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HQ Web Hosting Plans<br /><br /><br />Linux Hosting Apache Server Hosting Free Domain Name<br />Getting your web site online has never been easier. We have packages to meet your requirements. Even if you are transferring a domain to us, we will assist you all the way. Our shared hosting package includes the powerful, fast, stable and easy-to-use Supreme Control Panel which allows you to manage your web site and is backed first-class technical support. <br />Disk Space<br />This is the amount of space allocated to your account. Each 100 megabytes represents approximately 5000 files. Additional disk space is available, or you can switch your account type to one with more disk space.<br /><br />Data Transfer<br /> <br />Every 1st Choice Host account includes a very generous amount of data transfer. To better understand just how generous this is, consider that 1 GIG of transfer equals approximately 100,000 hits of traffic! If for some reason, the allotted limits are not enough for your site, you can purchase extra data transfer/bandwidth at an affordable rate.You can create, modify and delete FTP accounts from within your control panel. Additional FTP accounts allow you to grant other users FTP access to a specific directory within your account without giving them full access to your site. FTP accounts are only able to access folders that match their login name.<br /><br />A dedicated/unique IP address is not shared by other domain names; it is unique to your domain name and your space on the server. If you want to have an SSL certificate or use anonymous ftp, you'll have to have your own unique IP.<br /><br />All of our accounts have their own dedicated/unique IP address.<br />Reverse DNS (rDNS) is a method of resolving an IP address into a domain name, just as the domain name system (DNS) resolves domain names into associated IP addresses.<br /><br />Major search engines use a Reverse DNS lookup to verify sites before they're indexed by the searched engines. Sites with domain names that don't match their IP addresses are either rejected outright, or penalized. Those sites are usually hosted with a shared IP address in which multiple websites utilize the same IP address. Our hosting accounts include a unique IP address with Reverse DNS capability for every domain name.<br /><br />POP email is a private secure storage location for your email that has to be accessed through a third party email program such as Eudora or Outlook. Our online manual provides detailed instructions on how to setup and use POP email. <br /><br />Our new » Web Based Email allows you to check your email POP acounts through any Browser. (Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL, etc.)<br />We offer web hosting with free domain names.<br /><br />Business Web Hosting Plan<br />Our value added web hosting Business Plan offers much more than the basic features at a discounted cost. With plenty of disk space and bandwidth this package is perfect for Small Businesses and Personal Websites.<br />Our premium web hosting Corporate Plan offers additional features and resources for the Large Business. Dedicated servers are also available for unlimited corporate web hosting capability.<br /><br />We are pleased to offer our Web Hosting Referral Program.<br /><br />When someone clicks a link from your website to our website and signs up, your referral will be tracked and your account will be automatically credited for a month of FREE WEB HOSTING.<br /><br />Simply copy the code below and paste it into your website pages. Referral tracking begins when your pages are online.<br /><br />MySQL is a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server that is the most popular language for adding, accessing, and processing data in a database. MySQL is noted mainly for its speed, reliability, and flexibility in mission critical, heavy load use.<br />PhpMyAdmin is a tool written in PHP intended to handle the administration of MySQL over the web. It can create/drop/alter tables, delete/edit/add fields, execute any SQL statement, manage keys on fields, and more. <br /><br />All accounts are setup on servers running PHP 4.2.3. Free upon request we can have you setup on a server running PHP 4.3.4 .<br /><br />A server-side scripting language. The PHP commands, which are embedded in the web page's HTML, are executed on the web server to generate dynamic HTML pages.<br /><br />Our technical support is second to none, we are available by telephone, email and web-based ticket system. If you have any queries our friendly technical support team will be happy to help. We consider ourselves a Developer Solutions Provider, unlike most hosting providers, we are knowledgeable on the features we provide. Our multi-skilled technical support team have a passion for servers and web applications. This makes a difference on support issues. <br />SSL is an abbreviation for "Secure Sockets Layer". SSL is a transaction security standard that provides data encryption, server authentication, and message integrity. SSL is usually used on sites that accept credit card numbers or other private information.