Nominating Committee has announced its selection of new members of the ICANN Board of Directors, the GNSO Council, the At-Large Advisory Committee, and the ccNSO Council. Appointed to the Board were Harald Tveit Alvestrand, Dennis Jennings, and Jean-Jacques Subrenat. Picks To Click Criticism and defence of the .name…
As a university student, I had a motto for saving money – free = good. Whether it was free miso soup at my favourite sushi place, or free samples from the cosmetics counter, this unspoken rule worked well for a student trying to maximize her budget. Years on I still think free = good, and…
JuliannaLast updated September 2009 It certainly won’t land you on the first page of Google if your website has poor content and is not well optimized for search engines, but registering and/or renewing your domain name for a longer term might help your SEO. How? Credible websites have certain things in common, for example their domain…
John DemcoCIRA 2007 Election Results Announced – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), registry for Canada’s .ca domain, has posted the results of its 2007 Board of Directors election. The successful candidates were Paul Andersen, Rick Anderson, Ron Kawchuk, and Rick Sutcliffe. ICANN Approves New Top-Level Domains – At its September 11 meeting, the ICANN Board…
JuliannaHow many times have you looked at a website and seen the words “Click here”? Probably more times than you can count. This blog uses it, and if you have your own website, you’re likely using it to. But do these two small words really work? Copyblogger thinks so, and I’m inclined to agree. While…
Nick CaristinosI recently read an article about my favorite places to visit – the Walt Disney theme parks – and what they do to encourage customer loyalty. Disney promotes two types of interactions called “Magical Moments” and “Take 5’s”. Magical Moments are planned events or promotions that create a special experience for the guest. Take 5’s…
JuliannaIt’s no surprise that as a domain registrar, one of the things we are experts at is managing domains. So if I tell you that purchasing and transferring an aftermarket domain is easy, you might think it’s just because I work with Webnames.ca, but I recently had a chance to experience the process from a…
John DemcoCybersquatting Lawsuits Being Filed – An International Trademark Association (INTA) article states that INTA members Dell, Microsoft, Time Warner, Wal-Mart and Yahoo intend “to pursue individual legal actions against a total of 22 cybersquatting operations to provide a more secure online experience and to prevent the violation of genuine trademark rights.” Internet Commerce Assocation Announces…
JuliannaFall is a busy time for domain name renewals and transfers as businesses get their house in order for the coming year. If you are working towards consolidating your domain portfolio, below are answers to our most frequently transfer questions for .com, .org, and .net domain names. 1. How long does it take to transfer…
JuliannaAre you aware of how your website looks and performs in other browsers? Do know which browsers your visitors are predominantly using? With the adoption of W3C web standards by most browser manufacturers, web designers and developers are closing the gap in expectations for how websites should look and function across different web browsers and…
John DemcoDraft .AU Policy Recommendations Released – A panel reporting to auDA, the Australian domain name administrator, has been reviewing the policy framework for .au domain names, and has issued draft recommendations. The main recommendation is that .au should not be opened up to direct second-level registrations, i.e. that registrations should continue to be of the…
JuliannaSmall business owners and independent contractors alike will find the Freelance Switch blog helpful. While much of their content is targeted at freelance writers and designers trying to make the leap to full-time independent work, the blog offers great insights on how to make the most of your work day, generate business leads and manage…
Steve SmithThe CIRA Board Elections are upon us once again. Voting takes place online from 6:00 pm (18:00h) Ottawa time on September 6, 2007 to 6:00 pm (18:00h) Ottawa time on September 13, 2007. Final candidates and their statements are listed at https://elections.cira.ca/2007/finalslate/list/en. This year, it will be an extremely tight race so anyone who has…
