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Renews at $13.95 /yrThe .uk ccTLD (country code top-level domain) is an extension that belongs to the United Kingdom and was introduced in 2014. Previously, root level registrations on the .uk domain were not allowed, but the firm who manages the domain changed course and now the extension is open to the world. The .uk domain is now commonly used as a .com equivalent, but for websites specific to the United Kingdom. The way the domain is used is very similar to the way the ccTLD .ca is used.
You should register a .uk Domain if your website is targeted at residents of the United Kingdom. For most residents of the UK, the shorter length of the domain, with the .co having been removed, results in the availability of more creative domain names. By registering a snappy domain ending in .uk, you immediately tell your customers a lot about who your company or website is. Research shows that businesses who have a domain name report greater sales and customer engagement than those without a domain.
The .uk domain is perfect for anyone who creates content directed at residents in the United Kingdom. This means your website could be personal or commercial in nature, and you would be free to create your content as you wish. Whether you live in the US and write about your travels in the UK, or you’re a born and raised Scot, the .uk domain is perfect for telling your story and sharing your voice with the world. Why limit yourself to the generic .com, when .uk is more personal and quintessentially British?
Don’t get complicated. An easy-to-remember domain is always best.
Stay true to your brand. Be distinct but choose a domain your audience will recognize.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. That perfect domain could be gone by tomorrow if you don’t grab it now.
Just because the internet is high-tech doesn’t mean your domain name should be.
Grab similar domain names to protect your brand: .net, .org, .co, or even .photo.
Anyone can register a .co.uk domain. You do not have to be a resident or citizen of the United Kingdom to use the namespace. This means anyone from around the world can create a website that caters to the British and they could live in Timbuktu if they wanted to.
Not exactly. In 2014, Nominet, the backend registrar for the .uk namespace, decided it would offer domain registrations at the .uk level. Companies and people who owned .co.uk domains were given 5 years to decide if they wanted the same domain, but at .uk instead of .co.uk. To this day, you can register a .uk domain or a .co.uk domain, it is up to the user registering the domain and their preference.
