Category: Domains | Hosting

Hosting and Domain Registration Scams
Domains | HostingBy Rosslyn Merswolke

Web Hosting and Domain Registration Scams

How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud? In today’s digital world, owning a website means you’ll inevitably deal with domain registration renewals, web hosting invoices, and service notices. Unfortunately, scammers have learned to take advantage of this, sending out fraudulent emails and invoices that look deceptively legitimate. These scams can be convincing—complete with professional logos, accurate renewal dates, and even your real domain name. At Waterloo Web Works, we want to help business owners recognize the warning signs and avoid […]

Website Hosting
Domains | HostingBy Rosslyn Merswolke

What to Look for in a Hosting Company?

Website Hosting: Avoid the Pitfalls and Choose Wisely Choosing a hosting provider for your website and email accounts can feel overwhelming. With so many options and flashy introductory offers, it’s easy to get lured in by what looks like a great deal—only to face unexpected costs when it’s time to renew. At Waterloo Web Works, we want to help you make an informed decision that protects your investment and keeps your website running smoothly. Understanding the True Cost of Hosting […]

Holding Domains Hostage for Profit
Domains | HostingBy Rosslyn Merswolke

Stop Holding Domains Hostage for Profit!

Holding Domains Hostage for Profit Isn’t Right This post is a formal complaint against those who make a business from holding domains for profit. Anyone can register a domain and own a domain. Finding an appropriate domain that is relevant to your business and what your business does, is becoming increasingly difficult to do. The most common domain extensions (.com, .ca, .net) have been bought up by domain brokerages and people looking to benefit financially by holding as many relevant […]