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		<title>Power Your Canadian Brand: The Case for Using a .CA Domain Online</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/power-your-canadian-brand-the-case-for-using-a-ca-domain-online/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Domain Names]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[.CA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CIRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[domains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[registrar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webnames]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webnames.ca]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=21254</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="493" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/WN-blog-header-Oct-2024.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/WN-blog-header-Oct-2024.jpg 900w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/WN-blog-header-Oct-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/WN-blog-header-Oct-2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/WN-blog-header-Oct-2024-840x560.jpg 840w" sizes="(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>For Canadian businesses stepping into the digital realm or looking to build their brand recognition, choosing the right domain name isn&#8217;t just about having a web address &#8211; it&#8217;s about establishing trustworthy online presence that resonates with Canadian customers. While we have always been huge fans of .CA, given our origin story as the original&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/power-your-canadian-brand-the-case-for-using-a-ca-domain-online/">Power Your Canadian Brand: The Case for Using a .CA Domain Online</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Every Small Business Needs a Strong Digital Presence</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/why-every-small-business-needs-a-strong-digital-presence/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WordPress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[.CA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital presence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Presence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webnames]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webnames.ca]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=20892</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="493" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/small-business-digital-presence-blog-header.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/small-business-digital-presence-blog-header.jpg 900w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/small-business-digital-presence-blog-header-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/small-business-digital-presence-blog-header-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/small-business-digital-presence-blog-header-840x560.jpg 840w" sizes="(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>If you are a small business owner, you might be wondering how important having a strong digital presence really is. After all, you have a loyal customer base, a unique product or service, and a local reputation. Why bother with the hassle of creating and maintaining a website, social media accounts, or other online platforms?&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/why-every-small-business-needs-a-strong-digital-presence/">Why Every Small Business Needs a Strong Digital Presence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>5 Actionable Steps on Growing and Expanding Your Ecommerce Internationally</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/5-actionable-steps-on-growing-and-expanding-your-ecommerce-internationally/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guest Author]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business website]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecommerce business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecommerce strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecommerce website]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growth strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=20028</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="494" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-fauxels-3183174-1024x683.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Expanding Your Ecommerce Internationally | webnames blog" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-fauxels-3183174-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-fauxels-3183174-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-fauxels-3183174-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-fauxels-3183174-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-fauxels-3183174-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-fauxels-3183174-840x560.jpg 840w" sizes="(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>For 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&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/5-actionable-steps-on-growing-and-expanding-your-ecommerce-internationally/">5 Actionable Steps on Growing and Expanding Your Ecommerce Internationally</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Promote Your Local Small Business with Instagram</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-promote-your-local-small-business-with-instagram/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hugh Beaulac]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[instagram]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=19619</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="494" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/instagram-marketing-tips-1024x683.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/instagram-marketing-tips-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/instagram-marketing-tips-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/instagram-marketing-tips-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/instagram-marketing-tips-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/instagram-marketing-tips-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/instagram-marketing-tips-840x560.jpg 840w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>With 1 billion monthly active users, 90% of whom follow at least one business profile in-app, Instagram&#8217;s popularity is irrefutable. With the introduction of local business profiles allowing companies can add their local business addresses, opening hours, contact information, and websites, Instagram has great potential to help local small businesses reach their target audience and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-promote-your-local-small-business-with-instagram/">How to Promote Your Local Small Business with Instagram</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>How To Increase Organic Traffic To A Small Business Website</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-increase-organic-traffic-to-a-small-business-website/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Carere]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search engine optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=19460</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every website should have SEO baked into its overall marketing strategy to promote growth. It’s a necessary evil when it comes to generating new clients from search engines. Here are a few SEO tips to increase organic traffic to your small business website. Establish a topical keyword strategy Approach your keyword strategy from a topical&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-increase-organic-traffic-to-a-small-business-website/">How To Increase Organic Traffic To A Small Business Website</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Your Best Influencers are your Customers</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/your-best-influencers-are-your-customers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Sekhon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[branding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer retention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Influencer Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Influencers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=19327</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="356" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/influencers-1024x493.