HOSTING

What's the difference between a domain and a website?

It's easy to think a domain name and a website are the same. While they are closely connected, they are very different things.

Q. HOSTING - what is it?

A. In a nutshell - it's where your data and files are held and then made accessible on the Internet using a domain name.

All websites need a computer server to host the files with connection to the internet where your website is stored and where internet users can access it. It is important to select a host which is sufficient to meet your company's needs, and requirements, this includes the traffic handling capacity, reliability and of course speed. We will assess your business requirements and recommend the most cost-effective solution.

Our principle aim is to provide affordable, fast, reliable and secure web hosting.

Domain Name

Q. What is a domain name?

A. It's what people type into their browser to find your website.

In order to have a online presence you need to have a domain name. We can provide this for you or utilise an existing domain name you already have or own. A domain name once registered will require renewal either annually or every 2 years. We can arrange and take care of that for you or just simply register one and then renew it yourself. 

Note - If a domain name is purchased, it remains dormant until made active. If it is not active or if you have forgotten to renew it then  your website will not function or work. If your domain is used for your email address e.g. martin@go-webdesign.co.uk and you've forgotten to renew your domain on it's anniversary, then your emails will stop working too.

Our Domain Services

1. Go Web Design can register any number of domain names on your behalf.
2. We can check and advise you the on best domain name for your business.
3. We will fully research available names and make all arrangements on your behalf and will link them to the appropriate website.
4. We can use an existing domain that you already have and then add a website to it.
5. We can transfer domains from your existing provider to ourselves, subject to confirmation of ownership and authorisation. 
6. We provide domain forwarding.
7. We can use your domain for your email address.
8. We offer a full domain search, purchase, register, transfer and utilization service - please get in touch for more info.

Domain Registration

After registering a domain, you need to do something with it, put it to work for you. Your domain can be used for a website, for an email account, or for both.

You can, however, register a domain and choose not to use it for a website or an email account but you can't have a website or an email account without a domain

When used for a website, your domain name is what people type into their browser to find your site — this is why they are sometimes referred to as web addresses.

Do you already have a domain name?

Don't just let it sit there; do something with it! Call us for helpful advice or more info on our domain / website services.


Our Features

We offer a wide range of services to meet every type of business, here's a few of the most popular...

Save time

With our platform, you’ll save time when you most need it, while serving your customers. 

Friendly support

Our support team is here to ensure things runs smoothly, so you can get on with other things.

Easy to edit

You’ll find it our platform is ideal for quick yet important changes. It’s also simple to use. 

Grow your business

Watch your profits and efficiency soar. You’ll expand faster than you ever thought possible.

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