<br /><br />Robust, reliable, business-class shared hosting backed by a 100% Uptime Guarantee, a 90 Day Money Back Guarantee and 24 hour live technical support. We use only the highest specification Rackspace dedicated servers, fully managed and monitored around-the-clock by certified Redhat engineers.<br /><br />We support PHP4, ASP, MySQL, ColdFusion MX 7, Java, JSP, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Advanced ASP Components. If you require more information on a specific web hosting package, or wish to place an order simply click on the relevant link.<br /><br />Standard Features<br />99.9% Uptime Guarantee <br />60 Day Money Back Guarantee <br />FREE Domain Name** <br />FREE Setup <br />UK Rackspace Servers <br />UK Data Centre <br />UK IP Addresses <br />No Minimum Contract <br />24hr Chat & Email Support <br />Redhat Enterprise Linux <br />Urchin Visitor Statistics <br />Plesk Control Panel <br />FREE Backups & Recoveries <br />Min 1 MySQL Database <br />PHP 4 <br />CGI / Perl <br />SSI <br />Email Spam filtering <br />Email Anti Virus <br />Custom Error Pages <br />Password Protected Directories <br />Raw Logs Access <br />Crontab Manager <br />File Manager <br />Low cost domain registration<br />Register your web address here at the World's most competitive rates... then bring your domain to life with personalised email or your very own website.<br /><br />With Fasthosts you can choose to have your own virtual data pipe for your server, giving you unlimited bandwidth and guaranteed data transfer rates.<br /><br />With your virtual lease-line pipe connected directly to the backbone of the internet, your server will provide fast, unmetered data with no bandwidth bills.<br /><br />Guaranteed transfer rates. Just like having your own leased line, you choose the size of the data pipe you need. Your server gets its own connection to the internet, meaning no monthly data transfer limits.<br />Bandwidth on demand<br />You can also choose a traditional monthly transfer allowance.<br /><br />Your server uses a high speed, shared connection with a monthly transfer allowance. Anything over your allowance is simply added to your monthly bill.<br />Instant upgrades<br />Choose your preferred bandwidth option when you sign up, then upgrade instantly whenever you need to. You can even switch between the virtual data pipe and bandwidth on demand options!<br />The latest Windows 2003 & Linux operating systems<br />Fasthosts dedicated servers give you full flexibility with a wide range of operating systems. <br />Simply choose the Windows 2003 or Linux operating system that suits your needs.<br /><br /><br /><br />Windows 2003 Web Edition<br />The Web Edition of Microsoft's latest server operating system is designed specifically for web hosting. <br /><br />Windows 2003 Standard Edition<br />Full flexibility to run your server how you choose. Ideal for deploying large database applications or even as an Exchange 2003 mail server. <br /><br />Linux Red Hat Enterprise Server v3<br />Stable, unrestricted Linux operating system from the world's best known Linux software company. Renowned for its reliability. <br /><br />Linux Red Hat Enterprise Server v4<br />Full choice over the software you install. Use for a web server, enterprise database server or whatever you choose. <br /><br />Linux Fedora Core 5<br />Fedora Core is one of the most widely used Linux operating systems available, based on the popular Red Hat Linux. <br />Instant deployment<br /><br />With instant automated deployment and thoroughly tested nightly system updates, your operating system will remain fully patched and up to date.<br /><br />Pre-installed software<br /><br />Each operating system is installed fully up to date with all the base software you need including:<br /><br />- Web server <br />- Mail server <br />- FTP server <br />- SQL database management system <br />- Port security <br />- Web control panel <br />Easily install your own software<br /><br />Download software packages directly onto your server or use your local PC's CD drive. <br /><br />Through our Remote Management System, your server can mount any ISO CD, DVD or floppy image as though it were a local drive.<br />More about server control<br /><br />MS SQL & MySQL database options<br />Pre-install MS SQL with Windows Standard Edition<br />When you choose the Windows 2003 Standard Edition operating system, we'll give you the option to pre-install a Microsoft SQL Server database at the same time (£125pm / £1500pa). <br />Alternatively, install your own MS SQL or MySQL database once your server has been deployed.