Welcome to the LCNews

Dear $name[$cnt] Welcome to the latest edition of LCNews. You have received this newsletter as a customer of Low Cost Names (LCN), The newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with the services and products that LCN offers. You will notice that the newsletter has undergone a redesign - What do you think? We would like you to view this as your newsletter too and we would love to hear from you with any comments, suggestions or ideas for items you would like to see covered in the next issue. If you have anything to say then please email us at lcnews\@lcn.com

The December edition includes information on...

• The perfect present - and no wrapping required
• Last posting days - Royal Mail
• Redirecting your email over Christmas
• Order Christmas Over the Net
• Virtual Christmas Cards
• Relive Christmas on the web

IN THIS ISSUE...

Warning - be vigilant when registering domain names

Nominet has issued a warning to customers not to be pressurised into registering by unsolicited calls.

.ME.UK

Launched last month - an update on how to create your own personalised web address.

Are all your options covered?

Will someone else register your name?

Top names using our services

We introduce you to one of our better-known customers.

Help - step-by-step instructions

We have the know how and a step-by-step guide to setting up your domain address on the web.

Christmas Character Quiz

Which Christmas character are you? Try out the LCN Christmas quiz on line and find out...

Customer warning - Do not be misled - or pressured into buying

Nominet UK is alerting customers to be wary of pressurised sales techniques. Currently Nominet UK are undergoing proceedings in the Chancery Division of the High Court against a company for trademark infringement and passing off.

Nominet UK are warning customers not be pressurised into registering a domain name through an unsolicited call. Pressure selling tactics such as claiming that a domain name is about to be registered by a third party are very rarely true. Nominet UK suggest if in doubt about the reliability of a domain name offer, contact your original Internet Service Provider or registration agent who can advise you on the most sensible course of action.

.ME.UK

We announced the launch of this service last month , which was designed for those wanting to create their own personal cyberspace using their name as a web address, and we are pleased to announce it has been a hit so far! Don't miss out on registering your name! Set up your own site to store personal achievements, events, celebrations and anything that is personal to you that you would like to share with your friends and family. To register your .ME.UK domain name now click here

Are all your options covered?

When you purchased your web name what did you buy and why? Normally the answer to this question is, because it was your company name or something relevant to the service/theme you had planned for the site you wanted to launch. There were probably other options available in the form of spellings of web sites and/or .biz, .net or even .me.uk .etc. Did you register all the options or is there a chance that someone else could register a very similar name to yours and this could cause your customers confusion? You may not be worried about this or feel that your name is unique and therefore would be of no use to others but if you want to ensure "all your options are covered" then go to www.lcn.com and register now!

Top names using our services

All our customers are important to us but did you know how important some of our customers are particularly at this time of year? Toys 'R' Us - the place to spoil your child (whatever age) rotten and the perfect place to pick up a whole number of Christmas gifts this year via the website. For hassle free shopping on line log on to www.toysrus.co.uk. Hot items this Christmas include video games, with special offers on PS2, 5, 7 and 10 game gift packs - we know what you'll be doing on Christmas Day! King of the crazes this year is Spiderman, coming in every shape, size and format you can imagine. Other favourites include the Star Wars collection, action hero, Action Man along with his arch enemies and finally a little magic from the vast Harry Potter range of toys and games.

Help - via our web page

Did you know that you can get comprehensive help on a variety of topics via our web site? So next time you get stuck, visit our support page (click here) to find out the answer. It gives you step-by-step instructions on uploading files, setting up email and example scripts. Or check out our FAQ's page which is dedicated to the most common questions we are asked. You might find that your query has already been answered at FAQ's

Christmas Character Quiz

Everyone approaches Christmas differently and at LCN we have created a quick Christmas quiz for fun – check it out on line to see what kind of character you are. Answer the questions and then click the submit button to find out whether you’re the Christmas Fairy or Scrooge. Pass it on to friends and relatives so they can join in the fun. http://www.lcn.com/xmasquiz/

The perfect present - and no wrapping required

Why not give your loved ones something to enjoy all year round - their own domain name and hosting. The potential to set up their own website and share special occasions, or for those entrepreneurs take the New Year by storm with a hot new idea to revolutionise the world!

Last posting days

Don't forget to post your Christmas cards before the cut off deadline.

Redirecting your email over Christmas

If you're going to have an extended period of leave this Christmas don't forget to activate your out of office reply or redirect your email.

Order Christmas Over the Net

Whatever you need for the festive season to eat, to drink or to be merry you can be pretty much guarantee you'll find it via the web. All in abundance - you can shop happily from your chair, you are just a click away from presents big and small, the latest cinema release and a variety of tasty goodies to treat family and friends. Just don't forget to check the delivery date before ordering on line.

Christmas cards via the internet

Another excellent idea for taking the hassle out of Christmas is to send virtual cards rather than paper ones. Cut down on signing hundreds of cards and utilise your customers and friends email addresses.

Relive Christmas on the Web

Relive all the best bits of Christmas on the web in January by creating your own celebration site. Register a domain name and set up your own celebration page to capture all those classic Christmas moments from the office party, home celebrations and New Year's Eve revelations. Your celebration site can then be used all year round and updated to include Seasonal activity - Easter, holiday shots, birthdays and much, much more. Business or pleasure. Companies can utilise the site for corporate events or create your own personal site at .me.uk and record your own special Christmas and celebration moments. Register your web site now at www.lcn.com.

LCN would like to thank you in advance for your continued support.

Kind regards and Season's Greetings

LCN Team