2024-04-25 21:51
Most Canadian Businesses Aren’t Sufficiently Prepared to Prevent Downtime or DDoS Attacks The DNS is like the unsung hero of the Internet. It’s the magic that makes the Internet… Read More
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Webnames Canadian Web Hosting is a complete hosting solution for Canadian businesses. We include one-click install for multiple websites, free domain name and DNS record management, email hosting, and round-the-clock support, all managed via the intuitive Plesk Onyx control panel.
Webnames.ca's blog covers news in the domain name industry, along with security tips and reasources for small businesses.
2024-03-07 16:31
Leaders in the tech industry have a responsibility to create inclusive work cultures and improve gender equity not only because diverse representation provides access to skillsets, creativi… Read More
2024-03-01 20:45
Are you working to make the Canadian internet better, safer or more democratic in some way? If so, your project might be eligible for some significant funding from the Canadian Internet Reg… Read More
2024-02-23 21:34
For those looking to build a website and considering Wix as an option, we’ve put together an overview of ADI’s features and functionality, advantages and limitations, tips for u… Read More
2024-02-23 21:34
For those looking to build a website and considering Wix as an option, we’ve put together an overview of ADI’s features and functionality, advantages and limitations, tips for u… Read More
2023-10-12 17:57
Unleash the power of music with the exclusive .MUSIC domain name, a unique digital platform dedicated solely to the global music industry and community. This groundbreaking initiative by do… Read More
2023-10-11 20:47
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 adva… Read More
2023-09-28 17:23
The CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority) 2023 Board Election has begun, with CIRA members able to cast votes from September 27 to October 4, 2023 (Wednesday to Wednesday). As a m… Read More
2023-09-28 14:09
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, a… Read More
2023-09-15 16:46
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, estab… Read More
2023-09-07 12:30
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 combinat… Read More
2023-06-27 22:12
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… Read More
2023-06-06 19:30
The internet is an incredible tool that has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and live. However, like any powerful tool, it can also be used for harm. One of the ways that malici… Read More
2023-05-23 18:33
If 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 h… Read More
2023-04-21 18:59
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… Read More
2023-04-03 16:00
In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes face a growing threat from cybercriminals. One of the most common and effective tactics used by these criminals is phishing. Phishing a… Read More
2023-03-15 14:42
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 an… Read More
2023-03-10 18:35
Our Referral Program just got a major upgrade! We love our customers and we want to show our appreciation to them for referring their friends, family and colleagues to Webnames.ca. Now when… Read More
2023-03-09 18:49
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… Read More
2023-03-08 16:46
#EmbraceEquity is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day with the aim of bringing attention to the concept that “equal opportunities aren’t enough&rdquo&helli…Read More
2023-03-06 19:48
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority is a member-based not-for-profit organization, best known for managing the .CA domain on behalf of all Canadians. Webnames has long had a close… Read More
2023-02-27 20:06
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 d… Read More
2023-02-08 21:11
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 Author… Read More
2023-02-06 19:12
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… Read More
2022-12-31 00:41
If you have had any interaction with our team or our brand over the years, you already know that we are very security focused. A security-first mindset permeates our organisation, which is… Read More
2022-11-18 01:14
We’re kicking off this year’s Black Friday savings early with a sale featuring our lowest prices of the year on new .CA, .COM. .INC and another 100+ domain extensions, in additi… Read More
2022-09-16 19:26
Canadian Internet Registration Authority members are encouraged to vote in the CIRA Board of Directors Election which is running from September 15 – September 22, 2022. As a member-ba… Read More
2022-08-31 18:00
Domain Expiry Protection provides an additional layer of protection to prevent accidental expiry of important domain names
The post Anxious About Accidental Domain Expiry? Utilize Expiry… Read More
2022-08-17 22:16
As a business, a strong website that generates good leads is vital. A lot of your customers may check out your website and delve deeper into the company before actually making a purchase. S… Read More
2022-08-08 20:43
The .kids TLD is a dedicated online space of higher trust and confidence for all things kids. A web address ending in .kids clearly conveys that the website or service it represents is kid… Read More
2022-07-29 17:25
In this article, we look at the reasons why your business is seeing high traffic but low conversions. Plus, we provide tips on how to optimize conversion rates.
