Domain Names

Your Brand’s Online Home

Just like your home needs an address, your website needs a domain name so people can find you online. Domain names are the unique web addresses that guide visitors straight to your site. For example, www.yourcompany.co.uk is a domain name that represents your business online. Choosing the right domain name is important because it’s often the first thing people see when they search for you.

What are Domain Names?

Think of domain names as your website’s home address. Each one is unique to you and makes it easy for people to find your brand online. Imagine the internet as a massive neighbourhood; domain names act as unique signposts that guide visitors directly to your website. Just like choosing the right name for your business, selecting the right domain name is important because it’s the first thing people will see when they search for you online.

Your Domain Options with Luminite Design…

Domain Prices

When you choose a website package with Luminite Design, you get two domain names included at no extra cost. We’ll register and manage them for you as part of your website package. If you’d like additional domains, we offer them at affordable monthly rates:

.co.uk – £2.00 per month
.com – £2.50 per month
.org.uk – £2.40 per month
.net – £3.40 per month
.online – £4.50 per month
Other Extensions – Price on request

Choosing the Perfect Domain

Selecting the right domain name is an important step in building your brand online. Here are some quick tips to help you choose a name that fits:

Keep it Simple and Memorable: A shorter, easy-to-spell name is more likely to stick in people’s minds.
Avoid Hyphens and Special Characters: These can make your domain harder to remember and more challenging to type.
Make it Relevant to Your Business: A good domain name should hint at what you do or offer, helping visitors know they’re in the right place.
Stay Unique but Professional: Aim for something that’s unique to your brand but easy for a wide audience to understand and spell.

.co.uk or .com?

Choosing the Right Domain: .co.uk vs .com

When deciding on a domain name, consider your audience:

.co.uk – Ideal for UK-based businesses, it tells your visitors you’re a local brand. In fact, 81% of British internet users prefer shopping on .co.uk websites, and 93% of UK users would rather visit .co.uk over other extensions like .net or .online. If you’re focused on UK customers, .co.uk is the best way to build trust.
.com – Best for businesses with a global reach, as .com is recognised worldwide. It gives your business a broader appeal if you’re targeting customers outside the UK.

Why Trust Luminite?

Your domain name is a vital part of your brand’s identity, and with Luminite, you’ll get a professional and hassle-free domain management experience. We keep your domain up-to-date, provide secure hosting, and handle any technical details, so you don’t have to. Whether you’re local or global, our domain services are designed to keep your brand shining bright online.

Security and Renewal

At Luminite Design, your domain’s security is a priority. We keep your domain safe, ensure timely renewals, and handle all management aspects to avoid any unexpected disruptions. Our domain services give you peace of mind, so you never have to worry about losing your domain due to missed renewal dates or technical issues.

Having a domain is the first step, but securing it with an SSL certificate is essential to protect user data and build trust with your visitors. We can help set up SSL as part of your website package.

Domain Copyright and Ownership

At Luminite, your peace of mind is our priority. All domains registered through us are in your company’s name, ensuring they’re fully owned by you. We believe in keeping things transparent, so your domain’s copyright and ownership always stay with your business.

For more details, see our Terms and Conditions.

Transferring Your Domain

Already have a domain but want it managed by Luminite Design? Here’s how to get started:

.co.uk Domains: For .co.uk domains, I’ll initiate the transfer process. To complete it, you’ll need to contact your current provider and request a domain tag change to 123-REG. This tag change moves your domain management to us, ensuring it’s handled seamlessly with your website hosting.
.com Domains: For .com domains, request an Authorisation Code (or EPP code) from your current provider, which we’ll use to transfer the domain over to our management.

With Luminite Design, your domain will be professionally managed, letting you focus on what you do best.

Read more in our Support Area – How to Transfer Your Domain >>

Domain with a Third Party?

At Luminite Design, we understand that some clients may prefer to manage their domain through a third party or their own IT provider. We’re flexible and happy to work in a way that makes you most comfortable.

If you choose to keep your domain elsewhere, we’ll provide any necessary support to connect your domain to your new website. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and professional setup, no matter where your domain is managed. Just let us know your preference, and we’ll handle the rest!

Read more in our Support Area – Domain Staying with a Third Party >>