Budget Website Hosting UK
Domain Name Questions
In
this section 1stChoiceWebHost share
answers the most common questions we receive regarding domain
names.
· What
is a domain name?
· How do
I know if a domain is available to register?
· How much do you
charge to register a domain name?
· Who is listed
as the domain owner on a new registration?
· Are there
any restrictions on domain ownership?
· Can I
transfer my domain away?
· I made a spelling
mistake when ordering, can I correct it?
· Where will
my domain name reside?
What
is a domain name?
A domain name is your unique address on the Internet a bit like your postal
address. Actual internet locations are identified by an IP address, 64.191.117.20
for example which gets translated into words so that it is easier to remember.
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Can
I check if my domain name is available?
Yes you can use the whois
form on our Domain Search page or any other Domain Registration company
such as 123reg, ukreg etc to see if the domain you require is available. At
1stChoiceWebHost we always recommend that you consider purchasing both the
.co.uk domain and the .com version in order to the competition from setting
up a similar site and stealing your customers.
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Do
you handle Domain Registration and hoe How much do you
charge?
Yes we can register your domain for you on your behalf. We
charge a flat fee of £10 per domain. This covers 2 years
in the case of .co.uk or 1 year in the case of .com. Alternatively
we recommend 123
reg if you wish to register the domain yourself
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Who
is the legal owner of a new domain?
1stChoiceWebHost will register the domain on your behalf with
you as the owner. We
will use the details provided on the order form unless otherwise stated. At
present only Nominet who register UK domains send out certificates of ownership
will be sent direct to you. Please note this can often take several months. When
conducting a WHOIS On your domain name your details will appear as the owner .
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What
is allowed in a domain name?
The only characters allowed in a domain name are the 26 letters
of the alphabet, -numbers 0 -9 and dashes. A domain cannot begin or end with a dash. Although
domain names can be quite long we recommend that you make it short, easy to
spell, easy to remember and have at least one keyword in it
All
.uk domains are subject to Nominet UK's terms and conditions, whilst
other domains are subject to the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution
Policy.
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Can
I transfer my domain name to another company?
Yes because we have no minimum contracts you are free to move
your domain name and hosting at any time. In the case of .co.uk
it is simply a matter of letting us have the new IPSTAG so
that we can make the changes. In the case of
.coms you have to send us an email authorising the release and then request
the new domain name company put in a transfer request. Although
we do not charge for this we cannot guarantee the new company wont so make
sure you check first
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I
made a spelling mistake. How do I correct it?
All information except the Domain Name can be changed. In
the case Domain Names once they have been been registered changes
cannot be made and we cannot refund the money. You will need
to order an additional name with the correct spelling. However,
we will point both domains to the webspace in case any of your visitors
make the same mistake. It is therefore vital you check the
spelling of the domain name before ordering.
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Where
will my domain name reside?
Your domain name will be registered to reside on 1stChoiceWebHost unless otherwise
stated.
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