WHC’s Blog
Articles by Marie-Eve Petit
Marie-Eve is WHC’s Marketing & Communications Manager and an unapologetic word nerd. Passionate about tech, music, and the power of punctuation, she thrives on helping Canadians succeed online and making an impact at WHC. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her enjoying a spritz on a terrace somewhere, lost in her garden, or maintaining her undefeated Scrabble streak (since 1998!).
10 web hosting questions people keep asking, answered honestly
Finding the right hosting for your website or project shouldn't eat your whole weekend. Most of it comes down to a few real questions, the same ones that...
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The internet is scrambling to patch a critical PHP flaw. If you’re hosted with WHC, you’re not.
Last updated: October 22, 2026 A critical security vulnerability in PHP, the software that runs most of the websites on the internet, is making headlines...
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How domains work: setup, renewal, and transfers, explained
Quick answer. A domain name is your address on the internet. Hosting is where your website's files actually live. You usually need both, and most issues...
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Your WordPress site just got safer, automatically
The short version: Security threats keep evolving, and in the age of AI they move faster than ever. To stay ahead of them, we've added a new security tool...
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A Clearer, Faster Way to Get Support at WHC
When something's not right with your website or email, you shouldn't have to figure out how to reach us. Help should be easy to find and easy to get…...
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WordPress 7.0 Armstrong is here, and it changes what WordPress is
WordPress 7.0 just landed, and it isn't a feature update. It's a platform shift. Released on May 20, 2026 and codenamed "Armstrong" (continuing the jazz...
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.ca vs .com: Which Should a Canadian Business Register First?
Quick answer. For most Canadian businesses, register the .ca first. It signals you’re local, builds trust with Canadian customers, and the...
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How to Choose the Right Domain Name: A Practical 2026 Guide (Canadian Edition)
Quick answer. A good domain name is short, easy to say out loud, and easy to spell. Keep the name itself to about 15 characters or fewer (not counting...
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The State of Domains in Canada: What 100,000+ Registrations Reveal
The short version. We studied more than 100,000 new .ca and .com domains registered at WHC since 2020. The percentages here are only based on our six...
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The 6 biggest online marketing mistakes (and what to fix first)
Running a small business in Canada today means wearing a lot of hats. Marketing is usually one of them, even if it’s not the one you enjoy most. Online...
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