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View Full Version : Cheap basic domain parking for .co.uk


ian54
03-13-2001, 06:35 AM
I'm closing an ISP account, in the process they are releasing a .co.uk domain I have with them, now I have to find a new host for it.

I've got a few .com domains "hosted" by mydomain.com, this suits me down to the ground because all I am using is e-mail forwarding and URL forwarding, and you can't get cheaper than "free".

Obviously the domain registration costs are my problem, but .co.uk domains are £80/year is registered direct with Nominet UK, so I'd probably be forced to got through a "proper" host to take advantage of a lower registration fee.

Any suggestions for cheap .co.uk hosting, including the registry fees, remember I only need e-mail forwarding.

I was thinking of UK2.net but I've seen a few bad posts about them, I already have a .com registered with UK2.net.

MattF
03-13-2001, 07:49 AM
I recommend simplynames.co.uk I have a few .co.uk parked with them.

astralexis
03-13-2001, 08:11 AM
freeparking.co.uk has the same prices like simplynames (£9.99 for 2 years .co.uk).

Craig
03-13-2001, 05:23 PM
http://www.123-reg.co.uk
I use these, they seem ok.. cheap too with a good control panel.

Its about 6.50£ for a co.uk for 2 years inculds free parkin + forwarding.

Cheers

Craig

garethfowler
03-13-2001, 09:18 PM
I was going to recommend 123-reg.co.uk aswell.

Rgds.

Gareth C. Fowler

ian54
03-14-2001, 12:10 PM
123-reg look excellent, unfortunately they don't accept domain transfers, only new ones.

brookie
03-14-2001, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by ian54
123-reg look excellent, unfortunately they don't accept domain transfers, only new ones.

Try ukreg.com (tag FASTHOSTS).

They let you specify nameservers via their web pages so you can point at Zoneedit - http://www.zoneedit.com - or any hosting company when you're ready.