The post High Traffic, Low C… Read More
2022-07-07 20:39
The internet is a great leveler in many ways. It lets us communicate on an equal level with people from every walk of life. It enables us to distribute content globally in seconds. And, if… Read More
2022-06-28 17:42
Canada is celebrating the big 155 this July, and as temperatures soar across this beautiful country of ours, we welcome you all to join us with the 22nd edition of the Webnames Canada Day s… Read More
2022-05-20 19:27
When personally identifiable information (PII) that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred is shared publicly online it poses a grave threat to fraud, f… Read More
2022-05-09 18:11
Hosting an online event can be a great way to improve employee engagement and have fun, whilst doing something great for your company. It can also be a positive way to help reduce stress fo… Read More
2022-04-14 21:14
Last month the Government of Canada announced its new Canada Digital Adoption Program aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital technologies that can help the… Read More
2022-04-13 19:59
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 br… Read More
2022-04-04 19:59
Let's run through some of the key aspects of website maintenance and why you cannot afford to ignore them.
The post A Guide to the Critical Importance of Website Maintenance and Why Y… Read More
2022-03-25 20:58
The latest addition to our growing suite of SSL Management enhancements is SSL Monitoring. Our SSL monitoring service attempts to help small businesses and large IT teams alike to validate… Read More
2022-03-07 23:56
6 Local and Canadian Initiatives, Organizations and Businesses that are Helping Women and Girls Thrive #BreakTheBias is the theme of International Women’s Day this year. With that the… Read More
2022-01-27 20:08
Whether you run a simple one-page-website for a side hustle or manage hundreds of domains for your employer which is a large corporation, domain name security merits your attention and acti… Read More
2022-01-26 20:09
On February 1 the top-level .DAY domain name will launch for registration at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. If you’re affiliated with a non-profit organization that marks a meaningful day as p… Read More
2022-01-20 17:17
Domain name security is one of the many cybersecurity threats that businesses should be wary of. At Webnames, we have built a free, powerful and easy tool that can help detect potentia… Read More
2021-12-15 19:33
We’ve witnessed an increase in sophisticated phishing emails concerning domain names over the past few weeks. We want to bring your attention to a recent specific email that has been… Read More
2021-11-19 21:59
Lock in your Black Friday savings early, year with the Webnames’ Black Friday sale that features .CA & .COM Domain names at just $9.99/yr. and includes a slew of deals on WordPres… Read More
2021-11-04 23:54
We 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 re… Read More
2021-09-29 21:52
Tomorrow is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in recognition of this important occasion, most of our Webnames team will be off. We have decided as a group that we… Read More
2021-09-09 16:45
The Internet has transformed the way we do business. Setting up a new website to sell your products, services or even your own works of art is incredibly easy these days. You can choose fro… Read More
2021-07-05 18:25
The first usage of hashtags goes back to August 23, 2007, when Chris Messina, credited with inventing the hashtag, suggested their use on Twitter for grouping conversations. More than a dec… Read More
2021-06-21 23:39
The pandemic has fueled a global boom in startups, and Canada is no exception. New business applications are at an all-time high. A year of staying home has given Canadian’s plenty of… Read More
2021-06-17 17:55
Content marketing can give a small business many benefits, such as better SEO, credibility, and more traffic - but, blogging requires commitment, research, and time. Read this article to fi… Read More
2021-05-27 12:05
HTTPS Domain Forwarding with SSL Certificates is a feature that is increasingly important to website owners and webmasters, with rising public awareness about secure websites. Improved mess… Read More
2021-05-13 18:23
Thousands of domains drop every week. Some owners don’t want their domains anymore, some forget to renew them, heck, some businesses close and renewing their domain is the last thing… Read More
2021-05-10 18:12
All content marketers remember this case from Oreo: Source: Twitter For those who don’t, here goes the story: In 2013, during the Super Bowl, when 108 million people sat around their… Read More
2021-04-21 20:26
eCommerce is rapidly taking over the way business is traditionally conducted all over the world. In 2020, its growth has been fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic that forced people to stay at… Read More
