Domain names
Domain names
Internal web applications and third party solutions should operate using a sub domain of the 'lancashire.gov.uk' domain.
Advantages of using a sub domain
- Pages are easily recognised as being part of our website.
- Pages can be trusted as genuine.
- Website has a good search engine ranking.
- Easier collection and analysis of web usage data.
- Web addresses are easier to remember because they all follow same format.
- No costs involved in setting up a 'lancashire.gov.uk' address.
- Additional facilities are available, eg. the accessibility toolbar (audio, magnification and contrast tools).