Select the host that suits your website needs
August 7, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsWhen you choose your web hosting company it is important to select the right one for you. It is undoubtedly true that not all web hosting companies are right for all online businesses. Some companies offer plans that are unsuitable for growing businesses, so it is wise to find out the kind of support you […]
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July 30, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsWebsites are an essential asset for virtually every business in the UK, which means web hosting has come to be seen almost as a utility service. As with other utilities, such as gas, electricity and telephone lines, there’s a lot of competition and choice out there. It seems that many companies offering web hosting focus […]
0 0 Read moreIt is crucial to choose a reliable web hosting company
July 16, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsEvery successful business owner and online entrepreneur knows the value of choosing the right website hosting service. When you first set up your website it can be tempting to put all your time and effort into producing impressive content, but the quality of your web host is just as important. Maximising profits is the main […]
0 0 Read more.com domains continue to dominate
July 10, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsDespite the increasing availability of more and more alternative domain names, a survey carried out by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has shown that .com domains still dominate. 6,000 people from across the world who use the internet for more than five hours per week were surveyed earlier this year, and […]
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July 9, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsThe web hosting sector is an interesting one, and the latest surveys from Host Advice reveal some useful information about its current position. The biggest finding is that in most countries, businesses tend to go local and choose hosting providers from their own country. For example, in France, nine of the top ten providers are […]
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June 25, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsWhen you run a business, having a quality website is one of the most important things that you can do. However, your site needs to be hosted before anybody can access it. There are a huge variety of different hosting services to consider and a few different options. Here are some of the main ones.
0 0 Read moreJune marks the first anniversary of .uk
June 19, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsThis month marks the first anniversary of the .uk domain, which was introduced on the 10th of June 2014. More than 330,000 .uk domains have been registered in the past year, meaning they have been an extremely popular option for businesses and people who want to expand their online opportunities.
0 0 Read moreThe role of Nominet in domain registration
June 18, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsNominet is a company which is responsible for handling domain name registration in the UK, and has done so since 1996, replacing the previous Naming Committee which was set up in 1985. Having a high quality domain name is one of the most important factors in any company’s online campaign, which means Nominet plays an […]
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June 11, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsOperating a small to medium sized business website requires reliable web hosting. Downtime can mean that you’re out of operation, losing out on valuable sales and business. Additionally, if your website is slow to load, users can often be frustrated and will simply leave your website and go to the competition instead. For this reason, […]
0 0 Read moreThe expansion of top level domains
June 5, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsOn the internet, visibility is everything. One of the most important factors is to have a domain name that is easy to remember and can be entered with ease. Once a domain name is taken up, another person can’t use it, which is a problem given the sheer popularity of ‘.com’ domains. This represents a […]
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