Can I use the web space that is supplied with my Internet Service Provider?

Yes you can, although we do not recommend it for commercial web sites. For a start, your web site address would usually include your Internet Service Providers (ISP) name so that they gain more marketing exposure. (e.g. http://homepages.isp.com/yourname).

Secondly, this web space is usually limited in some way, either by capacity or by functions. Some of the web sites that we design require specialised programming in order to make them work, and it is common for ISP web space to deny this type of activity.

Why do I need a domain name?

A domain name can help to increase your brand awareness. Instead of having www.yourisp.com/yourname, your web site address can be www.yourname.com. Firstly, this is easier to remember, plus it repeats your company name or slogan to your prospective visitors and clients.

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