We work with A1 Web Design to allocate Internet domain names to new and existing  companies.  The following information has been provided by A1 Web Design.

What is a domain name?
The common part of an e-mail address and a web site address.  It is the part of an e-mail address which appears after the "@" sign, and also the part of a web site address which appears after the "www."   Ideally your company should have an e-mail address such as mail@xxxxx.com, and a web site address such as www.xxxxx.com, where xxxxx represents the name of your company

Why should a new company have a domain name allocated?
More and more new companies are now having their domain names allocated at formation, because:

• Money can be saved on printing costs.  Too many companies have been formed without a domain name in the first instance.  They soon find that they need an e-mail address and perhaps also a web site address.  Getting these allocated from the outset can prevent your having to arrange for your stationery to be re-designed and re-printed.  Your domain addresses should appear on your letter-headings, invoices, compliment slips, business cards, marketing literature and advertisements, and perhaps also on company vehicles. 
  
  

• A new business without an e-mail address can seem as out of date these days, as a business without a fax or mobile 'phone number.

• The opportunity is there to allocate the most professional form of e-mail address, solely specific to your company, and not also including the name of an Internet Service Provider.

• Registering your domain as soon as possible, prevents another business from acquiring it first.

How do I buy a domain name?
If you want a domain name and a website, contact A1 Web Design directly  on 0870 444 1268, from 9.a.m to 9 p.m. Monday to Sunday, who will be able to tell you free of charge if your proposed domain name is available;  or click here to send your instructions to A1 Web Design.