Should You Choose a New or Used Domain?

Should You Choose a New or Used Domain Choosing the right domain name is essential to the success of your online venture A good domain name can improve your brand and make it easy for customers to find you on the internet. You can register a new domain, providing it doesn't already exist or you can buy an existing domain if its previous owner has 1 There are two ways to acquire a domain decided to sell. You can register a new domain name at webhosting.uk.com 2 Where to find a domain Purchasing an existing domain name is usually done through an auction site, such as Sedo. An existing domain name might be better for your company's branding. 3 Why buy an existing It may also have a pre-existing domain authority which will help generate better search engine rankings and more traffic for your site. www domain? Existing domains can be expensive to buy, especially if they have a high domain authority and lots of traffic. A new domain can be acquired and registered from as little as a few pounds a year. Why register a new domain? 4 Buying an existing domain with a poor reputation can negatively impact the success of your website. You may not always be able to register the new domain name you want. This is particularly true for .com, .net and .co.uk extensions. 5 Domain Availability www. However, changes in 2015 mean that there are now more than 1000 domain name extensions available, giving you far greater choice to build an online presence around your brand. When you register a domain you become a temporary owner. To maintain ownership you must renew your registration. TIME TO RENEW Domain Registration You can register a domain for between 1 and 10 years before you need to renew. .bike bite • LONDON .NINJA© Uk).Music Brand Protection To protect your brand you may wish to buy a range of domains with different extensions to prevent other companies using them. e.g. mysite.com, mysite.co.uk, mysite.net At the same time, you should avoid choosing a domain name that is closely associated with another brand, e.g.coogle.com or happle.com. This prevents confusion and the possibility of legal action. WHUK Call: 0800 862 0890 | Email: [email protected] © 2016 webhosting.uk.com