Like your business name, a domain name is a unique name (or address) that identifies your business on the Internet and allows people to easily find and access your website information. By including your domain name in all your business paperwork and advertising, people can go directly to your company information.

Choosing the right name
The right domain name is as important as choosing your business name. There is no magic formula to allow you to choose the correct name, and names that have already been taken may affect your choice. It is highly desirable that your business name and Internet domain name are the same or very similar.

Limitations
There are limitations in choosing a domain name. A name can include letters, numbers and hyphens. A suffix must also be added. For businesses this is typically ".co.uk" or ".com" although other suffixes are also used depending upon the activity of the organisation. Contact us for advice if you are uncertain.

Purchasing your name
If you are not yet ready to establish your presence on the Internet, you should still consider purchasing your domain name. Once purchased, your name is reserved for you and cannot be used by anyone else. When you are ready to develop your website, your name can be activated and used as your company domain name.

If you are ready to purchase your name, click here to check if the domain is available. If it is, contact us and we can then purchase it on your behalf, usually within 24 hours.