1. Decide on a domain name extension. i.e. the end part of a domain name, like .co.uk or .uk

2. Think what you’d like on the other side of the dot, like the business name or a specialty

3. Call 0800 036 7777. We’ll tell you if the domain is available and show others you may also like

4. You're now the owner of your very own domain. As long it’s registered, no one else may use it

You bet. While it's really easy to register a domain, having a good strategy helps you register the best domain name possible. Here are some tips:

Make it easy to remember. That's why many businesses get domains with their business names in them. Some people even choose their business name only after they have found a domain they like

Don't register one that's trademarked, copyrighted, or being used by another company. This can lead to losing the domain and legal problems

Shorter is usually better because they're easier for customers to remember. It's also easier to get matching usernames for Facebook, Twitter, and any other social media accounts you have

Got a local business? Include your neighborhood, town or city in your domain so local customers can easily remenber who you are, like cambridgecarbreakers

Avoid numbers. Anyone who hears your web address won't know if you're using a numeral 5 or "five." If your business name has a number in it, register both versions - with the number and the with the number spelled out

Get more than one. As traffic to your website increases, you may attract the attention of copycats who'll snatch up similar domain names in hopes of drawing traffic away from you. Register similar or misspelled domains early so this won't be an issue later