What is a domain name?

Basically, a domain name is your address on the Internet. Your domain name is your company’s online-identity and brand, which is why it is important that you use and promote it, to make it easier for your customers to find you.

How do I register a new domain name?
To register a new domain name, please contact us. A few tips on choosing your domain name are listed below, please take 5 minutes to read this before contacting us:

• Have a list of possible names ready.
• The more unusual the name, the more likely it is to be available. Most common or well-known corporate names are usually taken. As a first choice, try to match your business name with your domain name. If that domain is already taken, try different variations.
• Shorter names are usually easier to remember, but be careful not to abbreviate your name too much as this could cause confusion.
• The easier your domain name is to remember or the more fun it is to say, the more people will talk about it. Word of mouth is still one of the most cost-effective ways to boost site traffic.
• If you are registering a .com address for your business, think about registering a .co.uk as well. To make the most out of these alternative sites, we would usually point them all to your main site.

How long does it take for a domain to become active?

It usually takes between 24 and 72 hours to complete a domain registration.

What does .com represent?

The “.com” in a domain name stands for "commercial". This was originally intended for commercial use, but is now used for “all-purpose” domains.

What does .co.uk represent?

The “.co.uk” in a domain name represents a domain that is registered specifically for companies in the UK.  

What do .net, .org, .biz and .info represent?

The ".net" represents a companies or groups with a computer or networking focus.

".info" represents someone who wants to share information on the Net.

".org" represents a charitable or non-profit organisation.

“.biz” are restricted to business and commerce worldwide.

Who owns the domain name once it is registered?

You do! We always register domain names to our clients, LA Serve will act as the administration, technical and billing contact, but you will be the registrant.