<br /><br />Integrate with our secure shared database hosting<br />You’ll also be able to easily integrate with our great value shared database hosting, using your web control panel. <br />Full remote server control<br />Unique level of server control<br />Control every aspect of your server using your web browser, from anywhere in the world. From quick, easy updates, to full BIOS access, you have full server control at all times. <br /><br />Never get locked out again<br />You’ll have permanent control of your server's keyboard and mouse, directly from your PC. Your can access your server as though it were sitting in front of you.<br /><br /> <br />Our unique remote server control feature uses an independent computer, with its own CPU, RAM, storage, OS, LAN and network connection. So, even if your server stops responding for any reason, you’ll still be able to perform your own hardware reboot.<br /><br />Server video output streamed to your browser. <br />Direct keyboard and mouse control. <br />Perform your own hardware reboot. <br />Full BIOS configuration access. <br />Full boot sequence output. <br />Mount ISO CD/DVD or floppy disk images. <br />Install your own software. <br />Easy access from any Java or ActiveX compatible browser. <br />Remote Desktop (Windows) & SSH (Linux)<br />For involved server control, RDC provides access to your server's desktop direct on your own PC. RDC is available on Windows 2003 dedicated servers, with client software available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.<br /><br />SSH gives you direct command line login for Linux servers from your PC, plus many PDAs and even some mobile phones. Through SSH tunneling, you can even set up virtual private networking and remote desktop server control.<br /><br />Effortless server operating system rebuilds. <br />Add and remove IP addresses. <br />Change your account details. <br />Add, remove and configure SQL databases on our dedicated database servers. <br />Add, remove and configure shared SSL web space. <br />Enable and disable your dedicated server(s). <br />Increase and decrease virtual data pipe size or transfer allowance. <br />Switch between virtual pipe and transfer allowance at any time. <br /><br />Advanced web hosting features<br />All our web hosting packages are packed with advanced features for professional websites. <br />From secure web space to SQL databases - all the web hosting tools you could possibly need.<br /><br />Website scripting <br />Our web hosting packages support the very latest scripting technologies.<br />ASP, PHP, Perl and Python are included, plus ASP.NET 2.0 included with our<br />Windows Developer and Windows Business web hosting packages. <br />Databases <br />Set up MS SQL and MySQL databases on our dedicated Dual Intel Xeon servers. <br />You can add databases to any web hosting package - plus we've included a free MySQL database with our Linux Developer package. All Windows packages include ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) for easy access to a variety of databases. <br />Password protection <br />You choose which users have access to specific areas of your website, by specifying usernames and passwords. Advanced password protection, with database control, available with our Windows web hosting packages. <br />SSL secure web space <br />Fully secure 128-bit SSL encryption from Thawte - perfect for ecommerce websites. Allow your website visitors to send information to you securely, by creating your own folders on our shared, secure SSL servers. Included with our Developer and Business web hosting packages. <br />Load balanced web hosting <br />Host your website on multiple web servers for maximum reliability and uptime.<br />Our unique web hosting architecture uses advanced real-time resource monitoring<br />to seamlessly switch visitors to the web server with the most capacity at that time.<br />Load balancing is included with our Business web hosting package. <br />Custom error pages <br />Display your own custom error pages whenever your website visitors encounter a problem. For example, display your site map instead of a "Page not found" page. Included with our Developer and Business web hosting packages. <br />SSH secure shell access (Linux web hosting packages) <br />Access your web server's command line, as easily as using your own computer. Move files around and upload / download files using SFTP.<br />Available with Linux Home, Linux Developer and Linux Business web hosting. <br />Bandwidth monitoring <br />Unlike other web hosting providers we don't restrict bandwidth or charge you extra. But we still give you the tools to track your website's bandwidth usage, including filtered reports and email alerts. Included with all web hosting packages. <br />Test domain - unique to our hosts <br />While you're waiting for any DNS changes to take effect on your domain name, <br />we provide a test domain for you to view your website on the live server.