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Originally Posted by chids
One last note on the website question: do not go for 123-reg, they crash all the time. Try one like 1and1.
As for the business bank account: you will need to check their policy. Some will let sole traders some will not. If they ask for a VAT registration number you can often put something like "not vat registered" and still get the account.
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Again, do not get sidetracked on this. Domain registration is one thing, hosting something else again.
Do not do both with the same company, as they have a tendency to "hold you hostage" by making it hard to leave / transfer / do what you want.
Personally, I hear more negative about 1and1 than 123. All you are doing is registering your name, a once a year (or every two years with .co.uk) transaction. You set your name servers one time and you never deal with them again. It's not a big deal, just don't get sucked into all the other crap they try and sell you.
Frankly, if you don't mind wading through about 8 pages of sales gimmicks, you can do as well with GoDaddy as any. It's a minefield of newbie-sucking offers that you want to avoid, but they are quick and you can leave any time with a click of your mouse. You'll have to say No, take me to the Checkout a number of times, but they are good at domains.
Also, do not "try out" domains on any of these sites, they have been known to get bought up between when you try them out and find they are available and when you come back to buy them. Be ready to buy as soon as you find one you want, don't sleep on it.
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Can Anyone Recommend A Reputable Site Where I Can Purchase A Domain Name
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