Webnames.ca Reviews

Webnames.ca Inc. is a Canadian web hosting provider and domain registrar, established in 2000. It originated as a spin-off from the University of British Columbia, where co-founder John Demco pioneered and managed the .CA country code top-level domain (ccTLD) registry from 1987. As Canada's original .CA registrar, Webnames.ca has a strong focus on serving Canadian individuals, small businesses, non-profits, and large corporations, including managing domain portfolios for major Canadian brands. Their mission is to provide clients with the necessary tools to create, protect, and promote their online presence. Key services include domain registration (specializing in .CA and corporate domain management), shared web hosting (Linux-based with Plesk control panel), managed WordPress hosting, email hosting, and SSL certificates. They emphasize high-touch, bilingual (English/French) customer support with quick phone response times, contrasting with the self-serve model common in the industry. Their infrastructure includes data centers located in Canada (Vancouver, BC), ensuring data sovereignty and potentially faster speeds for Canadian visitors. Unique selling points include their deep Canadian roots, comprehensive domain management tools, free managed website/domain transfers, free SSL installation assistance, and tiered pricing benefits for customers with multiple domains or services.