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Domain extensions

Different domains are used for different websites and usage. Below is a quick guide on what the different domains are commonly used for, how much they cost and their minimum registration period.

Domain type Registration period Cost/year Domain use
.co.uk 2 years £2.95 Perfect for all UK uses.
.org.uk 2 years £2.95 Often used by not-for-profit organisations.
.me.uk 2 years £2.95 Ideal for individuals.
.ltd.uk 2 years £2.95 For UK limited companies - domain name must match registered company name.
.plc.uk 2 years £2.95 For UK public limited companies - domain name must match registered company name.
.com 1 year £5.99
was £9.49
Perfect for all international uses.
.co 1 year £18.99
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The world's new popular domain extension.
.eu 1 year £8.89 Relatively new so availability is often better. Available for anyone operating out of Europe.
.org 1 year £9.49 Often used by international, not-for-profit organisations.
.net 1 year £9.49 Used as a worldwide domain for multiple brands linked from one website, or where .com is not available.
.info 2 years £8.89 Increasingly popular alternative to .com
.biz 2 years £9.49 Often used as an alternative to .com especially for businesses.
.name 1 year £8.89 The international domain for individuals.
.tv 1 year £30.99 Used by television programmes and companies.
.mobi 2 years £14.99
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Designed specifically for the delivery of web content and services to mobile devices.
NEW .xxx 1 year £69.99
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Choosing domain names

- .uk domains are registered for 2 years at a time.
- .info and .biz domains are registered for a minimum of 2 years.
- .name domains can be registered for 1, 2 or 10 years at a time.
- .mobi domains can be registered for 2, 5 or 10 years at a time.

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