Shawn RandhawaIn today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are more pervasive than ever and security is paramount. Whether you’re running a small personal blog or managing a large e-commerce platform, having an SSL/TLS certificate is no longer optional — it’s a necessity. We’re going to take a closer look at why SSL/TLS is remains for every website…
LauraIf you have a website, you probably know that you need an SSL certificate to secure it. (If you’re not sure why every website needs an SSL certificate, learn more about the benefits here.) But do you know what an SSL certificate is and how it works? And more importantly, do you know how to…
LauraWhether you’re a freelancer, small business or a large corporation, some of the most valuable assets you possess are your domain names. As an essential part of your digital presence, management of your domain names is crucial to keeping your brand or company’s image intact. Poor domain management leaves you wide open to multiple problems…
JuliannaWe dive into the dangers of an SSL certificate expiring, how it happens and how you can prevent it. In today’s subscription-based world, there are always services rolling over into renewal or getting forgotten about. It’s fairly commonplace. Usually, if something is not renewed, it is not catastrophic. Worst case scenario, you forget to renew…
Diego VelasquezWith frequent news stories of hacked sites and data breaches, it’s understandable that 73% of consumers are worried about sharing their personal and financial information for fear of it being stolen (Experian 2018). Furthermore, a recent Baymard (2020) report showed that 18% of cart abandons happen because a customer does not trust a website. …
JuliannaOver the past several years, municipalities, universities, schools, and hospital institutions – or the MUSH Sector for short – have become an attractive hunting ground for cybercriminals. Comprised of entities that receive government funding, but that are not controlled by government, the MUSH sector also important civic institutions like police forces, long term care homes,…
Jack ParrishThe pursuit of stronger data security and the need for stronger user protections is continually driving the evolution of SSL. On a continuous basis, new protocols and safety provisions are being introduced by the major browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari. As a result of this is HTTPS, and encryption as a…
Jack ParrishCan SSL/TLS actually improve your website speed and overall performance? Everyone in the IT industry knows that SSL/TLS is important for your website security. After all, it helps to protect the integrity of your website and the security of your users by securing the connection between clients and your web server(s). It also helps you…
Sean GarrityMaintaining 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…
JuliannaYou have been told that you need an SSL certificate for your small business website, but it’s just a simple brochure site so you’re not exactly sure why. While in the past many simple websites could get away without SSL, that’s not the case anymore as the world’s most popular browsers push towards universal encryption…
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…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article titled “Sorting out the technology behind secure websites” is out and you can find it on the Business in Vancouver magazine. In this article, she explains to us the basics of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), how it works, and why online businesses should have them. According to…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca would like to announce that we are launching some new additions to our Web Hosting Plans! New features include a Rapid SSL Certification that can be added to your hosting plan for just $2* per month and the ability to host multiple domains from a single account. Add a Rapid SSL Certificate to your…
Garrett SaundryWebnames.ca is happy to announce the launch of our new Retail Pricing Program. This new program allows you to qualify for industry leading domain pricing based on the number of domains and/or services within your Webnames.ca account. Get domain pricing as low as $12.50/year! Our Retail Pricing Program is broken down in to two price…
Garrett SaundryWebnames.ca is excited to announce the expansion of our current GeoTrust SSL certificate offerings with the addition of several certificates from the leading brands in internet security, GeoTrust and VeriSign. Choose from our wide range of SSL Certificates, including EV SSL with the green address bar. Security your visitors can trust If you collect personal…
