Domain Names

“Buy land, they're not making it anymore” a phrase coined by Mark Twain which can be linked to Domain Names. A domain name is the little piece of real estate you own online where people can find your website (hosting for which is a little like the buildings on your property).

Domain Names can vary depending on location, industry or your personal preference, and most are fairly easy to acquire. Some examples of domain name extensions or official Top Level Domain (TLD) commonly available are listed below:

• .com - The world’s most common TLD.

• .ie - A TLD specifically for Ireland.

• .co.uk - A TLD specifically for the UK.

• .uk - Another UK varient, but difficult to acquire.

• .eu - The European wide TLD

• .xxx - A new TLD for adult websites.

• .net , .info , .biz - Other popular TLD’s

• .tv , .dj , .tk - Various popular country TLD’s

 

What domain name you pick is really down to two factors:

• Where you are trading / what audience you are aiming for?

• Is the domain name you need available? (check it here: http://whois.domaintools.com/)

 

Once you have decided these steps, it’s good to pick a supplier who is reliably and also offers fallback, for instance, we use suppliers who are internationally approved, IEDR approved (the .ie issuing body) and are Irish based, so disputes can ussually be resolved easily.

As an additional layer of security, Smith and Wise manages all of our client’s domains on their behalf, and in their name - so you retain full administrative rights to your domain, while still getting an excellent service if issues occur.

 

 

What do domain names cost and how do I get them?

Acquiring TLD names or Domain Names is generally hassle free, but sometimes issues can occur, especially with country related TLD’s. Therefore we recommend you register domains directly with Smith and Wise. Some prices are featured below:

To pay multiple years in advance, please ask your agent at Smith and Wise for a reoccurring invoice for that period of time. .co.uk domain names are not available for periods longer than two years.

To Purchase A Domain, Please Contact Us at 086 1780 743 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , make sure to tell us the domain name you want as well as your CRO number if you have it to hand. We will then send you an invoice, which, once paid, we will process your application.

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