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Tips on choosing a domain name

Keep it short, keep it simple

To find your site people need to be able to remember your address and easily type it into their browser. Aim to register the shortest name that your customers and visitors will associate with your website.

co.uk, com, eu, net, org...?

It is a good idea to register several similar domain names, particularly if you own a trademark for a certain name. If possible register the .co.uk, .com, .eu and .net. These are the most popular domain names and by registering all of them you can help to prevent cyber squatters and losing traffic.

Consider common typos

If you have a domain name that can easily by pluralised or miss-spelled consider registering those as well to stop traffic going elsewhere.

Don't shell out large amounts of money

Some companies still sell domain names for as much as £100 per year. Make sure you are getting a good deal!

Register your domain now!

You must register as soon as possible, or risk getting stuck with "the-domain-name-that-no-one-wanted.net". You do not have to have a Webmaster or an ecommerce department or a web design consultant... you don't even need a web page. Simply search for your domain name and register it yourself. Simple!

Domain FAQs

How long will it take for my new domain name to become active?

Domains are registered as soon as you order them, however it can take between 24 and 72 hours for a domain name to become visible on the Internet as each DNS updates its database of domain names..

Can I buy a domain name, but not buy web hosting?

Yes, you do not have to buy the web hosting when you buy a domain name. If you decide to add web hosting in the future you can easily upgrade with one of our feature rich hosting packages.

Do I own the domain name?

Yes - unlike some companies we always register the domain in your name or in your customer's name if you are working on someone's behalf.

Can I transfer the domain at any time?

Yes, you can, and we provide a control panel so that you can make these changes yourself at any time and that's all included in the price.

Do I get a certificate of ownership for the domain I purchase?

In the past Nominet issued certificates as confirmation of the contract that exists between Nominet and the registrant and this continued until August 2003. Paper certificates and reply Forms have now been replaced by an online system called Registrants Online.

Web hosting terminology

New to web hosting? Here are some of the most common terms used...

iPhone control panel

Customers can also manage their websites and hosting accounts on the move with our exclusive iPhone and Android control panel which has all the same functionality of the standard control panel. This is free for all our web hosting customers.

Manage your domain names
Manage all your web hosting accounts
Log in to your webmail
View the system status updates
View your Webalizer analytics statistics
One click install CGI scripts such as WordPress
View your invoices
Backup & restore your website
Conduct a WHOIS search for a domain name
Set up scheduled tasks
...and much more!

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Managing your website

Our control panel is one of the world's most advanced web hosting control panels currently available. Here is a quick summary of the great features available to our web hosting customers...

Easy to use file manager
File backup & restore
Webmail and POP3/IMAP
Web stats & logs
Google SiteMap generator
MySQL and phpMyAdmin
Schedules tasks
Full Ecommerce software
One click install scripts including WordPress
Check your account performance at a glance
Download log files
More than we can list here!

Our hosting technology

Our Platform

We only use Dell servers in our web hosting platform. Our platform is designed to be highly redundant and all data is stored in network disk arrays.

Data is automatically synchronised between the arrays so that in the event of an array failing the remaining array continues to serve data to the servers with no downtime. Each array is also backed up each night to a separate backup cluster which is then written to tape and stored offsite.

Data centre

We utilise uninterruptable power supplies and an n+1 generator setup to ensure constant and clean energy to our infrastructure. The data centre is protected by fire suppression, monitored by CCTV both externally and internally, has 24x7x365 onsite security and the building is surrounded by an 8ft perimeter fence.

Security

We are automatically informed of new security patches via our vendor. Patches are applied within 24 hours. Our own platform is scanned each month for application vulnerabilities and we use a network scanner to identify weaknesses in our network.

6 reasons to choose us for your web hosting

	1. Quality hosting Our purpose built web hosting infrastructure is unrivalled in the UK for stability and reliability.
	2. Excellent customer service Our support database provides the answers to the majority of web hosting related questions and if you need to get in touch we are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
	3. Value for money Because all of our hosting technology has been developed by us in-house we don't have any expensive licensing fees to pass on to our customers. That means we can offer you more for less!
	4. We put you in control We believe in developing highly automated systems giving customers complete control of their web hosting. Our web hosting control panel is one of the most advanced available today.
	5. You can grow with us Our web hosting is ideal for a beginner starting their first website through to SME's demanding their own powerful ecommerce solution.
	6. Constant Monitoring and Security Upgrades We take our customer's security very seriously and all software is upgraded within 24 hours of new patches being released.