Web Services

Domain names

Your domain name is the core of your Internet identity- your online brand. Your current and future customers will remember this name and use it to find out about your products and services. It is totally unique to your company and can make all the difference to your web development strategy.

With over 4000 .co.uk domain names being registered every week, it is very important that you register now, to ensure that your brand and company name are not taken by someone else.

It costs less than fifty pence a week to keep your domain name secure

...a small investment and the first small but vital step towards planning your Internet marketing strategy.

Domain name FAQs

What is a domain name?

It is a text name that makes your computers unique IP number convenient to remember and user-friendly.

Why do I need one?

The increasing importance of the Internet is undeniable, and a professional sounding e-mail address is crucial to your company's image. By using a name that best describes your business and reflects it's market, your company will be easy to find online. Once registered, it cannot be duplicated, and- as they are allocated on a first come, first served basis- it is important to secure your company name as soon as possible. We can host your name until you are ready to use it for email or a website.

What is involved?

Once availability is confirmed, we will send your application to the relevant naming authority. When this is accepted your name will be held in our server, and e-mails can be forwarded to your current address or website.

What will it cost?

A bi-annual charge pays for Nominet fees and our administration costs. We require 2 years payment in advance, and VAT will be added. Unlimited e-mail or web forwarding costs an additional £10. There are no extra fees or charges.

• .co.uk £47 for 2 years
• .com / .net / .org £94 for 2 years
• .uk.com £94 + £40 set up

What do I need to do?

Check the availability of suitable names here. Simply complete and send us the online domain name order form and we will contact you to confirm registration.