<br />We're one of the few web hosting providers to offer this unique, useful feature. <br />Media streaming <br />Stream audio and video from your website in Windows Media format, served direct from our dedicated media servers. Optional extra with all web hosting packages. <br />Sub-domains <br />Create sub-domains instantly, for example "business.yourdomain.com".<br />Sub-domains can be used as part of your website and have full email features. Included with all web hosting packages.Web Hosting and free Domain Registration Company.<br />Standard Extra Advanced <br />Website file storage 100/200 MB 200/300 MB 300/400 MB <br />Data Tranfers - Bandwidth 10 GIG 5/5 20 GIG 10/10 40 GIG 20/20 <br /> <br />Account Management <br />Membertools Control Panel Yes Yes Yes <br />Account Control Panel Yes Yes Yes <br />Domain Control Panel Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Email Services <br />Email Accounts 25 50 100 <br />Alias Email Accounts UNLIMITED UNLIMITED UNLIMITED <br />Webmail Yes Yes Yes <br />Microsoft Outlook POP3 Yes Yes Yes <br />Mac Imail Support Yes Yes Yes <br />Mailing List Manager Yes Yes Yes <br />Auto Responders Yes Yes Yes <br />Spamassassin Spam Filter w/razor Yes Yes Yes <br />Customizable Spam Fitler Settings Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />E-commerce services <br />Zen Cart Shopping cart n/a Yes Yes <br />OS-Commerce Shopping cart n/a Yes Yes <br />Commerce Basic Shopping cart Yes Yes Yes <br />Paypal Shopping Cart Intragration Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Web Server Security <br />Password Protected Folders Yes Yes Yes <br />SSL Security HTTPS:// Yes Yes Yes <br />DES Encrypted Passwords Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Database Services <br />Mysql Database Service n/a Yes Yes <br />Mysql Admin n/a Yes Yes <br /> <br />Discussion Services <br />PHPBB forums n/a Yes Yes <br />Basic forums Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Extra Database Services <br />Ebay Style Auction software n/a Yes Yes <br />Visitor Question Polling Software n/a Yes Yes <br />Mysql Admin Manager n/a Yes Yes <br /> <br />Portal Services <br />Joomla Web Portal Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Event Manager <br />Vcalendar Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />WEB Programming Langagues <br />PHP n/a Yes Yes <br />PERL Pre-Installed tools Yes Yes <br />JAVA Yes Yes Yes <br />FLASH Yes Yes Yes <br />USER CGI-BIN Pre-Installed tools Yes Yes <br />HTML/SSI Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Web Devlopement Tools <br />Dreamweaver Support Yes Yes Yes <br />Microsoft Front Page Extentions Yes Yes Yes <br />Online Website builder Yes Yes Yes <br />NVU Web designer (FREE) Yes Yes Yes <br />Advanced File Manager Yes Yes Yes <br />Basic File Manager Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Pre-install Extras <br />Blog Primium Yes Yes Yes <br />Guest Book Yes Yes Yes <br />Formtoemail Yes Yes Yes <br />Link Manager Yes Yes Yes <br />Banner Manager Yes Yes Yes <br />Visitor Counter Yes Yes Yes <br />Webpage menu page selector Yes Yes Yes <br /> <br />Core Services <br />Employee Supported and Managed Yes Yes Yes <br />Daily/Hourly Backups Yes Yes Yes <br />24/7 Support Services Yes Yes Yes <br />24/7 Network monitoring Yes Yes Yes <br />Toll Free Voice Support Yes Yes Yes <br />Email Support Yes Yes Yes <br />Help desk Wizard Support Yes Yes Yes <br />99.75 Guaranteed Uptime Yes Yes Yes <br />FREE Technical Review Yes Yes Yes <br />Instant Account Setup Yes Yes Yes <br />30 Day FREE TRIAL Yes Yes - Standard Yes - Standard <br /><br />100MB Webspace100MB of web space is included with Secure Hosting.1GB WebspaceA massive 1GB of web space is included as standard with Entry Level Hosting - enough for even the biggest and fastest growing website.2GB WebspaceA massive 2GB of web space is included as standard with Business Hosting - enough for even the biggest and fastest growing website.LiveStats 6.2The ultimate in web analytics, offering reporting and analysis to multiple users through an advanced browser interface. LiveStats provides a comprehensive suite of customisable reports to analyse trends, profile, segment, forecast and understand every aspect of your web site.Microsoft FrontPage ExtensionsMicrosoft FrontPage Extensions 2002 are installed on this account, enabling you to take advantage of the dynamic features in Microsoft's web page authoring software.DatabasesBusiness Hosting allows you to configure Microsoft Access and SQL2000 database connections in seconds.PHP EnabledPHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.Actinic