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Domain Names Secure your name now! Use our free Search Engine! Frequently asked questions Just click on the question for the answer How do I search for a domain name? Why would I need a Domain name? Can I contact the naming authority directly? Can I transfer my name to my own ISP? Should I purchase a dot com or dot co name? Do I need a web site to have a domain name? What Free services do you offer? A Domain name allows users of the Internet to find you by an easily identifiable method, rather than a long set of numerical numbers.
How do I search for a domain name? You can use our search box at the top of this page, which will search the relevant names databases. Simply enter the domain name in the search box, select the type of domain type by using the drop down menu then click on search. If the name is available it will be added to your shopping list. Of course there is no obligation to buy at this stage. Use this list to compare names for purchase. Once you have decided on an available name, remove the unwanted names by updating your list and then press 'Order'.
There are many good
reasons for registering your domain name.
Can I contact the naming authority directly? Yes you can register your domain name with the naming authority. The direct registration fee is £80 (plus VAT) for UK domain names which is payable in advance. Also the naming fees after two years are currently a further £80, whereas with us these are just £ 15 per year.
Can I transfer my name to my own ISP? Yes free of charge, but they may charge you for the process and charge you considerably more in naming fees. But with are web forwarding service their should be no need to transfer, as we can host your name and you can still host your site with your current ISP if required or take advantage of our excellent hosting packages.
Should I purchase a dot com or dot co name? Companies with offices
and trade relationships worldwide generally prefer .com names.
We charge a one off fee of £ 11 for .co.uk domains and £14 for .com or Net domains. These include all naming fees for one year. Naming
fees are charged by the authorities in the country concerned.
UK domains are administered by Nominet. If you go to Nominet direct
or to many of our competitors you would pay £40 per year, two
years in advance, total £ 80+VAT per two year period. Dot com domains are administered by ICANN appointed registrars such as Network solutions and Melbourne IT. The usual naming charges are $ 35 per year. We charge only £ 20 per year after the first two years.
Do I need a web site to have a domain name? No you do not need a web site. You can secure your name and still use it for email purposes with our email forwarding service. When you are ready to have a web site we can instantly activate your domain name for you.
If your choice in co.uk has gone and you are a limited company you can register .ltd.uk. The domain name must exactly match your company name at Company's House. Alternatively
you can use a variation on your name. Conversely if you were looking for a dot com web address you could try a dot net.
What Free services do you offer? Domain names are offered in association with 1stISP. With
every domain name registered they offer:
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