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Making the Future Nerdier: Webnames at the 2025 Science World Girls & STEAM Summit

Posted on November 18, 2025November 21, 2025 by

This past Saturday, November 15, Laura and Julianna of Webnames.ca had the privilege of hosting an interactive showcase booth as a partner in the 8th annual Girls and STEAM Summit, hosted by Science World in Vancouver. The Summit brought together 300 curious young people (ages 12–14, primarily gender identifying girls but inclusive of participants and mentors of many gender identifies) for…

Celebrating 25 Years of Webnames, .CA, and Canadian Excellence in Tech

Posted on September 12, 2025November 13, 2025 by

Webnames.ca Staff

In 2000, Webnames.ca was founded out of a vision to help Canadians secure and create their own Canadian presence online using the .CA domain on the emerging Internet and World Wide web. Our taglines then and now are “securing internet identities” and “your ally on the web” – they have stood the test of time.…

Proudly Canadian & the Importance of a .CA Domain for Your Business

Posted on February 12, 2025August 8, 2025 by

Laura

In an era where international trade tensions and tariffs are reshaping consumer behaviour, Canadian shoppers are increasingly turning their attention homeward. Shopping local has always been a way to support communities, but now it’s time to expand that mindset to include all of Canada as “local”. By choosing Made in Canada products and services, Canadians…

Power Your Canadian Brand: The Case for Using a .CA Domain Online

Posted on October 28, 2024August 13, 2025 by

Webnames.ca Staff

For Canadian businesses stepping into the digital realm or looking to build their brand recognition, choosing the right domain name isn’t just about having a web address – it’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…

Why Every Small Business Needs a Strong Digital Presence

Posted on August 29, 2024August 13, 2025 by

Laura

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?…

Wix vs. WordPress: Which is Better for Freelancers & Entrepreneurs?

Posted on October 11, 2023October 24, 2023 by

Laura

If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur looking to create a website for your business, you might be wondering which platform to choose: Wix or WordPress? Both platforms have their advantages, but the best one for you depends on your needs, goals, proficiency with web platforms and preferences. We have compared Wix and WordPress on some…

Wix + Webnames: The Best Choice for an eCommerce Website in Canada

Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by

Julianna

In today’s digital first environment where we make purchases, book appointments, subscribe to services, research providers – all mostly from the convenience of our phones, establishing a strong, effective, professional online presence has become a requirement for most businesses and service providers looking to grow a customer or client base in a competitive Canadian market. For…

Wix + Webnames: Everything Your Online Business Presence Needs Under One Roof

Posted on September 7, 2023September 6, 2023 by

Webnames.ca Staff

We are thrilled to announce that Webnames.ca has partnered with Wix, a world-leading platform for businesses and individuals to create, manage and grow a digital presence. With the combination of Wix and Webnames, you get the best of both worlds: Webnames’ reliable domain registration, email and security services and Wix’s end-to-end platform that lets you…

Shop Webnames’ Annual O Canada Summer Sale!

Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by

Laura

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it can only mean one thing: SUMMER! It also means that Canada Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show you’re a Canadian online getting a .CA domain for your website? Whether you’re a business owner, blogger, hobbyist, or just another…

WordPress: Everything You Need To Know Before You Commit

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by

Laura

If you’re thinking of creating a website, WordPress is a great platform to consider. It is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world, with over 40% of all websites on the internet using it. (A CMS is a web-based software application that enables users to create, manage and publish digital…

CIRA’s New Net Good Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2023

Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 by

Laura

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is a non-profit organization that manages the .CA domain, Canada’s top-level domain. CIRA is responsible for ensuring the secure and stable operation of the .CA domain and promoting its use to Canadians. In 1987, Webnames’ very own John Demco, secured the registration of the .CA domain and along with…

A Beginner Website Owner’s Guide To Using Redirects

Posted on March 9, 2023June 20, 2023 by

Laura

Let’s say you’re on your way to work and as you’re taking your usual route, you find that the road is closed due to repaving. You spot the familiar orange detour sign, and you follow it in order to get around the road closure and on to your destination. While the above example takes place…

woman transferring and managing domain names

6 Good Reasons to Transfer Your Domains to Webnames and How to Do It

Posted on February 27, 2023February 28, 2023 by

Laura

If you have multiple domains spread out over different registrars, you should seriously consider transferring them all to one place. This is an often overlooked part of the upkeep of your digital presence and can help enhance your overall digital security. Transferring your domains is a pretty straightforward process and at Webnames.ca, we try to…

Canadians Connected CIRA Event Feb 27 2023 YVR

Get Connected with Canadians Connected in Vancouver

Posted on February 8, 2023February 10, 2023 by

Laura

If you’re interested in the direction of the Internet and looking for something to do on a Monday night at the end of February, why not check the Canadian Internet Registration Authority’s (or CIRA, for short) premier event called Canadians Connected? The Vancouver edition of the event series is happening on Monday, February 27, 2023…

Domain Management: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 by

Laura

Whether 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…