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Common Questions About Domain
Registration
Lots
of people have contacted us to ask
us questions about domain
names. Listed
below for you are some of the most frequently
asked questions along with the answers.
If you have
a question that is not answered here,
or you want to talk to us about any
aspect of your domain name please
feel free to contact us to discuss
your requirements.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is used to identify and locate computers on the Internet. Internet domain names provide a system of "easy-to-remember" Internet addresses (i.e. www.your-domain-name.com) which are translated by the DNS system into numeric IP addresses used by computers on the Internet.
What is the Domain Name System
The Domain Name System (DNS) helps users to find their way around the Internet. Every computer on the Internet has a unique address - just like a telephone number. THe number is a rather complicated string of numbers. It is called its "IP address" (IP stands for "Internet Protocol"). IP Addresses are hard to remember. The DNS or Domain Name Servers actually help to simplify the system by allowing a familiar string of letters (the "domain name") to be used instead of the IP address. So instead of typing 83.138.144.117, you can simply type your domain name i.e. www.myname.co.uk
How much does it cost to register
a .co.uk/.org.uk domain name?
£4.99for 2 years which includes web pointing
and email forwarding
How much does it cost to register
a .com/.net/.org/.info/.biz domain name?
£8.99 for 1 years which
includes web pointing and email forwarding
What makes an effective domain name?
A name that is easily memorised, or recalled and is not too long. The longer the name is the more likely it is that your customers may make errors when typing the name into the browser. The name could be either your company's trading name
or
becoming popular now, a name to reflect your products or services name of the products or services. e.g. (if you sell air conditioners then airconditioners.co.uk would be suitable).Make sure that the domain name looks professional on company literature and fits in with your corporate identity.
Can I have more than one Domain Name? Why register multiple domain names?
Many people ask these questions about domain name registration. The short answer is yes you may register multiple domain names.It's quite common for a web site to be referenced by more than one domain name. In fact, most sites are referenced by at least two: a www version and a non-www version.
One of the reasons to register more than one variation of your domain name In part is so that other people can't can register the similar domain names Also web site visitors may simply type addresses straight into the search engines or their browsers. They will type a name which they think will find websites relevant to the subject matter they are seeking information about. Alternatively they may type in a domain name which they have heard mentioned in advertising or conversations. They may type in a .co.uk name, a .com domain name, an .eu name or indeed any other extension.
Sometimes people misspell things, and domain names are no exception. Knowing this, you can get some respectable traffic by purchasing common misspellings for your domain name.You may want to use the name of your company, organisation, club or family name, products or brands as a web site addresses.
A domain name can say a lot about you or your company. Keep your domain name memorable, punchy and appropriate. Different mediums can be used to promote a website and these may have a bearing on the choice of domain name.
For example, if you were conducting a radio advertising campaign, you would need to choose something short, directly related to your product, and something which is impossible to spell incorrectly by mistake.
Another advantages in multiple domain name registration, is to protecting product or brand names. Multiple domain name may also enable the companies to draw attention to different facets of a business, though still marketing them together within one web site.
How long does it take to register a domain
name?
Once you have requested
TopDomainsUK.com to register your domain name
- it will be registered immediately and usually
become active within 24 Hours.
How long does a domain name registration last? Can it be renewed?
The domain name is registered for a given period. After this initial period ends the domain name needs to be renewed. .co.uk domain names are only able to be registered for a two year period - whereas for other extensions eg .com, .net,uk.com these are able to be registered for periods of different time lengths depending upon the registrar who is in charge of the particular extension. The usual period for a .com name is for a 1 year period - although many clients do register for a 5years period.
What happens to my domain after the initial
registration period?
Prior
to the expiry of your initial registration
period you will be sent a renewal invoice by
TopDomainsUk.com. You do not have to worry
about "losing" your
domain name as providing you pay the renewal
invoice the domain name will be renewed by
us on your behalf.
Why is the domain name I registered recently still showing up as
available?
Domain
registry databases can take between 24-48 hours
to be updated so even though your domain has
been registered it may still show up on WHOIS
or "domain checkers" as being available.
Global domain names tend to take the longest
to show up as being registered due to a new
shared registry system.
How do I arrange for my domain name to point to my website?
Why do different domain types incur different prices?
Not all domains are registered with the same source and the price for registration varies depending on the particular registrar. For instance the registration body who is ultimately in charge of all.co.uk names is Nominet. If you were to register a domain name direct through Nominet you would be charged £80 plus Vat. However because we have paid to become a member of Nominet - we are offered domain names at a discounted price. We can therefore pass the discount on to yourseves and offer domain names at a cheaper price. Other domain name extensions sre purchased through various registrars who have similar arrangements.
How do I set up an email account for my new domain name?
You
can have more than one email account on your
new domain name. i.e. sales at my domain.co.uk
john@mydomain.com. Simply give us a call on 0845
833 5858 or use the Domain
Configuration form.
What are the rules for creating a Domain Name ?
A Domain name must be between 1 and 63 characters long not including the four characters used to identify the TLD such as. com.
Domain Names can be made up of letters or numbers. Domain Names are not case sensitive.
The dash symbol (-) is permitted but not at the beginning or end of your Domain Name.
Spaces and special characters are not permitted.
I don't have a Web Site; Can I still register a Domain Name ?
Yes. You don't have to have an existing web site or be a registered business to register a Domain Name. You can register a domain name at any time..
What does a DNS (Domain Name Server) do?
The DNS ensures that data, which is sent to a specific address, arrives at that address and no other. In order to send data to a web address on the Internet, it must have associated with it a unique IP Address. The DNS provides the association between a Domain Name and its IP Address.
How many domain names can I register? Can I register more than 1 domain name?
Yes. You may register as many domain names as you want.It will be to your benefit to register as many variations of your domain name as possible. The domain registration process is easy and quick.
Who or what is Nominet?
Nominet is the authority in the UK that controls the issue of UK Internet domain names. As a voting member and agent of Nominet we act as your 'tag holder' - which simply means that we take care of all aspects of your domain name registration.
I have bought and registeredt my domain name - what now?
What do I do with my domain name
Project a professional image of your company with new e-mail addresses using your domain name! If you have an existing email accountfor example sam@tesco.net. Just fill out our domain name configuration form and we'll re-direct all e-mail sent to your domain name to this address. For example you could choose info@yourcompany.co.uk, or sales@yourcompany.co.uk or sam@yourcompany.co.uk as your new e-mail addresses. This email address is a lot more professional than ef sam@tesco.net. Youhave purchased the domain name now you can use your new domain name for your email..
How do I change the DNS Servers for my domain Name
Will I be charged if I wish to transfer my domain name away from yourselves?
No we make no charges for the transferring of domain names either in or out.
Do I need an internet connection to have a domain name?
No. All you need is a domain name that is not already issued. Once registered we keep it safe for you on our dns name servers. When you want to start using the name however, you may wish to get an internet connection in order to exchange e-mail with your customers, or to associate the name with your company's web site
Registering
a Domain? Simple!
- Just
enter your domain name in the box on the right, select
you preferred extension then click search button.
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