Are Domain Names Free?
Here’s what you actually need to know about the cost of domain names and how they can be the single best marketing investment you can ever make.
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DOMAIN NAMES
You don’t need to understand domain names. We do.
Search for and register a new name today.
Or book a Domain Consultation, tell us what you’re trying to do, and we’ll help you find, and register the perfect domain names for your business.
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Buying domain names
A bad domain name can cost you thousands in additional marketing costs!
You’re going to be in one of two positions when it comes to registering your domain names. You either find the whole thing confusing and need help, or you know what you’re doing..
As your new domain registrar, we are an accredited Nominet Partner for the United Kingdom. This gives you peace of mind when buying domain names.
Registering a great brand name you can be proud of needs some thought and structured planning.
When registering a domain name, try to include a search term people will use to search for your site.
Once you have purchased your domain name, you can add web hosting and use any of our included web builders to put your website together quickly.
Advice on buying domain names
Consider these points to avoid creating confusion
- Can others spell your domain name easily?
- Is your domain name long enough to make visitors give up?
- Does your domain name contain numbers that could be mistaken for words?
- Do you have 1 or more hyphens in your domain name making it awkward to learn?
- Is a non-hyphenated version of your domain name already in use with another company?
You need to consider several things prior to buying domain names, to avoid losing valuable website traffic.
What could happen if website visitors incorrectly type in your domain name.
Furthermore, what if your domain name is trademarked you may leave yourself open to legal action if your not careful.
Why Trust Us?
We’ve been doing this since April 2000 and most of our clients have come to us from the big corporate registrars and hosting companies, and have never left.
Common sense, great communication and a “Get it done” attitude where you never have to deal with off-shore call centres for the win!
Have you ever wanted to ask a company for something custom but know they will say “Sorry, company policy”? Then we’re the provider for you.
Choosing suitable extensions before buying a domain name.
Depending on your marketing purpose, you should first consider which extension is going to be a suitable.
Extensions are relevant to brands, an audience, business or personal ventures.
They can also represent geographical areas so you should adapt them for the purpose of the website.
For example, .org domains are typically used by charities and not-for-profits.
If you are fundraising for charity, people would naturally expect to see a .org (International) or a .org.uk (UK) domain.
UK Businesses would typically choose a .co.uk or a .UK domain name and international brands mat use a .COM name.
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The Benefits of registering with WESH UK
Nominet Accredited Registrar.
Your brand name is your online identity and your email, so getting it right is critical..
It is important to choose a domain name that represents your company and is easy to remember.
If you are registering a domain name, we can offer advice, help and guidance on choosing a suitable name.
Feel free to call us for a chat about your registration choices.
Of the 3000 UK domain name registration providers (Registrars), only 10% are accredited, including us.
Is your current domain provider accredited? do they have their own TAG & follow a strict set of Nominet guidelines?
Accredited Registrars
Learn more about Domain Names from our Web Hosting Academy
Business or Location Specific Domains
Business or location-specific domains and extensions. Choosing a location specific business name might seem like a smart way to build local trust,…
Modern Domain Name Misspellings
Domain Name Misspelling & Typos in the modern day can be a huge legal nightmare! – Book a Domain Consultation and stay out of legal trouble!
Frequently Asked Questions about Buying Domain Names
Am I entering a contract?
No, you are are under no obligation to renew a domain name in future.
Because registering a domain name is a pre-pay rental of a name. A domain name is your’s for as long as you want to keep renting it for.
Can I get a refund on a domain name?
No. Unfortunately all domain name purchase’s are customised items and as such are non-refundable.
Can I manage my own custom DNS records?
Yes, absolutely. If you have a web hosting plan with us, you can do this directly through your cpanel control panel.
Alternatively, you can set your name servers back to registrar level and manage all your DNS records at registrar level yourself, all through your client area on our website.
How long can my domain name be?
Your domain name must be between 3 and 63 characters long only. You can use letters, numbers and hyphens.
Is there a maximum registration period?
Yes, its now 10 years for any new domain name and up to 9 years renewal on existing domains with less than 12 months remaining on them.
What characters can I use in my name?
When selecting a name, you are only allowed to use numbers, letters and the hyphen “-”. No other characters may be used at all.