New .uk domain name extensions - what do they mean for you?

Your business domain name is an important part of your online marketing. But, with the proliferation of new domain name extensions coming onto the market — like .uk and .london, how do you go about choosing the right one for your business?

And what if you already have an online presence? Should you be concerned about the launch of these new domain extensions? Should you be swapping your .co.uk domain for one of these new domains?

IT Donut talks to Simon McCalla, Chief Technology Officer of Nominet about the launch of the new .uk domain name extension and what it means for UK businesses.

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