Month: January 2023

Resolutions for 2023: more visibility, more security, more .barcelona

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We move into the New Year with a list of resolutions (which really will hold true this year). Typically, these might include doing more sport, learning a language or plenty of other things. When it comes to going digital, there will also be those determined to gain greater internet presence or create a website for their project, whether a business, an organisation or a personal project.

But before creating the website, we need to think properly about the domain. It’s important to choose one that identifies us and which can stick with our project for a long time. If you’re unsure, it’s best to think it through than to launch with a domain you know will be provisional. All domains have two parts, the name you choose and the domain extension. Did you know that Barcelona is one of just over 30 world cities with its own domain extension? And that a .barcelona domain can help you stand out on Google Maps? In addition, besides launching a new website, with .barcelona you’re linking your digital identity to the city and forming part of the .barcelona digital community.

“And what if I’ve already got a domain that isn’t .barcelona? How can I link it to the city?” One way of gaining visibility on the internet and forming part of the .barcelona community is to register a .barcelona domain as a secondary domain. In other words, to redirect the .barcelona domain you register with your usual .barcelona domain. This way you can increase the possibilities of people finding you on the internet and promote your business by linking it to your city.

SSL certificate: what it is and why you need it

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The SSL certificate is a communication protocol which guarantees the secure transmission of information on the internet through data encryption.

Without a certificate it wouldn’t be possible to establish a secure connection between the server and the user, and data would be exposed. This means sensitive data such as users, passwords and bank details.

How to know if a website has got an SSL certificate?

The easiest way to quickly know if a website has got an SSL certificate is by looking at the URL that appears in the browser. If we see it starts with ‘https://’ that final ‘s’ tells us that this website has got an SSL certificate and is therefore a secure site. In contrast, if the URL starts with ‘http://’, without the final ‘s’, this tells us that the website hasn’t got an SSL certificate and any data transmitted through it could be accessed by third parties and misused.

There are also tools such as ssl.cat and sslchecker, which tell us if a website has got an SSL certificate and consequently whether it’s safe. These types of tools are highly recommended for checking URLs which are unfamiliar to us or which might take us to websites with malware or infected with some virus.

How to get the SSL certificate for my website

The most advisable way to install an SSL certificate on your website is to do so via your registration company. Many of these offer free certificates when you get a domain. Whether they are free or they have a cost, bear in mind that they all guarantee the security of your website. The difference between a free certificate and one with a cost lies in the additional features and usability.

If you see that your registration company offers various options, it’s best to contact them so they can help you choose the one that most suits your needs.

Superilla.barcelona: a city model for a new Barcelona

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The Barcelona Superblock project is transforming the city into a place where people are a priority. A city with wider pavements, more greenery, more spaces for meeting others and playing, with streets that boost local commerce and prioritise the use of bicycles and public transport. On the website superilla.barcelona you’ll find full information on how we’re getting the city ready for 2030, and where the future is already here.

The intention behind this new model, at the forefront of major urban transformations in the world, is to:

  • Regain and expand public space: gaining a million square metres of space for people, making the city a greener and healthier place, with less noise and less pollution, reducing and slowing traffic and protecting schools.
  • Transform the city for the well-being of everybody: where elderly people and children take centre stage in streets and squares.
  • Prioritise public transport: for less pollution and a better-connected city.
  • Defend the local economy: to protect traditional establishments and regenerate industrial networks, making them hubs for attracting talent and innovation.
  • Boost greenery: gaining over 40 hectares of vegetation with one in three city streets becoming green.

At superilla.barcelona you can also discover the big projects already starting to become a reality, such as the transformation of Via Laietana and La Rambla, the “Protecting Schools” programme and more.