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Domain Names :: If you know the name you want
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All websites need an address. For
example, your webname (Domain Name) may be:
www.yourwebsite.co.uk
Choosing the correct webname is crucial.
Please read the advice on this page carefully. You will also
find useful links for checking availability.
If in doubt,
Contact us. We have lots
of experience in finding suitable names, and in recognising
unsuitable ones. If you know the name you want
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Should I use a 'co.uk'
webname or '.com' webname? |
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If your customers or users are primarily in the UK then we advise
using a '.co.uk' or'.org.uk' webname. This is because many people in the
UK have now learned that this means local to the UK (e.g.
bbc.co.uk) while .com addresses are often USA based.
If many of your customers are overseas then choose a '.com'
address. Most overseas customers will not know what a .co.uk
address means.
Do not be surprised if your ideal webname has already been
taken. The internet is very competitive, and many of the best names
have already gone. With a little imagination, however, and
our help, a suitable name can always be found.
In general, avoid names which are not .co.uk or .com unless
you are really sure that it is a good idea. Most customers
will not remember, or even read properly, unfamiliar endings
to domain name. (e.g .biz etc)
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How do I find if the name
I need is available? |
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Use the tool on the left to check the availability of your
chosen name.
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Other tips for choosing a
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Your webname will be used in promotion and advertising, and needs to be remembered
by clients so that they can revisit your site. Key points to
remember are:
keep it reasonably short, unless meaningful or otherwise
unavoidable.
avoid 'tricks' such as substituting 1 for 'i' or 0 for 'o'.
capital letters can be used - allowing names such as
ukBuilding.co.uk to be made clearer.
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Useful links |
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www.patent.gov.uk Useful online search for existing
trademarks
www.companieshouse.gov.uk Online search for existing limited
company names
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