Domain Names

Get a web address that's right for you and your business.

What's in a name? If you are talking about the Internet, then the answer is everything. A domain name is your company identity on the Web. When you register a domain name, your website will become accessible at www.example.com and you can be e-mailed as [email protected]

Global

Top level domains, or global domains, allow your business to create a truly global image. Typical examples can include:

• .com - companies
• .net - networks
• .org - organisations

A global domain addresses can be useful for multinational companies who wish to create a global brand name. It can also reduce the overhead incurred as a result of maintaining a website for each country in which you do business.

Country code

Second level domains, or country code domains, offer your business an identity on the Web that has an association with a particular country or region. Typical United Kingdom examples can include:

• .co.uk - companies
• .net.uk - networks
• .org.uk - organisations

This type of address can be useful when trying to create / improve awareness of your business within a particular geographical area, and can help you to create a more personal relationship with your customers.

Alternative

As the name suggests, these second level domains offer your business an alternative domain address, and can be useful when the traditional top and second level names have already been taken. Typical examples can include:

• .uk.com - companies
• .uk.net - networks