How to register a DOMAIN NAME for your UK business? (part 2)

How to register a DOMAIN NAME for your UK business? (part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of this series all about creating your first business web site! In part 1 we looked at the fundamentals of web hosting and WordPress web sites. Today we’re getting this show on the road and registering the domain name for this actual YouTube channel! I use 123-Reg for my domain names in the UK – link below. In part 3 we’ll be getting G-mail and this YouTube channel up and running. Then it’s time to get the web hosting sorted in part 4!

Web Services I Use – Please use these links! (affiliate links, see below for more info):
SiteGround for Web Hosting: https://bit.ly/sbt-siteground-uk
123-Reg for Domain Names: https://bit.ly/sbt-123-reg-uk

Videos in this series:
Part 1 – Website Fundamentals: https://youtu.be/7U6VNC9d8fw
Part 2 – Buying a Domain Name: https://youtu.be/oA-Qw7nYZGo
Part 3 – Setting up Gmail and YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ni3msC_6cFo
Part 4 – Setting up Web Hosting: https://youtu.be/H4K3Rs9HZhI
Part 5 – Installing WordPress: https://youtu.be/lusJ93Xnzio
Part 6 – Designing a Logo: https://youtu.be/HxHqvfZP6ug
Part 7 – WordPress Overview: https://youtu.be/DSIDtKH1uKI
Part 8 – Plugin Overview: https://youtu.be/UewiVS-k8x4
Part 9 – Website Security: https://youtu.be/DV49GtlUhso
Part 10 – Backing Up your Website: https://youtu.be/kSq4G_SJVLE

Picking a name for your business: https://youtu.be/hIpphX9NJoM

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Here’s some links to products I use or would consider using – read more about affiliate links at the bottom of this description:

iZettle to take credit card payments: https://bit.ly/sbt-izettle-uk
Tide for business banking: https://bit.ly/sbt-tide-uk
More articles on my website: https://smallbusinesstoolbox.uk

Disclaimer:
I’m not in any way qualified to give you accountancy, tax or legal advice. Always use a good accountant. My opinions are my own and don’t necessarily reflect the views of the companies I deal with. I sometimes use affiliate links – these don’t cost you a penny and help to keep this channel running. Read more about affiliate links here – the fairest way of funding the internet: https://smallbusinesstoolbox.uk/affiliate-links/ – thanks so much for your awesome support!

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10 Comments

  1. Lydia Barnett on January 1, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    Hi I’ve heard the .com is better what if that taken is .co.uk the best option



  2. Parkhead Workshop on January 1, 2021 at 8:25 pm

    cool to see the level of foresight in making the making of this youtube/business



  3. Bear Pa on January 1, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Thanks for the video help, I’ve registered my name for 2yrs through your link. Look forward to your next video….



  4. Nuron666 on January 1, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Great video mate.
    How do I transfer my domain name and my website from my old host to SITEGROUND?
    And how do I close down the old host after I have done it.



  5. Superior Being on January 1, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    Nice advice



  6. adam pring on January 1, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    Hi mate may I ask what are the advantages of .com compared to UK? Thanks great video!



  7. Tang Johnny on January 1, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    great video



  8. Ali Khurana on January 1, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    Sir ! You’re awesome . Love your videos. Doing so beautifully keep it up . I hope to find more interesting videos in future. Got one problem. I’m from Pakistan. I bought a .co.uk domain from namecheap .Now ask me to provide uk detail for validation .Like residential details name address phone no . I don’t have any of all. so what should i do? Need Your help



  9. SomeNoob on January 1, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    Could you make a video on NEA as thats the self employed route ill be going down.



  10. Daniel Winder on January 1, 2021 at 8:57 pm

    Have you made part 3 yet?