Nominet (the UK domain registry) are running another promotional prize draw (details over at agreatplacetobe.co.uk). Anyone who buys or renews a co.uk, .org.uk or .me.uk domain between today (28th March) and the 26th April will be automatically entered into a daily prize draw to win an iPad.

The promotional website above links through to their guide to choosing a registrar - they make a number of good points you should be aware of when purchasing domain names, including;

• Check that the registrar’s Terms and Conditions for domain name registration confirm that your domain name will be registered to you in your name and not in the name of the registrar or another third party.

Every domain registered at Blackfoot is registered to the details you input when placing your order.

• Pay particular attention to your rights to move your business and your domain name to another registrar, and whether there is a charge for doing so.

Every active domain registered at Blackfoot can be freely transferred away with no charge made by ourselves.

• Seek recommendations from other Internet users and ask the prospective registrar for testimonials from other customers.

Our testimonials page can be seen here

• Confirm whether you are dealing with a reseller of the registrar, or the registrar themselves and how you can contact them in the future if you need support.

We are a Nominet member and as such all of our UK domain registrations are with the UK domain registry directly and not via a reseller. We can be contacted at any time via our client portal

• Overall, you should shop around to find a registrar that provides the service or range of services you need.

• Get competitive quotes - but remember, the cheapest price is not necessarily the best deal. Check your contract for any ‘hidden’ charges.

Not only do we offer very competitive pricing for domain registrations, but your domain is always yours to do with as you please. You can update your domain at any time via our billing system with new name servers to direct it to another host, or if you require a website, email, or DNS service consider one of our own hosting accounts. We also provide VPS servers for those with more advanced needs.

If you have any other queries before buying your domain please feel free to submit them via our helpdesk