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Your best Influencers are your Customers" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/influencers-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/influencers-300x144.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/influencers-768x370.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/influencers-840x404.jpg 840w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/influencers.jpg 1408w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>Who is an influencer? Well according to the Oxford Languages English Dictionary, as it relates to marketing, an influencer is “a person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media”. Whether you’re looking to find a reliable webhost, or find the right&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/your-best-influencers-are-your-customers/">Your Best Influencers are your Customers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Increase Sales &#8211; Questions to Find your Strategy</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-increase-sales-questions-to-find-your-strategy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Women Enterprise Centre]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growth strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to get more sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to grow a business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[local business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sales strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=19295</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="476" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/sales-tips-WEC.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Two colleagues working on their sales growth strategy" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/sales-tips-WEC.jpg 1018w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/sales-tips-WEC-300x193.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/sales-tips-WEC-768x494.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/sales-tips-WEC-840x540.jpg 840w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>As a support organization for women entrepreneurs, our Business Advisors often get asked a lot of the same questions, and one of the most common ones is “How do I grow my business?” These days, business growth may look more like sustaining your business by exploring new strategies. To ensure the continued success of your&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-increase-sales-questions-to-find-your-strategy/">How to Increase Sales &#8211; Questions to Find your Strategy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>10 Tips for Scaling Your Business and Achieving Repeatable Growth</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/10-tips-for-scaling-your-business-and-achieving-repeatable-growth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[A. Shibli]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[canadian business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business tips]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=18580</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="494" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/iStock-672924712-1024x683.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="10 Tips for Scaling Your Business and Achieving Repeatable Growth" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/iStock-672924712-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/iStock-672924712-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/iStock-672924712-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/iStock-672924712-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/iStock-672924712-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/iStock-672924712-840x560.jpg 840w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>By putting in place sound business practices that can be duplicated at various stages of a company’s growth, entrepreneurs can ensure that their business scales-up to remain successful in the long run. The terms ‘scaling’ and ‘growing’ are often used interchangeably when talking about business. But the two are fundamentally different. A company’s growth can&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/10-tips-for-scaling-your-business-and-achieving-repeatable-growth/">10 Tips for Scaling Your Business and Achieving Repeatable Growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>We ❤ Small Business Sale 2019</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/we-%e2%9d%a4-small-business-sale-2019/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business website]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business week]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smallbiz]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=18558</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="600" height="275" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-SMALL-Business-week-1.png?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Webnames Small Business Sale 2019" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-SMALL-Business-week-1.png 600w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-SMALL-Business-week-1-300x138.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></div>
<p>Did you know there are more than 1.1 million SMEs in Canada? More than anything, small business drives the Canadian economy, representing nearly 70% of Canadian jobs and accounting for 50% of the country&#8217;s GDP. Plus, 25% of Canadians report that they are interested in starting their own business. Starting a small business is a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/we-%e2%9d%a4-small-business-sale-2019/">We ❤ Small Business Sale 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>What We Learned From Our First Year as a ClimateSmart Business</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/what-we-learned-during-our-first-year-as-a-climatesmart-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Judith Tracey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 14:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Highlights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbon emissions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbon reduction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[climatesmart]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commuting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sustainability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telecommuting]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=17094</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="303" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/climatesmart_small.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="climatesmart logo | webnames is a climatesmart business" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/climatesmart_small.jpg 800w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/climatesmart_small-300x123.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/climatesmart_small-768x315.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>We&#8217;re excited to be entering our second year of being a certified ClimateSmart business. With Canada’s 1.2+ million small- and medium-sized businesses having direct control over roughly 200 million tonnes of carbon pollution &#8211; the same amount produced each year by every car, truck, train, plane, and ship in the country &#8211; we were motivated to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/what-we-learned-during-our-first-year-as-a-climatesmart-business/">What We Learned From Our First Year as a ClimateSmart Business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Built My First Business Website</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/5-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-before-i-built-my-first-business-website/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Garrity]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business website]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ssl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SSL certificate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web hosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webhosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website security]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=16959</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<div class="featured_image"><img width="740" height="453" src="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-things-website-1024x627.jpg?x66810" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-things-website-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-things-website-300x184.jpg 300w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-things-website-768x470.jpg 768w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-things-website-840x515.jpg 840w, https://blog.webnames.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-things-website.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /></div>
