Registering under .gov.uk for your first domain

Moving your organisation online for the first time can certainly be daunting. There are many aspects to consider - both opportunities and dangers among them - and an experienced, guiding voice will therefore be invaluable.

Openstrike have been providing a range of online services since 2003. We serve a wide range of clients in all industries, localities and of all sizes. We know how to ensure that you achieve the best result which the technology has to offer.

Choosing a domain

Often this is a surprisingly tricky decision and easy to get wrong. Fortunately, the .gov.uk domain namespace has some rigorous requirements surrounding the acceptable names used and therefore this is less of a minefield than with other top-level domains. We will help you ensure that your domain abides by these rules.

Providing services

Consider the services which you might want to be provided using this domain. These may be services to your users or customers or staff or suppliers or sometimes to the public at large.

Informational web services

Most organisations intend to present an informational website to interested parties. This typically covers what the organisation does, who is involved and how to get in touch.

Transactional web services

Some organisations further use the web to permit dynamic interactions with users. This may be as simple as allowing members to update their details or it may be a full-blown tendering and e-commerce solution.

Direct Messaging

Your new domain can also be used for direct messaging either internally or with the wider world. It can be used for email, instant messaging or other means of direct contact.

Contact us

Once you have considered the domain and services which you would like to deploy, it is time to contact us. We will be pleased to discuss your requirements and plan with you for secure and reliable registration and service provision on your new .gov.uk domain.