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- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
It’s been more than a decade since the internet saw the launch of its first dedicated adult domain extension: .xxx. What began as a controversial idea in the early 2010s has matured into...
- By Hannah Smith
- 5 min read
Is there ever a right time to start a business? It’s a question that goes through the heads of most entrepreneurs on the brink of starting a new venture. Many people will tell...
- By Thom Harrison
- 4 min read
Wales isn’t just famous for its castles, coastlines, and choirs – it’s a country full of creativity, community, and pride. Now, you can bring a little bit of that Welsh spirit to the...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
It’s official: 123 Reg is 25 this year! We’re celebrating a quarter of a century of keeping it simple online. Since 2000, we’ve supported businesses like yours to get online and run your...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
If your visitors have questions from the second they land on your site, such as: “am I on the right website, where do I go from here, how do I go back, where...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 7 min read
You know what’s great about today’s ecommerce industry? That anyone can start an online shop with as little as £10. And lots of people are. The problem with that is that there’s more...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
If your small business isn’t doing as well as you’d like, it’s likely because you believe that buying ads and constantly talking about your products and services online is enough to get people...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
When you contact a business via email, you’ll notice that the email address references the brand throughout. So, for example, email@myfancystoreshoe.com. Rarely, do you see a business using a generic email address like...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Registering a domain name is an important decision. No matter if you’re planning to use it to start a blog, present your business or non-profit organisation, sell products and services online, or flaunt...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
When you run a physical store, you get to decide how you want your store to look and feel, what type of products to sell, and how to arrange them to make the...
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Domains
Domains
- By 123 Reg
- 4 min read
It’s been more than a decade since the internet saw the launch of its first dedicated adult domain extension: .xxx. What began as a controversial idea in the early 2010s has matured into...
- By Thom Harrison
- 4 min read
Wales isn’t just famous for its castles, coastlines, and choirs – it’s a country full of creativity, community, and pride. Now, you can bring a little bit of that Welsh spirit to the...
- By 123 Reg
- 6 min read
Thousands of domain transfers take place every year. If you’re thinking about doing the same, you might be wondering how difficult it all is — and whether it’s really worth the effort. In...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
If you’ve spent much time registering domains — or exploring the industries built around them — you’ve probably come across the term domain parking. In short, domain parking is when you’ve bought a...
SEO Advice
SEO Advice
- By Thom Harrison
- 6 min read
Google AI Mode has landed in the UK, and it’s already changing how people search online. Instead of a long list of website links to scroll through, searches now return answers written by...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
Ever wondered what the world (or, say, Basingstoke) has been searching for recently? Google Trends has the answer. By reading into popular search terms over time, online business owners can use this tool...
- By Thom Harrison
- 11 min read
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is all about getting your business out there in front of as many customers as possible. The idea is to optimise your website so that it shows up easily...
- By Thom Harrison
- 8 min read
From humble origins as a garage startup to a global tech giant, Google has redefined how we access information in the modern age. Near-synonymous with search, Google handles literally billions of queries each...
Business
Business
- By Hannah Smith
- 5 min read
Is there ever a right time to start a business? It’s a question that goes through the heads of most entrepreneurs on the brink of starting a new venture. Many people will tell...
- By Thom Harrison
- 15 min read
Launching an online business has never been easier. You don’t need big upfront funding, and serious tech skills aren’t required. With the flexibility to set your own schedule and call the shots, this...
- By Hannah Smith
- 7 min read
The LinkedIn professional networking platform has more than a billion members in 200 countries worldwide. Designed to put entrepreneurs, professionals, and talent in touch with each other, it can be an invaluable business...
- By 123 Reg
- 7 min read
Think like a Dragon. Know your numbers, your market, and your edge. These six questions could make or break your online business – whether you’re pitching for investment or just aiming to grow....
Online Marketing
Online Marketing
- 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 Thom Harrison
- 9 min read
Google Ads is a tool that helps put your business in front of customers who might be searching for what you offer. By far the world’s leading Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising platform, it gives...
- By 123 Reg
- 5 min read
According to the latest report from creative agency, We Are Social, 56.2 million of us in the UK are active on social media—that’s 83% of the population! With such a massive audience to...
- By Alexandra Gavril
- 5 min read
Ask any online retailer what the key drivers are for profitable sales and increased visibility, and after email marketing and SEO, Google AdWords generally comes in at a close third place. While SEO...
- By Nick Leech
- 4 min read
Hello! In this Swift Six video I’ll be looking at how to spot mistakes on your website. This is really important and something you should get into the habit of doing. If your...
- By Nick Leech
- 7 min read
Online video is massive. BlinkBox, Netflix and YouTube exemplify the success of streaming. On YouTube alone, over six billion hours of video are watched each month, with 100 hours of footage uploaded every...
- By 123 Reg
- 2 min read
A website is vital for any business. Any business which trades online needs to complement their efforts with some form of online advertising. The greatest challenge for any small business is getting potential...
- By Nick Leech
- 5 min read
How much time do you spend thinking about your brand? If you’re totally honest the answer will probably be “not enough”. Which is understandable – managing a growing business is a full-time job...
- By Nick Leech
- 4 min read
Have your landing pages got what it takes to turn visitors into customers? In the latest Swift Six video, I’ll guide you through the key elements of a highly-converting landing page.
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