Domain Names

Buying your domain name is the first critical step in securing the future evolution of your company or brand. Wherever possible, DomainNamesGB.com recommends keeping your domain name as short and sharp as possible, to maximise the chance of it being easily remembered and passed on through viral marketing. If your exact company or brand name has already been registered, you can use hyphens to separate words or phrases.

Also, when users search the Internet for a particular product or service, they often use those product or service names as key words. To ensure that these potential customers find your site first, you can register extra domain names relating to your business's core services or products. For example, if you operate a florist shop, you may consider flowers.com or gifts.co.uk. DomainNamesGB.com will direct all traffic to your web site.

DomainNamesGB.com also offers a wide range of extensions for your chosen domain name. The following is intended as a guide to help you choose those right for you.

UK registrations:
.co.uk for companies and general use.
.org.uk usually for organisations and non profit making companies, although can be registered by anyone.
.net.uk for Internet Service Providers (ISP's) only. The rules for .net.uk are very strict, and the governing body for UK domain names will only allow ISP's to register these domains.
.ltd.uk for UK limited companies only. Registration demands company registration number.
.plc.uk for UK PLC's only.

Global Registrations:
.com for companies and general use.
.net usually for Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The international rules are more relaxed than in the UK, so anyone can register a .net domain.
.org usually for organisations and non-profit making companies. Once again anyone can register a .org domain.

NEW!
.biz and .info now available - click here to search for your name.

DomainNamesGB.com also recommends registering more than a simple .co.uk, even if your are a UK based company only trading nationally. By also registering .net or .com (or new .biz and .info) you are securing your brand and increasing the chances of potential customers finding your site. DomainNamesGB.com will "point" all names to the same email account and website.

For any further information regarding domain name registration, call the GB support team on 08707 520 571 or email names@DomainNamesGB.com.