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Why you should offer low-cost email as a value-added service
If you run a web hosting company, e-commerce solution, or website builder, you probably know how important it is to offer a complete package to your customers. As a one-stop shop, you can streamline the user experience, increase customer loyalty, and decrease the odds that your customers will buy from one of your competitors. One […]
Five ways to help your clients build a strong eCommerce identity
Building a strong eCommerce identity is crucial for businesses looking to compete in the online marketplace. It encompasses elements such as brand image, values, and reputation, which help businesses create an emotional connection with their customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. However, creating a compelling brand identity can be challenging and, for small eCommerce businesses, […]
Tapping into the new creator economy with .bio
The creator ecosystem is experiencing a period of dramatic change. Creators and influencers are rapidly re-writing the world of branding, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship. For those in the business of helping individuals establish an online presence, this shift presents a major opportunity worth pursuing. The state of the creator economy Remember when Instagram was for sharing […]
Targeting content creators with .blog
There are millions of individuals, businesses, and organizations that provide regular content to their audiences. For some, content — be it workshops, courses, or paid subscriptions — is the core of their business. For others, it’s a means to strengthen their brand presence and win potential customers by providing real upfront value that welcomes them […]
Championing causes with .org domains
The .ORG namespace offers a credible, trustworthy TLD to help mission-driven organizations, businesses and individuals carry out their purpose. And Public Interest Registry (PIR), which operates the .ORG TLD, is taking an active role in advancing worthy causes and building a better Internet. PIR donates a portion of proceeds for every .ORG domain registered to […]
Radix’s TLDs continue to be strong performers
Radix owns and operates 10 domain extensions, including .online, .store, .tech, .website, .space, .press, .site, .host, .fun and .uno, as well as one repurposed country-code top-level domain, .PW. It’s a TLD lineup that includes a solid mix of generic options, which appeal to a broad base of website owners, and industry-specific ones, which speak to […]
20i.com on how to build a successful hosting business
Jonathan and Tim Brealey are somewhat of a legend in the domains and hosting industry. The duo founded UK-based registrar, 123-reg, back in 2000, launched Heart Internet in 2004, and, in 2016, began 20i.com, which in five short years has grown into one of the leading hosting providers in the UK. We had the opportunity […]
Six ways to avoid phishing attacks
In 2021, cybercriminals delivered a tsunami of cyberattacks. PhishLabs reported a 47% increase in phishing attempts from Q1 2020 to Q1 2021. Another report by Cisco Umbrella revealed that of the organizations they surveyed, an astounding 86% had at least one employee try to connect to a phishing site. Phishing, and all its variations, continues […]
Tucows’ response to Log4j vulnerability
Updated – Dec 15, 2021 Last Friday, a critical system vulnerability with Log4j was uncovered that has the potential to result in remote code execution against applications. Since this announcement, Tucows’ Security, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams have been working around the clock to identify all applications using Log4j and mitigate the identified vulnerability; critical […]
The future of e-commerce: insights and trends for web service providers
The pandemic has impacted all lives and businesses, some more than others. One major change that many of us experienced was an increased reliance on home deliveries and online ordering. So it’s no surprise that e-commerce has been one of the most heavily impacted industries. To unpack just how big the impact on e-commerce was, […]
