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7 Things You Need to Know Before You Choose a Domain Name UK

  • Anyone that owns a successful business or wants to start a new business has to have a website. The internet is perhaps the best way to market your services, products or brand.

  • First of all you want to choose a name for your website that will direct people to you website. The main part of setting up a web page is choosing a catchy, yet realistic domain name that will draw customers to your website.

1. What is a domain name?

  • A domain name is used to identify a Web page. An example would be: www.yourname.com, the domain name would be “yourname.com” Domain names are formed by the rules and regulations of the Domain Name System or DNS. Any website name officially registered in the DNS is a domain name.

    Domain names are used to indicate control or ownership or a resource or website. In other words, they aid in the identifying Internet sources that are numerically addressed with names that are easy to memorize and recognize. By establishing these unique identities, organizations can choose a domain name that represents and/or corresponds with their business name so that Internet users can more easily locate them online through a basic search engine.

2. Why do I need a domain name?

  • So now you are probably wondering why you would need a registered domain name when you could simply create a social media page for your business. A professional looking website with a unique domain name, well organized web site and company email address only make your business look more polished and proficient and create your brand identity.

    Having a registered domain name also helps your business gain credibility, increases SEO positioning and will protect copyrights. It will help you establish a name and reputation for your business. This while make it easier for you to advertise your products or brand. Every business wants to generate new customers. More customers mean more revenue. A professional and registered domain name will make you look credible, trustworthy and reliable and will ultimately draw more prospective clients to your website.

    Purchasing a registered domain name will guarantee that if you ever switch web hosts you still have ownership of the domain name. Also if you are looking to get others to advertise on your side, a registered domain name will give you credibility.

3. How do I purchase a domain name?

  • You can purchase a domain name on our website, just type in the name and the system will tell you if that domain is available to register or not. If you cant fine a .com you might try .co.uk,.net or other domain name extensions. There are many options to choose from.

4. How can I create the best domain name for my website?

  • Of course you want to choose a name that represents, or is at least related to your company, brand, product or service. You want your customers to remember it easily so you need to keep it simple as well. Here are some hints for choosing the best domain name for your website.

    • keep it short and simple so it is easy to remember
    • make sure it is easy to type (remember a lot of people use the internet via their smartphones)
    • use keywords that relate to your business
    • avoid use of numbers, symbols and hyphens
    • act without hesitation, domain names tend to be “snatched up” very quickly
    • make it catchy
    • keep it professional

5. How can I make sure that the domain name I want isn’t already in use?

  • With so many businesses online today, there is a chance that at least one of the domain names you may be considering is already in use. You definitely do not want to infringe on anyone’s copyrights. You can easily search through our site to see if the domain name you desire is available.

    However, it is always a good idea to have several ideas for domain names in case your first choice is actively being used.

6. How do I know what extension (.com, .net, etc) is best for me?

  • Everyone knows the most popular extensions for domain names: .com, .net, .org and .gov, etc. But how do you know which is the best extension for your domain name and your business?

    Obviously, most people prefer the most popular extension, .com. Over 52% of web addresses use .com. However if .com is not available for your particular domain name, you might want to try the next most popular extension which is .net. However, if you are a nonprofit, you might want to use .org. In the same realm you would want to use .info if you site is mainly an informational site. There are plenty of domain name extensions available. Take some time to do some research and carefully consider which extension will best suit your website.

7. How often do I have to re-register and pay for my domain name?

  • Domain names require a yearly fee for the above reasons and for copyright purposes. However, the yearly fee for domain names is very low. This is a plus in that you are not tied into a domain name for the rest of your life. You can opt not to renew.

    The average yearly fee for domain names is currently between GBP 7.00 -15.00. This may vary between domain extensions.

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Everything you need to know about Domains – frequently asked questions

Struggling to get to grips with Domains? Don’t worry, we have all of the information you will need to know to get you started.

After all, creating a memorable experience for your online customers starts with cementing your website’s name, otherwise known as your Domain name.

A Domain name is basically your website’s address, allowing you to position and market your business in the digital world.

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Three simple steps to get you on your way…

Choose your perfect name:

The most successful and effective Domain names UK are those that are short, easy to spell and memorable. Of course, it must also be relevant to your business, so it’s important to at least incorporate your business name, product, service or area within your Domain!

Check its availability:

With millions of companies marketing their businesses online, we’ll always check the availability of your Domain name to ensure that it is not already being used!

Register it on the spot:

Once we’ve checked the availability of your UK Domain name, we’ll register it on the spot and you’re good to go. It really is as simple as that.

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The fun goes beyond registering your Domain name…

When it comes to managing your Domain name online, there are a whole host of helpful features and resources that have been designed to optimise your online experience.

Managing your domain:

We offer a bespoke Domain management service that will manage your Domain and hosting, allowing you to stay connected 24/7.

Integrating your domain:

If you have more than one platform where you wish to use your Domain, we can help. All of our Domains can be integrated and hosted in a secure and optimum way, allowing you to extend your reach even further.

Support:

We’re always just a click and a phone-call away. Our expert team of highly skilled web-specialists is always on hand to answer any questions you might have when it comes to your Domain.

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Search tools

When it comes to checking the availability of your Domain name, we utilise the very latest, advanced online platforms and facilities, allowing us to enhance our search, taking you one step closer to cementing the perfect name.

Choose your perfect name

The most successful and effective domain names are those that are short, easy to spell and memorable. Of course it must also be relevant to your business, so it’s important to at least incorporate your business name, product, service or area within your Domain!

Check its availability:

With millions of companies marketing their businesses online, we’ll always check the availability of your domain name to ensure that it is not already being used!

Register it on the spot:

Once we’ve checked the availability of your Domain name, we’ll register it on the spot and you’re good to go. It really is as simple as that.

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WHOIS Privacy

In the digital world, security should always be a priority. For us, protecting you against potential spammers and hackers is always a primary concern, as is the privacy of your Domain name.

To help us to shield you from any unwanted attention, we use WHOIS Privacy in order to help us to protect your personal information. It’s a service that we are proud to offer for a number of reasons:

  • WHOIS protects your personal information online
  • Tackles scams, junk mail and annoying spam
  • Takes away the hassle of annoying telemarketers
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Bulk Ordering

Bulk Domain registration not only allows you to register multiple domain names at the same time, it also allows you to save money doing it! Essentially, the more Domain names you register, the more you will save!

Choose your perfect names:

The most successful and effective Domain names are those that are short, easy to spell and memorable. Of course, it must also be relevant to your business, so it’s important to at least incorporate your business name, product, service or area within your Domain!

Check their availability:

With millions of companies marketing their businesses online, we’ll always check the availability of your Domain name to ensure that it is not already being used!

Register them on the spot:

Once we’ve checked the availability of your Domain name, we’ll register it on the spot and you’re good to go. It really is as simple as that.

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Backorder Domains

If your Domain name is not available at this present moment in time, it doesn’t mean that it won’t become available in the future.

Backorder Domains allow you to secure the opportunity to access the Domain name you want, as soon as it becomes available. Simply let us know the Domain name that you are looking to take over, and we’ll take care of the rest.

How it works?

1/ Once you have expressed interest in a particular Domain name, we will regularly check whether or not your Domain as become available.

2/All backorder Domains must go through an auction process before being allocated. We’ll do this on your behalf using your backorder payment!

3/ We’ll let you know straight away whether your bid was successful!

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