{"id":5056,"date":"2020-10-27T14:21:20","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T14:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/?p=5056"},"modified":"2025-08-28T07:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:28:09","slug":"com-or-co-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/com-or-co-uk\/","title":{"rendered":".com vs .co.uk &#8211; which one should you choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There are now more than 1,000 suffixes that can appear after the final dot in your web address, from <em>.ac<\/em> to .<em>zone<\/em>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But luckily for anyone with the attention span of a mere mortal, this guide will focus on just two of them. Those all-time classics: <em>.com<\/em> and <em>.co.uk<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most British businesses and webmasters outside of the non-profit sector, one of these two suffixes &#8211; or top-level domains (TLDs) &#8211; is likely the most logical choice for bookending a web address. But which one should you choose? Well, the answer mainly depends on what type of business you run and where your customers are based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll dive into the key differences between <em>.com<\/em> and <em>.co.uk<\/em>, why you should choose one over the other, and where you can buy a domain with these suffixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#difference\">What\u2019s the difference between <em>.com<\/em> and <em>.co.uk<\/em>?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#uk-domain\">What about <em>.uk<\/em>?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#which-should-i-use\"><em>.com<\/em> vs <em>.co.uk<\/em> &#8211; which should I use for my website?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#both-uk-and-com\">Should I buy both?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cost-difference\">What\u2019s the difference in cost?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#buy-manage-domain\">How to buy and manage your domain name<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#register-domain\">Register your domain with 20i today<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"difference\">What\u2019s the difference between <em>.com<\/em> and <em>.co.uk<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/10\/com-and-co-uk.png.webp\" alt=\"com or .co.uk - the difference, showing the TLD logos\" class=\"wp-image-5072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/10\/com-and-co-uk.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/10\/com-and-co-uk-300x94.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/10\/com-and-co-uk-370x116.png.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/10\/com-and-co-uk-270x85.png.webp 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">co.uk or .com?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference mainly comes down to geography. A <em>.com<\/em> domain flags up a website as being either based in the US or operating as a global player. Most American companies use <em>.com<\/em> as their TLD, as the local <em>.us<\/em> extension has never really taken off across the pond. Firms that trade internationally choose it for obvious reasons: it&#8217;s generic and stands for &#8216;company&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the <em>.co.uk<\/em> domain used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <em>.co.uk<\/em> top-level domain, meanwhile, signposts your business as being based in the UK, or at least lets the internet know that it trades there exclusively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, we need to throw in a quick disclaimer as these rules are not absolute. Some big-name UK firms &#8211; <em>lastminute.com<\/em>, for example &#8211; have found success while turning their nose up to a <em>.co.uk<\/em>. But make no mistake, they\u2019re as British as the Last Night of the Proms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uk-domain\">What about the <em>.uk<\/em> domain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2014, a curveball was thrown into the world of domain names, and it landed firmly in UK territory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain registry Nominet added the <em>.uk<\/em> suffix to the mix in June of that year, though its introduction didn\u2019t complicate the <em>.com<\/em> vs <em>.co.uk<\/em> debate too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>.uk<\/em> or <em>.co.uk?<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>.uk<\/em> top-level domain was brought in as an alternative to<em> .co.uk<\/em>, and is often chosen purely because it can make a web address look punchier. There\u2019s no real difference between the newer<em> .uk<\/em> domain and the tried-and-tested <em>.co.uk<\/em>, aside from that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, some businesses go with<em> .co.uk<\/em> simply because it\u2019s more established and therefore more widely recognised. It\u2019s possible to own both TLDs for an otherwise identical web address, and snapping up the two variations isn\u2019t uncommon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, it could be a wise decision: I&#8217;ll cover that in a mo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/03\/The-UK-Domain.png.webp\" alt=\"The UK Domain Nominet logo\" class=\"wp-image-3553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/03\/The-UK-Domain.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/03\/The-UK-Domain-300x100.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/03\/The-UK-Domain-768x256.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/03\/The-UK-Domain-370x123.png.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/03\/The-UK-Domain-270x90.png.webp 270w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2019\/03\/The-UK-Domain-740x247.png.webp 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-should-i-use\"><em>.com<\/em> vs <em>.co.uk<\/em> &#8211; which should I use for my website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing between .com or .co.uk for your domain depends on your business goals. For businesses based in the UK and primarily targeting the UK market, a .co.uk or .uk domain is typically recommended. It signals local presence and can be beneficial for local search rankings. On the other hand, if your intention is to expand globally or not be perceived as a UK-specific entity, a .com domain is advisable. It&#8217;s globally recognized and can help your brand establish an international image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, there\u2019s a lot to think about when weighing up the choice between a <em>.com<\/em> or a <em>.co.uk<\/em>. Picking the wrong top-level domain could seriously harm your company or website\u2019s chances of success, especially if you\u2019re a small business or a start-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re based in Britain and only targeting customers and traffic from this side of the Atlantic, a web address ending in <em>.uk<\/em> can help you build trust with your target audience. Don\u2019t just take our word for it. Research from Nominet has found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nominet.uk\/uk-domains\/\">73% of consumers rank .UK domain endings as their first preference when looking to buy online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The internet\u2019s heaviest hitters are well aware of this. Why do you think US-based Amazon and Microsoft have snapped up <em>.uk<\/em> domains, in addition to their <em>.com<\/em> sites?