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How to Migrate Your Website Without Losing Google.ca Rankings: A Complete Guide for Canadian Businesses

My former client Sarah ran a very successful home design and renovation company in Calgary.  Her website ranked under the first category for the keyword: home renovation Calgary and brought in 15-20 leads per week. She was booked solid three months straight. Then she decided to rebrand to a new company name, new domain, and …

Can Chat GPT Do SEO for Your Website? What AI Can and Can’t Do (And Why Your Job Isn’t Going Anywhere)

You’ve probably seen tons of  panic-inducing articles claiming that AI is coming for your job. AI Replaces Content Writers. ChatGPT Can Do Your SEO Job. Maybe you’re a solopreneur trying to rank your consulting site or a small business owner who’s been doing your own SEO for years. You could also be currently hiring freelancers …

Does Cheap Hosting Hurt Your Website’s Google Rankings? How I Watched My Business Disappear from Search Results

The coffee in my Vancouver apartment went cold as I refreshed Google Search Console for the tenth time that morning. The numbers didn’t lie, but I desperately wanted them to. Three months ago, my freelance web design business was thriving. I ranked number 3 for the keyword  web designer Vancouver. Inquiries came in daily. I …

I Chose the Cheapest Hosting Plan in Canada. Here’s What Happened

$2.99/month.That’s what caught my eye. I’d been delaying launching my photography portfolio website for months. Every time I looked at hosting prices, I’d convince myself to wait. “Maybe next month when things are less tight,” I’d tell myself. Then I saw a Facebook ad for $2.99/month hosting. Unlimited everything: one-click WordPress install and free domain …

I Accidentally Bought Domain and Hosting from Different Companies in Canada. Here’s What I Learned

I was riding on cloud nine when I found the perfect domain name for my design studio: StudioNorth.ca It was available and I immediately purchased it from Namecheap for $15 CAD for the first year. Perfect! I owned my domain. Then I researched web hosting and  discovered an excellent deal on a different provider’s website. …

cPanel Looked Like Mission Control. Here Are the Only 5 Buttons You Actually Need

The first time I accessed cPanel, I nearly abandoned my entire website project. The interface was overwhelming. Dozens of icons. Each with cryptic labels I didn’t recognize: Zone Editor, Track DNA, Cron Jobs, PHP PEAR Packages. It resembled the flight deck of an aircraft. I’m a Vancouver-based consultant who wanted a simple portfolio website not …

I Paid for ‘Domain Privacy’ Without Knowing What It Was. Should You?

When I purchased my domain for my coaching practice, the registration page displayed a checkbox: Add Domain Privacy Protection – $12/year. I paused.  It is not that $12 was expensive, but I was already paying for the domain, hosting, and various startup costs. But the description made it sound like it was urgent and important …

10 Budget-Friendly .CA Domain Registrars Canadians Love in 2025

Struggling to Find an Affordable .CA Domain Registrar? I feel you. Building a Canadian website shouldn’t drain your wallet, but hidden fees, pricey renewals, and confusing add-ons make it feel that way. The secret to saving money while building credibility is picking the right registrar. This guide breaks down the 10 cheapest and most reliable …

.CA vs .IO Domain: Which One Builds a Stronger Brand in 2025?

Starting your business in Canada and can’t decide between a .CA and .IO domain?  You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs face this exact dilemma: Go local with .CA and instantly earn Canadian trust, or go global with .IO and project that modern, tech-savvy image? Each option has real advantages. But the wrong choice could make your …

.CA Domain Pricing 2025: Stop Paying Extra, Here’s What You Actually Need to Know

You’ve been paying extra. You need to stop this leakage right now. Let that sink in. Right now, while you’re reading this, domains registered last year are quietly draining bank accounts across Canada. The invoice arrives. CA$24.99. You pause then recall, didn’t you pay CA$5.99 last year? You did. That’s the moment most domain owners …