100 More Smart Companies that Understand the Concept of Generic Domain Names
This is a follow-up to the original "100 Smart Companies" article, highlighting 100 more companies that are making great use of a generic domain name that exactly matches their primary line of business, or one of their main products or services.
| Domain Name |
Company |
| 3DPrinter.co.uk | Z Solutions (EU) Ltd |
| ActivatedCarbon.co.uk | Desotec N.V. |
| AdhesiveTape.co.uk | Tape Range Distributors Ltd |
| AdvertisingAgency.co.uk | Advertising Agency UK |
| AerialSurveyors.co.uk | Skycam Aerial Photography |
| AllInOnePC.co.uk | Cadar |
| Alpaca.co.uk | British Camelids Limited |
| AluminiumCasting.co.uk | Casting Services |
| AntiqueAuctions.co.uk | Bingley Antiques |
| ArchitecturalModels.co.uk | Richard Threadgill Associates |
| Asbestos.co.uk | Aptiva Limited |
| AsianFurniture.co.uk | Oriental Unlimited, Inc. |
| Awnings.co.uk | Awnings Direct |
| BatteryRecycling.co.uk | Rabbitt Recycling |
| Bellows.co.uk | Beakbane Ltd |
| CaravanSite.co.uk | Black Lion Caravan Park & Camping Site |
| CharteredAccountants.co.uk | Hicks |
| Cigars.co.uk | Hunters & Frankau |
| Construction.co.uk | The AIRTO Construction Group |
| Costumes.co.uk | Angels The Costumiers |
Some of these domain names are owned by companies aiming to be
synonymous with the product or service they describe, at least
in the minds of web users.
Others are owned by long-established offline firms seeking to
retain their leadership position online as well.
| Domain Name |
Company |
| Cufflinks.co.uk | The London Cufflink Company |
| DanceMusic.co.uk | Ministry of Sound |
| Deckchairs.co.uk | Southsea Deckchairs Ltd |
| DigitalPhotoFrame.co.uk | Digital Era |
| DIY.co.uk | B&Q |
| Dubbing.co.uk | Alligator Video |
| EnglishWine.co.uk | The English Wine Centre |
| Ergonomics.co.uk | Osmond Group Limited |
| EveningDress.co.uk | Johanna Hehir |
| Fabric.co.uk | Andrew Mercer Limited |
| Fans.co.uk | Xpelair Ventilation |
| FishingTackle.co.uk | Britains Aquatic Superstore Ltd |
| FlightSimulator.co.uk | GT Promotions |
| Flour.co.uk | W & H Marriage & Sons Limited |
| FoldingChairs.co.uk | Mogo Direct |
| Fountains.co.uk | The Fountain Workshop Limited |
| FuneralDirector.co.uk | Independent Dorset Funeral Directors |
| GardenBuildings.co.uk | Birstall Garden Centre |
| Globes.co.uk | The Globe Company (UK) Ltd |
| GolfSchool.co.uk | James Andrews School of Golf |
Some of these domain names redirect to an existing company
or ecommerce website, or point straight to the relevant
category within a larger product catalogue.
| Domain Name |
Company |
| Guitars.co.uk | Richards Guitars |
| HangGliding.co.uk | Avian Ltd |
| Headphones.co.uk | Sennheiser UK |
| HighVisibility.co.uk | Industrial Workwear Ltd |
| Jams.co.uk | Beehive Preserves |
| JapaneseTea.co.uk | Mount Fuji Japanese Green Tea |
| Kipper.co.uk | L. Robson & Sons Ltd |
| KoiCarp.co.uk | Pan Intercorp |
| LeatherChairs.co.uk | Leather Chairs of Bath |
| LeatherHandbags.co.uk | Branded Bag Company |
| LogoDesign.co.uk | Logo Design and Marketing |
| LondonTaxis.co.uk | The London Taxi Company |
| LongTermCare.co.uk | AXA Lifetime Care |
| Mixer.co.uk | Winkworth Machinery |
| Optician.co.uk | The Optician Online Ltd |
| Orthodontist.co.uk | St. John's Wood Orthodontic Clinic |
| PaperBags.co.uk | AB Converters Ltd |
| PayrollSoftware.co.uk | Pyramid Human Resources Ltd |
| Pencils.co.uk | Derwent |
| PetInsurance.co.uk | InsureAndGo |
Sole traders and smaller companies have secured generic
domain names to boost their credibility versus larger, more
established competitors. They understand that perception is
everything online, since you're interacting with customers
and prospects at one remove, behind the veil of a web browser.
It's not just UK companies taking advantage of the benefits
of a generic domain name; some overseas firms that ship to the UK
have secured relevant names to redirect to their existing
ecommerce sites.
| Domain Name |
Company |
| PetSupplies.co.uk | C & V Pet Supplies |
| Plants.co.uk | Plants Limited |
| PlasticSurgery.co.uk | Peter Meagher, plastic surgeon |
| PortableToilets.co.uk | Rawley Plant Ltd |
| PosterPrinting.co.uk | Servitor Ltd |
| Powertools.co.uk | ToolsOnline.com |
| Printing.co.uk | Pepper Communications Ltd |
| Prints.co.uk | ARL Editions |
| PrivateInvestigator.co.uk | Investigator (UK) Ltd |
| ProjectManagement.co.uk | FK Howard Ltd |
| PublicLiabilityInsurance.co.uk | Top Insurance Services |
| PushChairs.co.uk | Moutain Buggy Pushchairs |
| QualityControl.co.uk | Geophysical Quality Services |
| RangeCooker.co.uk | Britannia Living |
| SailBoats.co.uk | Northampton Sailboats |
| SalonFurniture.co.uk | Concept Salon Design |
| ScreenPrinting.co.uk | Fingerprint Communications Ltd |
| Shiatsu.co.uk | European Shiatsu School |
| Signage.co.uk | GX Signs |
| SilkTies.co.uk | Ties Direct |
Whether they're manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, ecommerce
sites or service providers, each of these companies has secured
the unfair marketing advantages that a perfectly matched generic
domain name can bring.
Learn from their experience - take steps today to secure the most appropriate domain name for your business.
| Domain Name |
Company |
| SilverCutlery.co.uk | Lincoln House |
| SmokedSalmon.co.uk | Inverawe |
| Snacks.co.uk | Red Mill Snack Foods Ltd |
| Solicitor.co.uk | Napthens |
| Surveys.co.uk | Consumer Lifestyles Interactive |
| Taxation.co.uk | Reed Elsevier Limited |
| Taxidermy.co.uk | UK Taxidermy |
| TeethWhitening.co.uk | London Cosmetic Dentistry |
| TermLifeInsurance.co.uk | Lyndhurst Financial Management Limited |
| ThermalImaging.co.uk | Ti Thermal Imaging Ltd |
| TimberGarage.co.uk | Passmores Portable Buildings Ltd |
| TowelRails.co.uk | Nu-Heat UK Ltd |
| TshirtPrinting.co.uk | PrintedClothing.com |
| TVMounts.co.uk | Unicol |
| Turnstiles.co.uk | Directional Data Systems Ltd |
| UPVCConservatories.co.uk | North Star Conservatories |
| USBMicroscope.co.uk | Absolute Data Services Ltd |
| WaterBed.co.uk | British Waterbed Company |
| WeddingVenue.co.uk | Pembroke Lodge |
| Wipes.co.uk | Pal International |
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