CompatibleThis account fully supports Actinic Catalogue ecommerce software.Directory Permissions ControlFull control of permissions on your website directories is made easy with the Redstation control panel.Microsoft XML 4.0Microsoft XML Core Services is the COM based API to parse and process XML documents and includes support for DOM Level 2.0, SAX 2.0, XPath, XSLT, and XSD Schemas.ASP Upload ComponentFacilitates the transfer of files from your local hard disk to your website using a browser. Files can be of any format, such as Word documents, images, HTML or plain text.ASP Jpeg Component JPEG image resizing component for creating high-quality thumbnails. Supports sharpening, cropping and flipping.Dell PowerEdge ServerA dedicated Dell PowerEdge server with a powerful Intel Xeon 2.8Ghz processor and 256MB DDR SDRAM powers each Corporate Hosting account.Windows 2000 ServerCorporate Hosting servers run Windows 2000 Server including IIS5 Web and FTP server.Fully ManagedThe server is fully managed by Redstation so you don't need any technical knowledge - and if it ever breaks, we fix or replace it at no charge.Install any applicationsRedstation will install any third-party software you provide free of charge. Valid licences must be supplied.70GB WebspaceA huge 70GB of webspace is available with each Corporate Hosting server.Dedicated Data LineEach Corporate Hosting server includes a dedicated 1Mbps internet connection allowing upto 300 Gigabytes of data transfer each month.Firewall ProtectionCorporate Hosting servers are protected by Redstation's border and network firewalls providing a high level of protection against many threats and vulnerabilities.Dedicated IP NumberEach server is supplied with one dedicated IP number.Custom DNS ServersWe will configure your Corporate Hosting server to operate it's own unique DNS, for example, dns1.your-name.co.uk and dns2.your-name.co.ukODBC Database ConnectionsUnlimited ODBC connections can be created.ASP and ASP.NET EnabledActive Server Pages is consistently rated the easiest, highest performance web server-scripting environment available.Microsoft FrontPage ExtensionsRedstation Corporate Hosting accounts fully support Microsoft's FrontPage Extensions 2002.Web Hosting Control PanelRedstation puts you in control - every aspect of your website configuration can be managed from the award winning Redstation Web Hosting Control Panel.Unlimited Email AccountsCreate and manage unlimited email accounts and aliases for your domain.Webmail InterfaceWith Web Email you can access your e-mail account from any browser connected to the internet and conveniently read, send, delete, forward, reply to, and print e-mail directly from your browser.ASP and ASP.NET EnabledActive Server Pages is consistently rated the easiest, highest performance web server-scripting environment available. You can enable support for ASP and ASP.NET at the click of a button using the Redstation control panel.ActivePerl 5The industry-standard Perl distribution for Windows servers. ActivePerl contains the Perl language, the Perl Package Manager, Core Perl, Perl Package Manager (PPM), Perl for ISAPI, PerlScript and PerlEz.CGI-BinEach Redstation hosting account includes its own CGI-Bin.SHTML EnabledSHTML utilises non-complex commands that can be easily inserted into HTML pages to execute CGI programs, insert files, insert a date and time stamp and more.ASP Email ComponentAspEmail is an active server component for sending e-mail messages using an external SMTP server in an ASP or VB environment.Jmail Professional ComponentAllow your website visitors to complete online enquiry and order forms which are instantly sent to an email address of your choice.FTP AccountYou can publish and maintain your web site through unlimited use of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client software.Preview URLIf you are moving your website to Redstation from another provider or just waiting for the DNS to update, you will be able to view and test your website in a browser without having to wait for your domain name to start working.Custom 404 Error PageWhen a visitor to your website tries to view a webpage that you have either removed or renamed they will automatically see a custom error message that you can edit to match the design of your website.Real-time AntiVirus ProtectionEvery file on your website is monitored and scanned in real-time by advanced server virus protection software. If a virus is discovered it is immediately quarantined, cleaned and replaced. In the event that a virus cannot be cleaned the file will be deleted.Spam FilteringSpam filtering is included with all Redstation shared hosting accounts.24/7 MonitoringThe Redstation network is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our server engineers to ensure your website is online - and stays online. Redstation servers are equipped with industrial UPS systems, and in the event of long-term power failure, our back-up generators will keep your website running.Professional and Responsive Technical SupportOur friendly and helpful technical support team are available by telephone and email to help resolve any problems you have with your Redstation hosting account.Money Back GuaranteeNew customers may cancel Entry Level Hosting, Business Hosting, Corporate Hosting, Secure Hosting and SQL 2000 Hosting within fourteen days of their Redstation Account creation date and be entitled to a full refund. