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.ac.uk and .edu: a domain guide for UK education providers

A UK education provider needs a domain that reflects its actual status. This guide explains the role of .ac.uk and Jisc, distinguishes the United States .edu system, and sets out a practical approach to eligibility, applications, ownership and digital services.

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.gov.uk domains: who can apply and how to get started

A government domain is a controlled public-sector identity, not an ordinary commercial registration. This UK guide explains eligibility, the approved application route, naming decisions, registrant responsibilities and operational safeguards, while distinguishing .gov.uk from the United States .gov namespace.

6 min readUK article
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.uk vs .com: Choosing a Domain for a UK or Global Audience

A direct .uk domain can give a project a concise UK-facing identity, while .com is a generic extension that is not tied to one country. Either can serve a UK customer. The useful decision is which complete address fits your audience, brand and longer-term publishing…

6 min readUK article
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Why a .uk Domain Can Suit a Freelancer or Personal Project

A direct .uk domain can give a freelancer or individual a compact address for a portfolio, personal publication or independent project. It keeps your main address under your control when the platforms used to publish, take bookings or share work change over time.

5 min readUK article
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What Is a UK Domain? A Complete Guide to .uk and .co.uk

A UK domain is a name within the .uk country-code namespace, such as a direct .uk address or a name ending in .co.uk. It can give a business, organisation or individual a stable address associated with a UK audience, independently of a particular social platform.

7 min readUK article

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