In order to have a web hosting package, you will need a domain name of some sort. You need this domain name as a point of addressing for the internet to work out where your website is or where an email is being sent to. You may well already have a domain name, in which case you can either transfer it to us or alternatively you can update the nameservers on the domain name to point it at our servers. If you do not have a domain name at all, you will need to register a new one. You can search below for available domain names:

What is a domain name?

A domain name is simply a uniquely identifiable address which people refer to in order to access someone's website. When a user types in this address into an internet browser, it finds the IP address that it relates to and then loads the website from there.

How much do they cost?

Domain name prices start from just $7.50 per year, including all applicable taxes. However depending on which type of domain i.e. .com/.co.uk etc you get, the prices can vary.

What extensions can I currently get?

There are various different extensions that you can get for yourself or for your business:

How should I pick a domain name?

Although domain names can be up to 63 characters in length, it is best to keep them shorter than that so people can remember your website easily. By having a domain such johnsmithsbeerisbetterthancarlsbergbeer.co.uk is rather long-winded for people to remember easily. A good tip is to keep your domain name below 8 characters or as short as possible with some sort of domain that relates to your company.