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dotCanada and Sustainable Hosting: Our Environmental Commitment

Data centres consume enormous amounts of power - and the internet's carbon footprint is larger than most people realize. Here is what we do at dotCanada to minimize our environmental impact, and what you should know about green hosting claims.

January 3, 2024Read more →

Small Business

Building a Website for a Canadian Law Practice

A law firm website is not just a marketing tool - it is a reflection of your professional standards. Here is what Canadian lawyers need to include, what to avoid, and how to build a site that generates client inquiries without creating compliance problems.

December 29, 2023Read more →

Small Business

Real Estate Websites: A Guide for Canadian Agents and Brokerages

In a competitive real estate market, your website is working around the clock even when you're not. Here's what Canadian buyers and sellers expect to find - and what separates a site that generates leads from one that gets ignored.

December 24, 2023Read more →

Small Business

Why Your Business Website Must Be Mobile-First in 2024

Most Canadian small business websites were designed on a desktop, for a desktop. Meanwhile, the majority of your visitors are on phones. Here's why that mismatch is costing you - and what to do about it.

December 19, 2023Read more →

Small Business

Website Hosting for Canadian Non-Profits and Charities

Running a Canadian charity or non-profit means every dollar counts. Here is how to build a website that serves your mission without breaking the bank.

December 14, 2023Read more →

WordPress

WordPress Shortcodes: What They Are and How to Use Them

Shortcodes let you drop complex functionality into any page with a simple bracketed tag. Here is everything you need to know about using them safely.

December 9, 2023Read more →

Security

What Is Email Spoofing and How to Protect Your Domain from Being Impersonated

If your domain has no email authentication records, anyone can send email pretending to be you. Here is how to close that gap.

December 4, 2023Read more →

Performance

Why What Loads First Matters Most: Above-the-Fold Optimization

Visitors form an opinion about your site within one second of it loading. Here is how to make sure that first impression is a fast one.

November 29, 2023Read more →

Domains

How Domain Auctions Work and When Buying at Auction Makes Sense

The perfect domain for your business is already registered - but it might be available at auction. Here is how domain auctions work and how to bid smart.

November 24, 2023Read more →

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