Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article in PROFIT Magazine is out and she shares her thoughts on the 5 Tech Trends to Cash In On in 2013. Technology has become so integrated with business and our personal lives that we now usually take it for granted. However, it is still important to monitor…
Webnames.ca StaffCelebrate 2013 with a new domain name for yourself or your business! Get a new .COM or .NET domain name for only $9 in January when you use our promo code: NEWYEAR9 at checkout. This domain sale is available until January 31st, 2013. This promotion is valid for new .COM & .NET domains, for a …
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca is proud to sponsor the 2013 Global Game Jam (GGJ) in Vancouver. The 48 hour around-the-clock event will be held at the grounds of the University of British Columbia on January 25th – 27th, 2013. Last year’s Global Game Jam Vancouver broke a GGJ record for most people at a single site in the…
Webnames.ca StaffOver the past year, Canada has jumped to the No. 2 spot in the world for the number of hosted phishing sites (a 170% increase). Canadian small and medium enterprises (SME) are favourite targets of these cybercriminals because most do not have the required technical expertise or appropriate budget to protect themselves from these threats.…
Webnames.ca StaffThe 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’s entrepreneurs to their communities and the…
Webnames.ca StaffYou can now Pre-register new gTLDs (generic Top Level Domains) with Webnames.ca! Earlier this year, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that they are releasing hundreds to over a thousand new generic Top Level domains (gTLDs) in 2013. Webnames.ca has launched a system to let you pre-register for domain name extensions…
Webnames.ca StaffFor those who missed the Webinar or those who want to listen to it again, here is the December 12, 2012 WordPress Webinar! Here is what we covered: An introduction to WordPress How Plugins and Themes work WordPress Website examples An introduction to FastTrack; Webnames.ca’s professional WordPress web design program. The complete FastTrack details are…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca would like to announce that on January 13, 2013, we will start offering the ability to register Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). In short, .CA holders will be able to use characters that are outside American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) or the English Alphabet. In Canada’s case, CIRA will be implementing the use…
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…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca recently participated in the ShakeOutBC earthquake drill on October 18th, 2012. The event was a province-wide event aimed at raising awareness on what to do in the event of an earthquake. What ShakeOutBC is about Since BC is located in a seismically active area, it is important that people are familiar about the safety…
Cybele NegrisAs Vice-Chair of BC’s Small Business Roundtable, I would like to invite the entire small business community in BC to offer their feedback on what will help their business be more successful. Naomi Yamamoto, our new Minister of State for Small Business has announced today the launch of The Small Business Accord initiative. The ultimate…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca is proud to announce that our President and Co-founder Cybele Negris has been named to the 14th Annual W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs by PROFIT Magazine Ranking Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs on a composite score based on the size, growth rate and profitability of their businesses, the W100 profiles the country’s most…
Webnames.ca StaffAs one of the sponsors of the BCIC – New Ventures Competition, everyone at Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the winners of the 12th annual BCIC – New Ventures Competition that was held on September 26, 2012.The competition lasted for 6 months, with over 140 companies vying for the top prize. The winners of the…
Webnames.ca StaffYou can help shape the internet of the future! The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has opened up voting for their Board of Directors. If you are a CIRA member, now is the time to cast your vote for your candidates. For CIRA Members, this is your opportunity to vote for the individuals who will…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca is happy to be sponsoring FR REACH 2012 in Vancouver on September 27th. In addition to being a sponsor of this event, Webnames.ca President, Cybele Negris will be a featured speaker in Vancouver. What is FP REACH 2012? Marketing is one of the top 3 challenges for entrepreneurs and small business. FP REACH 2012…
