Domain Names

The domain name is the name that you type into the address bar of your browser to get to a website e.g. rightmark.co.uk.

The selection of a domain name is an important process and a difficult one. Many of the best and the most common domain names have already been selected.

If you are considering starting a company, it may be better to select your domain name and then select your company name, so that you can get a domain name similar to your company name. Search for available domain names by clicking here.

You don't need to have a website to have a domain name. You can register your domain name and then leave it parked with the company that you registered it with, some companies may charge for this service.

There are many top level domains but for most companies .co.uk or .com are best. These are familiar to most people and will help them find your website.

Typical prices for a .co.uk is from £6 for a 2 year registration of a .co.uk and from £20 for a 2 year registration of a .com registration. The minimum period for a domain registration is two years, but you can register for longer. At the end of the registration period you need to renew your registration and pay the fee.

We recommend 123-reg.co.uk for domain name registrations.