Re: [MMM] Re: Why we are here, Part 2- question for Graham

A bit off topic here Graham, but I wonder if you can help as you
obviously know your stuff. I've registered two domain names with UKReg.
I did this without thinking how I would use them and UKReg don't seem to
respond to queries. I don't think that my present server will permit me
to use them at their webspace. What would you recommend so that I can
make my webpages and use my domain names to get people to them? Thanks
in anticipation.

Kind Regards

Alison wrote:

> A bit off topic here Graham, but I wonder if you can help as you
> obviously know your stuff. I've registered two domain names with UKReg.
> I did this without thinking how I would use them and UKReg don't seem to
> respond to queries. I don't think that my present server will permit me
> to use them at their webspace. What would you recommend so that I can
> make my webpages and use my domain names to get people to them? Thanks
> in anticipation.

Well, the first thing's not to get involved with .uk domains, because they
do seem to be a lot of hassle. Your current website is in a subdirectory,
so it won't work directly with a new domain. But you could ask your ISP
to manage the domain for you. You may need to request it be transferred
in writing to these UKReg people. Or you can take control of the domain
yourself, details at the Nominet site. I don't think it's as frightening
as they make out. All you have to do is keep them up to date with the
name servers and keep up the payments. All of which has to be done in
writing, which is a pain.

So you could cut your losses and get some American domains instead. The
host Jon mentioned looks excellent for a small site. You can also take
full control of the DNS at soa.granitecanyon.com, but that does mean you
have to edit the records yourself.

Graham

graham@... wrote:

> Alison wrote:
>
> > A bit off topic here Graham, but I wonder if you can help as you
> > obviously know your stuff. I've registered two domain names with
> UKReg.
> > I did this without thinking how I would use them and UKReg don't
> seem to
> > respond to queries. I don't think that my present server will permit
> me
> > to use them at their webspace. What would you recommend so that I
> can
> > make my webpages and use my domain names to get people to them?
> Thanks
> > in anticipation.
>
> Well, the first thing's not to get involved with .uk domains, because
> they
> do seem to be a lot of hassle. Your current website is in a
> subdirectory,
> so it won't work directly with a new domain. But you could ask your
> ISP
> to manage the domain for you. You may need to request it be
> transferred
> in writing to these UKReg people. Or you can take control of the
> domain
> yourself, details at the Nominet site. I don't think it's as
> frightening
> as they make out. All you have to do is keep them up to date with the
>
> name servers and keep up the payments. All of which has to be done in
>
> writing, which is a pain.
>
> So you could cut your losses and get some American domains instead.
> The
> host Jon mentioned looks excellent for a small site. You can also
> take
> full control of the DNS at soa.granitecanyon.com, but that does mean
> you
> have to edit the records yourself.
>
>
> Graham

Thank you so much for taking time to reply Graham. This is most helpful
and is just what I need to move forward.

Kind Regards