NEED A .CO.UK or .UK DOMAIN NAME?

How search engines View the .co.uk domain

Google gives priority to .uk and .co.uk domain names if the search being performed is either from the UK or if the search query is about the UK. .uk and .co.uk domain names would perform better for example in the Google.co.uk searches.

If you have any questions about domain name registrations, transfers or charges please contact us.

Registering a .uk or .co.uk domain name

.uk domain names are the new shorter domain name for the United Kingdom. If you are planning on doing business in the UK then this domain could be for you. There only restrictions for registering a .uk domain are that you are a UK citizen or can prove you do business in the UK. However, if you already own a .co.uk domain you qualify for a .uk domain immediately.

Terms and Conditions

• When you register a .UK or .CO.UK domain you agree to Nominet's Terms and Conditions and our General Terms and Conditions.
• We do reserve the right to amend pricing from time to time and will give you 30 days notice of any price amendments.
• Registration of your domain will usually take only a few days provided all information is correct and can be verified. Nominet the Registry for .UK and .CO.UK domains will conduct a third party verification of the data you submit. If Nominet are not able to verify your details they may contact you directly and ask for more information. If Nominet are unable to verify your data and you fail to submit any requested information within 30 days of the application your domain name will be suspended.
• Once your domain is registered Hosting Ireland will contact you 30 days prior to your domain renewal date (12 months from registration date) and again 7 days before your renewal date to advice you of the amount that needs to be paid in order to renew your domain for another 12 months.

Our Promise

• We always endeavour to keep our customers happy and want your domain registration process to be a smooth as possible.
• We will acknowledge any communication sent to us by email within 24 hours and written letter within 5 working days.
• We will endeavour to remedy customer issues within 48 hours of receipt of the complaint.
• If you’re not entirely happy with any of the support you receive you can escalate your complaint by contacting our management at management@hostingireland.ie and an acknowledgement will be sent within 24 hours.
• Any escalation complaint will be responded to within 5 working days.
• If you’re not entirely satisfied with the response to your complaint after escalation to our management then you can raise your complaint directly with Nominet the Registry for .UK and .CO.UK by emailing them at nominet@nominet.org.uk or calling directly on +44 1865 332211. For more information about complaints against a Registrar see http://www.nominet.org.uk/disputes/complaining-about-registrar