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- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
The UK is one of the biggest domain markets on the planet, with thousands of new co.uk domains registered every year. From the corner pub to the national law firm, a website address...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
A cheap domain name can sound like a compromise. If you’re paying just a few pounds, you might wonder what you’re missing out on. There doesn’t have to be a trade-off. Even familiar...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
404 errors are among the most common website errors you’ll encounter. You’ve probably seen one yourself: you click a link expecting to find a page, only to be met with a message such...
- By 123 Reg
- < 1 min read
Learn how to create your first website with 123 Reg Website Builder. This step-by-step tutorial shows beginners how to pick a template, add content and branding, and publish a professional business site in...
- By Will Stevens
- 7 min read
If you’re starting an online business, you can’t just expect potential customers to find you and spend money on your product or service. You need to promote your site in the right places...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
This is a guest blog article written by our friends at Crunch. All views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy...
- By 123 Reg
- 3 min read
Dave Humphries loves life behind the wheel. He understands the freedom and opportunities offered by being able to drive so, back in 1989, he dedicated himself to empowering others by becoming a driving...
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
Don’t have thousands of pounds to spend on your small business? Not to worry. You really don’t need to be a big brand with a huge budget to market your business to new...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
If you have a small business, you may be wondering whether you need a website. You may think that your operation is too small to warrant a website, or that your customers don’t...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
If you’re thinking about selling products online, you might be asking yourself if it’s better to sell through a marketplace like Amazon or eBay or to start your own online shop. On the...
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
The UK is one of the biggest domain markets on the planet, with thousands of new co.uk domains registered every year. From the corner pub to the national law firm, a website address...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
A cheap domain name can sound like a compromise. If you’re paying just a few pounds, you might wonder what you’re missing out on. There doesn’t have to be a trade-off. Even familiar...
- By 123 Reg
- 8 min read
If you’ve ever wondered why your renewal invoice looks different to what you paid on day one, you’re not alone. Buying a domain name is often the cheapest part of getting your business...
- By 123 Reg
- 11 min read
Every business wants to find a cheap UK domain registrar, but “cheap” and “good value” aren’t always the same thing. Finding one that offers real value over time is where things get more...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
If you own a local business, your Google Business Profile might be the first thing customers see, even before your website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is all about improving your website so that it appears higher in search engine results when people look for businesses, products, or services like yours. Broadly it’s about making...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
What is Google Search Console? Google Search Console is a free tool from Google that helps you understand how your website appears in Google Search. It can show you which searches are bringing...
- By 123 Reg
- 10 min read
If you’ve bought a domain together with a 123 Reg plan like Website Builder or Managed WordPress Hosting, the chances are it’s already connected — so once you’ve hit publish, it should appear...
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Business
Business
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
If you own a local business, your Google Business Profile might be the first thing customers see, even before your website. It’s the listing that shows up on Google Maps and in local...
- By Thom Harrison
- 13 min read
It’s always exciting, starting an online business — but there are a few important decisions to make before you get going. One of the first is choosing the right business structure: should you...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
For small-to-medium businesses, social media and your website work best when they work together. Social media grabs attention, and your website gives people somewhere clear to go next. Used well, the two can...
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Google Ads is a tool that can put your business in front of customers who are searching for what you offer. By far the world’s leading Pay-Per-Click (PPC) platform, it lets you run...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
© Photographer: Ivan Chuyev | Agency: Dreamstime.com ….. ….. ….. ….. Your income to expenditure looks great but how come every month is an uphill battle to pay bills and make things balance?...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
Advertising your business is key whatever industry you are in and whatever your size. If people don’t know who you are how are they ever going to find you? Online advertising is the...
- By Tim Fuell
- < 1 min read
A new service is coming to 123-reg to help you maximise your potential for business success. We are proud to have become a Premier SME Partner (PSP) of Google’s AdWords advertising programme in...
- By Tim Fuell
- 2 min read
© Photographer Andres Rodriguez Agency: Dreamstime.com The 13th July may not be a date of note yet in your calendar, but if you run a business it may just be a day you...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
On the back of the success of Dragon’s Den and the like, making your inspirational idea into a successful start-up business has never been such a popular pastime. Many a business has begun...
- By Tim Fuell
- 3 min read
Starting a business and making it successful on a budget has never been as easy as it is now thanks to the Internet. Domain names dominate the advertising world and they shape brands,...
Online Marketing
Online Marketing
- By Thom Harrison
- 10 min read
Google Ads is a tool that can put your business in front of customers who are searching for what you offer. By far the world’s leading Pay-Per-Click (PPC) platform, it lets you run...
- By Thom Harrison
- 7 min read
Your domain ending helps set the tone for your website before anyone clicks. It isn’t just a part of your web address — it can influence how professional and trustworthy your business appears...
- By Will Stretton
- 6 min read
No one understands your business like you, but understanding your customers is an entirely different ball game. Even if you have some notion of who they are and how to cater to their...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Businesses today all face the challenge of holding onto customers in a fiercely competitive online world. With so many options just a click away, shoppers can easily switch to a rival offering a...
- By 123 Reg
- 15 min read
In our latest webinar, I’ll be addressing one of the most pressing issues in online business – getting website visitors to actually buy from you. In the video, I’ll explain the principles behind...
- By Nick Leech
- 3 min read
Creating top-quality pieces of content, whether that’s an in-depth blog post, an infographic or a microsite, is an excellent way to attract links, visitors and even news coverage. In the latest Swift Six,...
- By Will Stevens
- 3 min read
In the run up to Christmas very few people can afford the time and effort required to make a major update to their site. Plus, if you’re selling online you’ll be reluctant to...
- By Nick Leech
- 4 min read
Writing great blog posts is one thing, but getting people to read them is something else entirely. In the latest Swift Six, I’ll explain how to get more traffic to your blog. I’m...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 4 min read
As we near the end of 2014, here’s a look at what your marketing to-do list should include in the coming year so you know what your priorities need to be. The focus...
- By Nick Leech
- 3 min read
In this video, I’ll be explaining how you can keep an eye on your competitors in order to gather information that you can use to your advantage. It’s not hugely complicated, but it...