Website Development

9 Signs You Should Switch Website Hosts

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9 Signs You Should Switch Website Hosts

I’ve gone through a lot of website hosts in the past 25 years. It was getting to a point where I thought one was just as bad as the other. I wondered how any company managed to do business online with such unreliable web hosting in Canada. After doing some research, I learned the signs […]

How to Register a Website Domain Name in Canada

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How to Register a Website Domain Name in Canada

You require two services to publish a website on the internet: domain registration (through a registrar) and website hosting (the company that stores your website data and makes it available to the public). You can get both through the website host you choose, or might even be able to register your domain free of charge […]

Checklist: Choose the Best Website Host for your Canadian Business

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Checklist: Choose the Best Website Host for your Canadian Business

I did a lot of research as I prepared to move to a more robust, reliable host for our Canadian websites. In doing so, I came up with a list of considerations involved with reviewing each hosting option (based on over 20 years of experience and learning the hard way). I’ve expanded upon that here, […]

How to Start a Popular and Profitable Membership Website

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How to Start a Popular and Profitable Membership Website

There is something about any “members only” scenario that instantly intrigues people. They’re lured by the idea of something superior or exclusive and being a part of an elite community. That desire can pull people back to your website time and time again.

The Top 3 Free (and Easy) Ecommerce Platforms

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The Top 3 Free (and Easy) Ecommerce Platforms

When aspiring digital entrepreneurs learn of the internet’s profit potential, they want in on it. As they begin to navigate the path to online sales, they’re immediately faced with a decision (and expense). “Which ecommerce platform should I use, and can I afford it in the startup phase?” It’s a tough question to answer, especially […]

What To Do If Your Desired Domain Name Isn’t Available

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What To Do If Your Desired Domain Name Isn’t Available

One of the first tasks tackled by entrepreneurs is registering a domain name. It’s a critical part of establishing your brand and marketing your company online. Now that the major email providers, like Google & Yahoo, have implemented an anti-spam measure requiring a verified domain name, it has become even more important that you have […]

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