With a wide-range of domain name extensions to choose from, it's important you understand which domain is best for your website.
A guide on what each domain extension is commonly used for, the cost and their minimum registration period.
| Domain type | Registration period |
Cost/year All prices ex VAT (Charged at 20%) |
Domain use |
|---|---|---|---|
| .co.uk | 1 - 10 years |
£2.95* More info. |
Perfect for all UK uses. |
| .org.uk | 1 - 10 years |
£2.95* More info. |
Used by not-for-profit organisations. |
| .me.uk | 1 - 10 years |
£2.95* More info. |
Ideal for individuals. |
| .ltd.uk | 1 - 10 years |
£2.95* More info. |
For UK limited companies - domain name must match registered company name. |
| .plc.uk | 1 - 10 years |
£2.95* More info. |
For UK public limited companies - domain name must match registered company name. |
| .com | 1 - 10 years |
£5.99 was £9.49 |
Perfect for all international uses. |
| .co | 1 - 5 years |
£18.99 More info. |
The new short, memorable domain extension for your company or brand. |
| .eu | 1 year | £8.89 | Relatively new so availability is often better. Available for anyone operating out of Europe. |
| .org | 1 - 10 years | £9.49 | Often used by international, not-for-profit organisations. |
| .net | 1 - 10 years | £9.49 | Used as a worldwide domain for multiple brands linked from one website, or where .com is not available. |
| .info | 1 - 10 years | £8.89 | Increasingly popular alternative to .com |
| .biz | 1 - 10 years | £9.49 | Often used as an alternative to .com especially for businesses. |
| .name | 1 - 10 years | £8.89 | The international domain for individuals. |
| .tv | 1 - 10 years | £30.99 | Used by television programmes and companies. |
| .mobi | 1 - 10 years | £14.99 More info |
Designed specifically for the delivery of web content and services to mobile devices. |
| .xxx | 1 - 10 years | £69.99 More info |
Protect your brand and block .XXX domains that use the names of your brands and products. |
* Price based on 2 to 10 year registrations. 1 year registrations charged at £3.99pa ex VAT.
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