All domain names are registered in the customer's personal or business name. If you require a new domain name IWD will buy it on your behalf. Alternatively, if you already own a domain name you can transfer it to us for management. When we have access to your domain we will be able to set-up web forwarding, DNS records and transfers.

IWD register all domain names in the client's name, that way you are in full control of the domain, we only manage it for you. If you own a domain or intend to register one make sure it is in your name, that's an essential and important part of protecting your on-line business identity.

Domain Name Fees

.co.uk - £14.00 for two years*

.com .net .org - £20.00 for two years*

.info .biz - available upon request.

* All fees are exclusive of VAT.
   (includes domain name transfer to and/or from IWD).


Domain Name Ownership and Regulation
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a non-profit corporation that was formed to assume responsibility for the domain name system. ICANN coordinates the assignment of Internet domain names, IP address numbers and protocol parameters. ICANN approve accredited registrars to manage and sell domain names on their behalf.

Domain names and trademarks have completely separate registration systems. However, domain names can acquire trademark significance if they are used to identify the source of products or services. Owning a trademark does not give you a right to a domain name.

For information on ownership and status of a specific domain name search Internic's database.

Domain Name Disputes
If you are experiencing difficulties with a third party, your web designer or host with regards to domain name ownership or transfer you should contact the relevant Registrar for assistance. You can also seek assistance through ICANN as they have a dispute and resolution service. Another useful site Domain Magistrate contains detailed information and news of current disputes.

How do domains work?
Your Web browser (IE or NN) asks the central US database (which holds all domains) to locate a domain name i.e. domain.co.uk, the database tells your browser which Domain Name Server (DNS) holds the relevant information for domain.co.uk. Your browser then contacts the DNS, which returns the IP Address for domain.co.uk i.e. 271.129.374.03, this identifies where the Web Server storing your web site is located on the Internet. The browser then requests from the Server the required page and the Server delivers it to your browser.