Support – Buying your domain name

Have a question about setting up your own website? Want more information about a .UK domain name? Not sure what to do next?

Below are some common support questions along with some handy articles and guides.

Who is Nominet?

Why should my business be online?

What’s the benefit of a .UK ending domain name?

Who do I buy my domain name from?

How do I register a .UK domain name?

The domain name I want is taken. What can I do?

How long can I have my domain name for?

Are all the hosting companies the same?

What are the terms and conditions for registering a domain name?

What domain name ending is best for me to register?

What is a domain name?

Further support articles

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Your 7-step action plan to getting online

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Changes to our Domain Expiry Process 

Changes to our Domain Expiry Process 

On 13th September 2022, some important changes were implemented to the domain lifecycle after expiry. 

What are the benefits of a .UK ending domain?

What are the benefits of a .UK ending domain?

How much is a domain name?

How much is a domain name?

How much is a domain name, explaining the buying process and how to choose the right domain for you.

How to buy a domain name

How to buy a domain name

What is a domain name and how to secure your new website address.

Where is the best place to buy my domain name?

Where is the best place to buy my domain name?

What is a domain, how do I find the right one for me and how best to choose a registrar to buy one.

Why your business needs a website & how to get started

Why your business needs a website & how to get started

A short guide that dispels getting online myths and jargon-busts along the way.

How to choose a registrar

How to choose a registrar

How to choose which registrar is the right for you.

Do I need to buy all the different domain endings for my website?

Do I need to buy all the different domain endings for my website?

What different domain endings mean and if it's the right decision for you to register multiple domain endings.

What are the benefits of having a custom domain name?

What are the benefits of having a custom domain name?

Discover what is meant by a custom domain name and the benefits of having one.

If I target UK customers but could expand to overseas, what TLD should I use?

If I target UK customers but could expand to overseas, what TLD should I use?

Explore the different domain options for businesses targeting UK customers but looking to expand overseas.

How to choose the perfect domain name

How to choose the perfect domain name

Choosing the right domain name for you and your audience.

2020 Website Traffic Report: The 100 most popular websites in the UK and globally

2020 Website Traffic Report: The 100 most popular websites in the UK and globally

What were the top 100 websites of 2020 and how did our online behaviours change?

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