Blog Articles
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, […]
How to convert your website visitors to customers
From our partners at .US Domains. Your website is live and fully designed for ecommerce sales and customer management. It looks professional, user friendly, beautifully designed, and aligns with your brand. But this is just the first leg of the race. To start, you must first drive customers to your website. Once they land on […]
Register.it on building customer relationships in the domain industry
Founded in 1995, Register.it was one of the first Italian operators accredited by ICANN to offer domain names, which they provide alongside a whole suite of professional services that empower individuals and companies to create an online presence. Today, Register.it ranks among the leading companies in Europe for domain registrations and web presence solutions. Through […]
Tucows’ Director of Domains announces candidacy for inaugural Nominet Registry Advisory Council
Today, Ashley La Bolle, Director of Domains at Tucows, announced her candidacy for the Nominet Registry Advisory Council (RAC). The newly launched RAC was designed to advocate on behalf of Nominet members, giving them a voice in how the .UK TLD registry is run. The council will include six elected Nominet members, with two representatives […]
.ORG pushes for positive change
There’s a lot of good that comes out of the .ORG namespace. Most obviously, .ORG is the online home for thousands of nonprofits and mission-based organizations around the globe. But more than that, the Public Interest Registry (PIR), which operates the .ORG TLD takes an active role in advancing worthy causes and building a better […]
The online shop checklist: help your new clients launch their business
You know what it takes to be successful in e-commerce. But do your customers? Whether you work in website design, development, hosting, or business services, it’s important to take a step back and consider a new shop owner’s perspective. Let’s discuss how to best serve your small-biz customers and win their business again and again. […]
How to upsell your customers online
From our partners at .biz domains Want to boost your company’s revenue? Master the art of upselling—that is, convincing customers to purchase pricier items or additional products they hadn’t previously intended on buying. Apart from having a positive impact on your bottom line, upselling can also help strengthen relationships with clients and improve their perception […]
.ART: 100K users and counting
Since its launch in 2017, .ART has seen steady growth and strong demand. We aren’t surprised; it’s a short, meaningful TLD and a clear choice for the many artists, art industry professionals, institutions, performers, and other creatives that need to showcase their work online. But it’s been neat to see who else has adopted this […]