2021-04-15 20:26
A number of weeks ago, a customer of ours reached out to us upset – she discovered an imposter website posing as her former business that was created by scammers on her old domain.&nb&helli…Read More
2021-04-07 21:03
Clothing and Fashion Design is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry. The glamour and vivaciousness around the world of clothing and fashion design have captured people’s fancy from al… Read More
2021-03-29 15:48
Building your own website can seem like a tough chore, especially for small businesses and freelance professionals who are stretched thin for time and tech knowhow. A website is an essentia… Read More
2021-03-24 17:45
A big challenge that businesses face when executing their content strategy is maintaining consistency in the frequency and quality of content. This can be due to a number of reasons: other… Read More
2021-03-23 17:35
With 1 billion monthly active users, 90% of whom follow at least one business profile in-app, Instagram’s popularity is on its rise. With the introduction of local business profiles… Read More
2021-03-22 18:31
Many designers of all disciplines make their living as freelancers, and more people across all industries are choosing freelancing for the flexibility and independence it offers. To s… Read More
2021-03-08 21:04
Do you think your website is too small to be plagued by malware? If so, you would be wrong. The reality is that anyone’s website can be a target – regardless of its size or the… Read More
2021-03-05 20:17
Webnames profiles 5 Canadian organizations working towards gender equality for International Women's Day 2021
The post 5 Canadian organizations challenging gender inequity appeared first on… Read More
2021-03-04 19:58
Small business success often hinges on the ability to continuously generate leads. (More specifically, the ability to generate large quantities of high-quality leads.) It’s no surpris… Read More
2021-03-03 00:26
About two months into 2021, to say that investing has become something of a hot topic might be a bit of an understatement. Of course, I’m… Read More
2021-01-20 22:01
At a global average cost of $4 million per breach, it can be easy to view cybersecurity as a concern mostly meant for large corporations. Unfortunately, cybers… Read More
2021-01-05 19:06
Influencer marketing has been in the spotlight ever since social media and content marketing replaced traditional advertising. According to this State of Influencer Marketing 2020 report, t… Read More
2020-12-21 21:36
For most businesses, the holiday season is routinely the busiest time of year. Due to COVID-19, the sales environment has experienced some dramatic changes. These changes have been looming… Read More
2020-12-21 21:14
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… Read More
2020-12-18 18:03
A website’s performance and page load speed depends on choices made in choosing a programming language, database, content management system (CMS), web hosting provider and plan as wel… Read More
2020-12-17 17:26
Ten years is a long time, but we’re closing in on that mark since .XXX domains launched. For brand protection professionals, that means that Sunrise B protections on .XXX expire 10 ye… Read More
2020-12-14 18:57
Blogging has emerged as one of the most effective forms of content marketing, the third-most-popular after video and ebook, according to this 2020 report. It is an easy and i… Read More
2020-12-09 19:04
Picture this—the year is 2005. It’s summer, I’m 9 years old, and I really want to make some money to buy myself a new Xbox. I’ve attempted to strike a deal with my p… Read More
2020-11-26 20:52
Launching a website can certainly seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. If features like blog post recommendation algorithms and menu navigation all seem like too much to learn… Read More
2020-11-24 19:07
It’s shopping season, and Webnames’ Black Friday sale will be live from November 24 to December 1. From domain extensions and web hosting, to SSL certificates and Business Email… Read More
2020-11-23 23:48
Domain Brokering is a service that helps you acquire a domain name currently owned by a third party, where the domain broker acts as your representative in a research, negotiation and domai… Read More
2020-11-05 22:45
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… Read More
2020-10-20 18:32
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?&rd&helli…Read More
2020-10-15 20:35
With 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… Read More
2020-08-25 22:50
Celebrate and show your allyship with the LGTBQ community through a .GAY domain name. We’re super excited here at Webnames to be participating in the launch of a first-of-its-kind dig… Read More
2020-07-29 22:42
With the summer in full swing, it can be difficult to stay motivated. Here are 5 strategies you can try from Women’s Enterprise Centre of BC.
