Domain names

Internal web applications and third party solutions should operate using a sub domain of the 'lancashire.gov.uk' domain.

Examples of fourth level domains

• www.lancashire.gov.uk/council
• www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/contact_us

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).