Domain Names
What is a Domain Name?
What is a Domain Name? A Domain Name in simple speach is the Name after @ sign or after the http://. So who needs a Domain Name, well anyone can register one and start using it once it has been registered, it’s not just business uses them. Within the UK all .UK domain names are regulated by Nominet, to whom AML are very happy to a member of. Using a Domain Name is not just a for a WEBSITE you can also use it for EMAIL or Both your choice.
Who are Nominet? In a Nutshell, “Bigbrother” over .uk Domains. This means in English if you register a Domain name ending in .UK then you fall into a Nominet’s contract. Nominet make sure that you are using a domain for Legal uses and that if there is an argument over the Rights to a Domain then it is awarded fairly to the correct party. At the moment there are over 7.8 Million domains registered ending in a .UK
What are the advantages? What do you think sounds better for a business, JohntheBuilder@myfreeemailaddress.co.uk or John@WeBuildWhatYouWant.co.uk . An example for a personal usage people who swap and change their email address due to them changing their Internet Service Provider (ISP) E.G. John@ExspensiveISP.co.uk has now change to John@CheaperISP.co.uk, so why not have John@TheSmithsMidlands.co.uk. Choosing you own Domain Name is not restricted to an Internet Provider.
Whats The Next Step? Not touting for business, but when it comes to Domain names Time is short. Domains are normally on a first come first served basis (unless you can prove to Nominet that you have a case). Place and interest with AML for a Domain Name and we can check to see if it’s available or think of an interesting one to go with your needs. Buying a .UK is very cheap from as little as 85p per month.