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details of our refund policy.<br /><br />Many companies in Birmingham, Midlands, and UK charge extra for the following web hosting features (UNIX servers) with cpanel and fantastico deluxe;<br /><br /> 5 E-mail addresses* CPanel Control Panel <br /> 200 MB Webspace Sub Domains <br /> Unlimited FTP Access Access to log files <br /> FREE Statistics Perl v 5.6 and CGI scripts <br /> 5Gb Data Transfer per month per site** PHP 4 and 5 <br /> My SQL database Webmail <br /><br />* There will an additional charge for further email accounts<br />** Additional Bandwidth charged at 3p +vat per Mb<br /><br /> We can also provide webmail -look at your e-mails through a browser any where in the world.<br /><br />Take a look here at some of the websites we host on our servers.<br />FLAT ANNUAL FEE means there are NO HIDDEN CHARGES at all. What’s more you have total control over your website and E-mail accounts within our web hosting package.. <br /><br />We manage all our own servers 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Our Technical Support staff are fully trained on all our equipment. <br /><br />We run all our servers from US. We have redundant connections to the internet. There is a separate backup system for MYSQL which creates a 3-day rotating archive of all MYSQL databases. We take a 24 hour image of all of our servers in the event of total server failure. Clients should back up their web sites and data on a regular basis.<br /><br />General<br /><br />What is a domain name?<br />All computers on the internet have a unique identity number. These numbers are usually long and hard to remember. The internet allows a user-friendly name to be created and used instead of the number. This name is called a domain name.<br /><br />Why do I need a domain name?<br />There are many good reasons for registering a domain name. If you have a business your customers will look for you using your trading name. Register your domain name you make it easy for your customers to find you and buy your products and services. Certain search engine computers also give a higher ranking to keywords embedded in domain names. Once registered a name cannot be duplicated. It is yours forever, providing you continue to pay the local fees in the country concerned.<br /><br /><br /><br />OK, I've bought my name, what can I do with it?<br /><br />Project a professional image of your company with new e-mail addresses using your domain name! All you need is an existing e-mail account, for example fred@virgin.net. Just tell us what this is and we'll re-direct all e-mail sent to your domain name to this address. For example you could choose TheBoss@yourcompany.co.uk, or sales@yourcompany.co.uk as your new e-mail addresses. This looks great on letterheads and adverts.<br /><br /><br /><br />Can I transfer the name to my own ISP?<br /><br />Yes, free of charge, but they may charge you to map it to their server, particularly if it is to point to any free space you received with your internet account. Remember they may also charge you ongoing fees for maintaining the name. <br /><br /><br /><br />Which name should I go for, .COM or .CO.UK?<br /><br />Generally speaking companies with offices and trade relationships worldwide generally prefer the .com domain name. It projects a global image, carries more "kudos", but remains relatively anonymous in that it doesn't immediately reveal your whereabouts. The majority of .com domain names are registered to US companies. If you have a .COM then, people might assume you are based in the US.<br /><br />All domain names are visible on the internet anywhere in the world. In other words if you register .co.uk it still allows you to trade around the world, the same as if you'd registered .com. The Netscape web browser is also set up so that if someone forgets to add the domain extension, the browser assumes it to be ".com" and looks for .com by default.<br /><br /><br /><br />What happens if my .co.uk domain is DETAGGED?<br /><br />You need to go to the UK Registering Authority site, www.nominet.org.uk and complete the 'change to another ISP' form. The fee is £15+vat. If you would like to use our services, insert our ISP Tag, VIRTUALISP in the change form. We can then take over the domain, renew the registration and set up hosting if required.