dandan Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi Guys, Can anyone point me in the direction of some help/info on how to go about getting a web address so that nobody else can have it or use it before I get around to creating the site I want? It will hopefully be a business related thing eventually but for the moment I am in no position to really pursue that part of it. I have searched around and the name I want to use doesn't come up in any search engines as a .co.uk or a .com but is there a way to check it is "available" for me to acquire/rent/buy or whatever the deal is? Thanks a bunch Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Try http://www.whois.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomssupra Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi Dan, Pretty simple really, i'd suggest just purchasing the domain name and then add a hosting/mail package on when you know what you are doing with it... Most standard domain purchases are for 2 years, i'd suggest NamesCo or 1and1 for this. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomssupra Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Namesco also have a nice domain checking bit on their home page too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I have used namesco for years, 100% recommend them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemmjonny Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I use 123reg and directnic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I use 123reg.co.uk as well , great site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks fellas - very much appreciated. It was a lot easier and quicker than I thought. I'll probably be back for some actual site advice soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 What are you looking to do, Dan? An online Blog or a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Just a really simple website to start with - literally just some images, photos, a bit of blurb and tech info and then contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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