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as the strong customer preference for <em>.uk<\/em> TLDs in this country, choosing one over a <em>.com<\/em> can save you money. This is because a <em>.com<\/em> web address is nearly always more expensive than its <em>.co.uk<\/em> equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, the cost-saving and trust-building benefits of <em>.uk<\/em> domain names are well documented, but there are circumstances where <em>.com<\/em> is absolutely the way to go. If your business is targeting an international customer base, keep in mind that people in other countries might be put off by a <em>.co.uk<\/em> domain, automatically assuming your firm only does business in Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we\u2019ve already touched on, having to shell out for a <em>.com<\/em> instead of a UK-based address can put strain on the old business bank account, but for companies with the potential to reach customers around the globe, this could be seen as a no-brainer investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"both-uk-and-com\">Should I buy a <em>.co.uk<\/em> AND a <em>.com<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some businesses this makes a lot of sense. Maybe your plan is to start out trading in the UK, but you\u2019ve got one eye in international expansion in the future. You could use your UK-based domain while you\u2019re establishing yourself, and have the <em>.com<\/em> lined up for the possibility of overseas trading, assuming the cost of snapping up both is no obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, some people choose to claim both domain variations for brand protection purposes. You wouldn\u2019t want to put in the hard work establishing an online presence, only for some pesky copycat to come along and piggyback on your success in another territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s also a security concern. Internet criminals will be tempted to set up fake versions of your website, with a similar name, just changing the .co.uk to .com, or just .uk.  They then might use &#8216;phishing&#8217; techniques to harvest people&#8217;s personal details, or just try to harm your business&#8217; reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost-difference\">What is the difference in cost likely to be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve already discussed how <em>.coms<\/em> are usually more expensive than UK domain names, but how much are you actually looking at? Well, a<em> .co.uk<\/em> can cost anywhere between \u00a39 per \u00a312 per year, and a <em>.com<\/em> will set you back between \u00a313 and \u00a316, to give ballpark numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these costs are what you\u2019d call typical, at 20i, there are hefty savings to be made. Buy your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/domain-names\/co-uk-domain\">.co.uk domain names<\/a> from just \u00a35.99, or buy your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/domain-names\/com-domain\">.com domain names<\/a> from \u00a311.49 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/domain-names\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/01\/20i-domain-price-examples.png.webp\" alt=\"20i example domain prices.\" class=\"wp-image-10407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/01\/20i-domain-price-examples.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/01\/20i-domain-price-examples-300x118.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/01\/20i-domain-price-examples-370x146.png.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/01\/20i-domain-price-examples-270x106.png.webp 270w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/01\/20i-domain-price-examples-570x224.png.webp 570w, https:\/\/www.20i.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/01\/20i-domain-price-examples-150x59.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On average, customers save up to \u00a36.63 annually by choosing us, and we also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/reseller-hosting\/discounts-resources\">reseller discounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run a business which sells <a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/web-hosting\">web hosting<\/a> in bulk, you can get a discount of up to 30% if you buy through us. It\u2019s up to you whether you profit from this or pass the discount on to your own customers. In 2022 we introduced a &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/support\/domain-names\/instant-savings-uk-domain-saver-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Domain Saver<\/a>&#8216; for our Resellers, which compares prices against other companies, and calculates how much you can save. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buy-manage-domain\">How to buy and manage your domain name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can register it through us by heading over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/domain-names\">Domains<\/a> page. From here you can search for a domain and check out our competition using our comparison table. We offer the same low costs, year on year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When shopping around for a domain, it\u2019s important to check the fine print for \u2018hidden\u2019 charges and add-ons. While some registrars might appear to offer affordable deals, once the overall cost has been totted-up, you might find it isn\u2019t the bargain you were led to believe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no \u2018hidden\u2019 costs with 20i, and here\u2019s what we\u2019ll throw in for free:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full DNS control:<\/strong> All of your records can be controlled from My20i, from A and CNAME to TXT and SRV. Our nameservers use Google\u2019s reliable global network to provide rapid responses, so you don\u2019t need to worry about speed either.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100 free mailboxes:<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to spend any time redirecting your mail to another service provider. If you buy a domain from us, you can receive messages right away as we\u2019ll give you 100 free 10GB mailboxes included in the price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s not all you\u2019ll get for free. Head over to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.20i.com\/domain-names#included\"> our website<\/a> for a full breakdown of everything we bundle in with our low-cost domain registration deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register-domain\">Register your domain with 20i today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People often ask us why our domain prices are so low and wonder whether there\u2019s some catch or hidden costs involved. Neither of those assumptions are true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re not trying to make a big profit on domain prices, and we pride ourselves on offering the best deals around. 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It\u2019s possible to own both TLDs for an otherwise identical web address, and snapping up the two variations isn\u2019t uncommon. <\/p>\n<p>In fact, it could be a wise decision: I\u2019ll cover that in a mo. <\/p>\"\n    }\n  },\n{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \".com vs .co.uk \u2013 which should I use for my website?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"<p>Choosing between .com or .co.uk for your domain depends on your business goals. For businesses based in the UK and primarily targeting the UK market, a .co.uk or .uk domain is typically recommended. It signals local presence and can be beneficial for local search rankings. On the other hand, if your intention is to expand globally or not be perceived as a UK-specific entity, a .com domain is advisable. It\u2019s globally recognized and can help your brand establish an international image. <\/p>\n<p>That said, there\u2019s a lot to think about when weighing up the choice between a .com or a .co.uk. Picking the wrong top-level domain could seriously harm your company or website\u2019s chances of success, especially if you\u2019re a small business or a start-up. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re based in Britain and only targeting customers and traffic from this side of the Atlantic, a web address ending in .uk can help you build trust with your target audience. Don\u2019t just take our word for it. Research from Nominet has found that 73% of consumers rank .UK domain endings as their first preference when looking to buy online. <\/p>\n<p>The internet\u2019s heaviest hitters are well aware of this. 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