The post 5 Ways to Stay Motivated in Your… Read More
2020-07-22 20:46
Due to COVID-19, more than 3.1 million Canadians have either lost their jobs or have been otherwise negatively impacted by the pandemic to date as of this summer. The sudden change put… Read More
2020-07-15 23:28
Gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry. From passionate indie game studios to mega corporations, gaming is now well established as a growing segment of entertainment. E-sports ha… Read More
2020-06-29 11:46
We mark Canada Day with patriotic fervour and a big bang sale every year, but Canada Day 2020 is a bigger occasion than the ones before. For one, this year has been an incredible challenge… Read More
2020-06-25 20:10
2020 has been a challenging year for businesses, but as we all social distance and spend more time at home, the environment is benefiting.
The post Webnames Climate Smart 2020 Update appea… Read More
2020-06-24 20:24
Over the past several years, municipalities, universities, schools, and hospital institutions – or the MUSH Sector for short – have become an attractive hunting ground for cyber… Read More
2020-06-09 10:13
Webnames’ Email Hosting has always offered a reliable, secure and feature rich way to help businesses and individuals use branded email on their domain names. As part of our continual… Read More
2020-05-19 19:13
There’s a lot more in a name than you can imagine. Names give your business identity. It is your first point of interaction with your potential customers and getting it right brings y… Read More
2020-05-14 17:35
The pandemic has been a boon for cybercriminals. Hackers, scammers, and spammers seem to be thriving as the rest of society practices social distancing, and businesses adapt to working from… Read More
2020-04-30 01:00
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar Cybersecurity for Home Networks & Small Businesses during COVID-19 last week, and special thanks to Jon Lewis, Product Marketer with CIRA… Read More
2020-04-16 00:22
COVID-19 has brought on new and unique cybersecurity challenges to business owners and IT teams, largely because this is the first time many Canadian organizations have to learn how to mana… Read More
2020-04-16 00:00
Whether you’re a student taking online classes, or an employee working from home for the first time, you need to guard against security threats and cyberattacks online. When you&rsquo&helli…Read More
2020-04-13 18:15
These are very challenging times for small businesses. As governments around the world enact measures to help small businesses stay open and keep employees on the payroll during the global… Read More
2020-03-30 21:02
If you're passionate about a subject or topic, a website or blog is a fantastic way to share your opinions, expertise and tips with others. A membership website is a great way to build a tig… Read More
2020-03-17 22:49
Like you, we at Webnames.ca are deeply concerned with the impact to the health and well-being of our employees and customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our thoughts are with each one of y… Read More
2020-03-09 16:50
Content marketing isn’t rocket science but it isn't a cakewalk either. Like any other marketing tactic, it takes continuous trial and error and multiple mistakes along the way to star… Read More
2020-02-24 20:25
As a long-time watcher of the Canadian internet landscape, I've witnessed many individuals and businesses get online. You may have many different motivations for starting a website. La… Read More
2020-01-28 18:51
Do you ever wish the process of getting online was simpler? Are you in year three of “launch website” being on your to-do list? Are you a solo-prenuer, small business, community… Read More
2020-01-26 23:05
Domain Monitoring is an automated service that periodically scans domains registered in over 1000 domain extensions for mentions of your brand keywords to detect brand and trademark infringe… Read More
2020-01-23 20:02
The 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 b… Read More
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