New online entrepreneurs, at least some of them, make the mistake of letting their web hosting companies register domain names for them. This is actually the wrong thing to do, because it will make it difficult for you to switch to another web hosting when you really need to or simply maintain your domain name properly. Instead of asking your web hosting UK provider to register a domain name for you, you should do it properly and secure your domain name registering through certified registrars.
There are several web hosting companies that are certified as domain name registrar. You can safely buy domain names through them because the process is automated and you retain control over the purchased domain name; if you can change the nameservers and DNS or view EPP code of your domain without having to contact the hosting company’s customer support, you are in complete control over the domain name.
You can also purchase domain names from companies specializing in domain name registration such as Go Daddy and Netfirms. These sites offer easy domain name management since their user interface is designed specifically for managing domain names, allowing you to secure your online business’s domains without hassle.