<br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Registration Requirements<br /><br />Do I need an internet connection to have a domain name?<br /><br />No. All you need is a name that is not already issued. Once registered we keep it safe for you on our name servers forever more. When you want to start using the name however, you may wish to get an internet connection in order to exchange e-mail with your customers, or to associate the name with your company's web site. <br /><br /><br /><br />Do I need Web Space to have a domain name?<br /><br />No. All you need is a name that is not already issued. Once registered we keep it safe for you on our name servers forever more. When you want to start using the name however, you may wish to get an internet connection in order to exchange e-mail with your customers, or to associate the name with your company's web site. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Legal<br /><br />Someone else has my name, what can I do?<br /><br />There are other names you can choose from. If your choice in co.uk has gone and you are a limited company you might try .ltd.uk. Note however the domain name has to exactly match your company name at Company's House. You could also try uk.com. This is an alternative domain available from Nomination. Availability in these name spaces can be checked on our name site.<br /><br />If you were looking for a .com, you might possibly consider .net, or .org. <br /><br />The naming authorities in most countries have dispute procedures to deal with these situations.<br /><br />With .COMs if you are a large company and your "famous trademark" has been registered by someone else, you may qualify for arbitration under the new ACP (Administrative Challenge Panels) run by the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization). If you are not a large company you still stand a good chance of getting your name back if it is a registered Trade Mark.<br /><br />Web Hosting Plans for Business and Personal Websites.<br />What is a "Cyber-Squatter"<br /><br />A cyber squatter is a person or organisation who purchases domain names in the hope of selling them on for more money. People have reportedly made, or stand to make fortunes having purchased famous names like win95.com or 21stcenturyfox.com. Deliberately purchasing names protected by trademark is unwise for legal reasons, but some great bargains can be had by buying names like www.window.co.uk which has an immediate commercial interest to double glazing companies for example.<br />Daily Backups <br /> UPS Power System <br /> Air Conditioning/ Secure Location <br /> Multiple Backbones <br /> RAID HD Mirroring <br /> Netkonect<br /> <br />Web Hosting Features (Find out more) <br />Web Space 500Mb <br />Monthly Bandwidth 10Gb <br />Operating System Linux or Windows <br />FTP Accounts 1 <br />Load Balancing <br />Daily Backups <br />PHP, CGI, Perl With Linux <br />ASP, SHTML, ASP.NET With Windows <br />MySQL Database Upgrade to Business <br />Microsoft Access Upgrade to Business <br />MS SQL Upgrade to Pro <br />Real Media Streaming £99pa extra <br />Custom Errors Pages <br /> <br />Domain Features (Find out more) <br />Domain Name FREE co.uk <br />DNS Management <br />MX Record Control <br />Sub Domains UNLIMITED <br /> <br />Email Features (Find out more) <br />POP3 Mailboxes 10 <br />Webmail <br />Email Forwarding <br />Email Aliases <br />Catch all Facility <br />Mail Autoresponders <br /> <br />Security Features (Find out more) <br />Firewall Protection <br />Password Protection <br />Virus Protection Upgrade to Business <br />SSL Upgrade to Pro <br /> <br />Service Support (Find out more) <br />Telephone Support <br />Email Support <br />Online Support <br />Live Chat Support <br /> <br />Site Marketing Features (Find out more) <br />AW Web Statistics <br />Mirago Search PPC credits £25 Free! <br />Miva online PPC advertising £50 Free! <br /> <br />Additional Features (Find out more) <br />Snapfish Digital Prints 30 Free! <br />Fotolia Royalty Free Stock Images 3 free images then 10% discount <br />Easyspace EasyMailer credits 50 free! <br /><br />Starter Web Hosting Upgrade Options <br />StarterPlus web hosting >> Only 90p more per month! <br />*Additional Web Space >> 50Mb at £30pa <br />*Additional Mailboxes >> From £1 per mailbox per month <br />*MySQL Database Service >> From only £25pa <br />MS SQL Server Standard >> Up to 200Mb database - only $99pa <br />MS SQL Server Databases >> Up to 1Gb database - only $250pa <br /><br />Security and protection<br /><br />Webmail and Autoresponders <br /><br />100 Mailboxes for your staff<br /><br />2Gb web space to store files <br /><br />20Gb bandwidth for web traffic<br /><br />Free domain name<br />