<p>Maintaining a robust online presence has become requisite to succeed in today’s digital-centric landscape. In fact, 2017 saw a record 1.5 billion-plus consumers purchase goods online. The bottom line: if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or running a small- to medium-sized business, you’re probably not going to make it without an effective website. But figuring out&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/5-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-before-i-built-my-first-business-website/">5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Built My First Business Website</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>.CA vs. .COM: Which one to choose for your business?</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/ca-vs-com-which-one-do-you-choose-for-your-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Neil Lim]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[.ca vs. .com]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What’s the difference between a .CA and a .COM? They’re both the same right? It’s a little more complicated than that. In fact, your domain name is one of the most important aspects of your business and it’s the first thing that customers see when they visit your site. As a Canadian business, which one should&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/ca-vs-com-which-one-do-you-choose-for-your-business/">.CA vs. .COM: Which one to choose for your business?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Choose the Right Domain Name: 10 Tips for Small Businesses</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Neil Lim]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Domain Names]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a domain name is like choosing a name for your business. It requires a lot of time and careful planning to find the right one. Like your company name, your domain name is your identity online &#8211; it represents your brand and it&#8217;ll be how customers recognize you on the web. With that being said, you&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-choose-the-right-domain-name/">How to Choose the Right Domain Name: 10 Tips for Small Businesses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Local Leaders w/ Tina Lee, T&#038;T Supermarket Inc.</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/local-leaders-w-tina-lee-tt-supermarket-inc/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Neil Lim]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Highlights]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The next Small Business BC Local Leaders event has been announced and on on July 16, 2015, join Tina Lee, CEO of T&#38;T will share her journey of taking over the reigns of Canada&#8217;s largest Asian supermarket chain and her goals to evolve the business at the Local Leader small business mixer on July 16, 2015 at Small&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/local-leaders-w-tina-lee-tt-supermarket-inc/">Local Leaders w/ Tina Lee, T&#038;T Supermarket Inc.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Cybele Negris Article: Online Tools and Resources to Help Owners of Small Businesses Know What They Don&#8217;t Know</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/new-cybele-negris-article-onli/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 16:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Webnames.ca President and Co-Founder Cybele Negris&#8217; new article, &#8220;Online Tools and Resources to Help Owners of Small Businesses Know What They Don&#8217;t Know&#8221; is now available on Business in Vancouver. In this article, she talks about different resources entrepreneurs and small businesses can use to grow their business.&#160; While there is a large number of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/new-cybele-negris-article-onli/">New Cybele Negris Article: Online Tools and Resources to Help Owners of Small Businesses Know What They Don&#8217;t Know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Recognizing and celebrating the contributions of BC&#8217;s best small businesses</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/winners-of-the-10th-annual/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Winners of the 10th annual Successful You Awards were announced last night at an event at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. This contest recognizes the importance of BC entrepreneurs and their contribution to their local communities and around the world. There were about 450 people from the BC business community last night, a number&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/winners-of-the-10th-annual/">Recognizing and celebrating the contributions of BC&#8217;s best small businesses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[February 28]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Small Business BC Successful You Awards will be back for its 10th year. The ceremony will be held at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver on February 28, 2013. The Small Business BC Successful You Awards is a province-wide contest that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of BC&#8217;s entrepreneurs to their communities and the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/small-business-bc-10th-annual-1/">Small Business BC 10th Annual Successful You Awards Top 10 Finalists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>mom inc Movement 2012 Tradeshow</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The mom inc Movement (MIM) Tradeshow is back! The event will be held at the Delta Conference Centre in Burnaby on November 4th, 2012. Webnames.ca, a proud sponsor of the event, will have a booth at the tradeshow and will be giving out free .CA gift cards. These can be redeemed to register a free&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/mom-inc-movement-2012-tradesho/">mom inc Movement 2012 Tradeshow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>WordPress Website Highlight: creeksidechiropractic.ca</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Website Highlights and Customer Profiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BC]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[fasttrack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kelowna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[success]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webnames]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>FastTrack, our web design solution, was launched by Webnames a year ago to cater to small businesses and individuals looking for a professional website. The web design service provides a professional website that is built quickly (within 8-10 business days) and affordably. The program has been a huge success and we wanted to highlight some&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/wordpress-website-highlight-cr/">WordPress Website Highlight: creeksidechiropractic.ca</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>SOHO SME Vancouver Expo 2012</title>
		<link>https://blog.webnames.ca/soho-sme-vancouver-expo-2012/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Webnames.ca Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Highlights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Its a great month for business as entrepreneurs and business leaders converge to meet in the 15th Annual SOHO&#124;SME Expo in Vancouver on October 16, 2012. Webnames.ca, a proud Platinum sponsor and partner of the event, will be on site to give out .CA gift cards. These can be redeemed to register a free .CA&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca/soho-sme-vancouver-expo-2012/">SOHO SME Vancouver Expo 2012</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.webnames.ca">Webnames Blog</a>.</p>
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