Domain Names

Domains are registered as soon as you order them, however it can take a couple of hours for the DNS to propagate and become active. Your links to control panels may not work immediately but we supply a default gateway through which you can get started straight away.

Yes – for the registration period. If the domain is not renewed or payment is not received, the domain will expire and become available to register by anyone. We will contact you by email approximately 30 days before renewal is due, and for UK domains you will also receive a reminder directly from Nominet.

Yes, you can, and we provide a control panel so that you can make these changes yourself at any time – all included in the price. The only restrictions are with TLDs (.com, .net etc) which cannot be transferred within 60 days of initial registration or within 30 days of expiry.

We will contact you via email approximately 30 days before the domain is due for renewal. You can then decide whether to renew or not. For UK domains you will also receive a reminder from Nominet directly. Please ensure your email address is valid and up-to-date so you receive these notifications.

Yes, your domain is yours to do with as you please. For all non-.uk domains, we provide the facility in the control panel to change the owner details at any time. For UK domains, ownership changes are handled through Nominet who can advise you on the procedure, or we can do this for you.

WHOIS – pronounced "who is" – is a public database that shows who owns a domain. Without privacy protection, your name and details may be visible to everyone on the internet. Our privacy service replaces your details with ours. This is free for UK domains and available as an optional add-on for TLDs like .com and .net.

Keep it short, sweet and memorable. Try to register the shortest domain that visitors will associate with your website or brand. Avoid too many numbers or hard-to-spell words. If you do not have a brand, try using keywords that describe your business. If you are a local business, include your location. Most importantly, act fast – domain names sell quickly.

Registering the same domain name with different extensions helps protect your brand, particularly if you own a trademark. It prevents cyber squatters from trading on your reputation and stops potential visitors from landing on the wrong website. Multiple extensions can also strengthen your search engine listings.