DOMAINS: yourname.co.uk

Choosing a domain name

Having a domain that represents your business is an important step. We can help you select and register a domain name.

Keep the name short

Although a domain names can be up to 63 characters, you have to bear in mind that people need to be able to remember it, and type it into their browser without errors. Try to register the shortest name that your customers and visitors will associate with your website. A rule of thumb is to keep it under seven characters if possible. (Not including the suffix.)

Another tip is to consider both how it looks on paper (easy to read) and how easy it is to say over the phone.

Register now!

Once you have found a suitable domain it is a good idea to register it as soon as possible, or risk getting stuck with the domain name nobody wants!

One domain may not be enough

Sometimes it is a good idea to register several similar domain names, particularly if you own a trademark for a certain name. If you have "yourname.com", its often a good idea to register "yourname.co.uk" as well, so no one else does. Consider registering your full company name and also a shorter, easier to remember version. Some people even register common misspellings of their company's name. You don't need a separate website for each domain, several domains can point to a single website using First Ideas domain name mapping facility.