FAQ

The BestWeb.LK Competition is open to all websites registered under.lk domain (ie. .lk / .gov.lk/ .ac.lk / .sch.lk)

BestWeb.LK is an annual competition whereas TopWeb.LK is conducted on a monthly basis.

BestWeb.LK competition has many categories and special awards, whereas TopWeb.LK evaluation is done on common attributes. However, both aim to uplift the standards of “.lk” websites.

BestWeb.LK is a competition where your site needs to be better than others to win an award. In TopWeb.LK, all sites meeting the required minimum standard get recognized.

BestWeb.LK is evaluated by a panel of Judges comprising industry professionals, whereas TopWeb.LK evaluations are partly done using automated systems and has less human judgement.

Any TopWeb.LK winner may apply for BestWeb.LK at their discretion, whereas BestWeb.LK winners (Gold, Silver & Bronze) may not enter TopWeb.LK during the year following the winning of BestWeb.LK. (However, the winners in the ‘Popular Website’ category can apply for TopWeb.LK competition)

Using the online entry link, which is available at www.bestweb.lk

.lk domains

• Domain Registrant, Admin, Technical or Billing Contact of the domain can submit the online application via domains.lk. (https://rs.domains.lk/myaccountlogin)
• If the Admin, Technical or Billing is different to the Registrant of the domain, the owner’s (Registrant) consent is mandatory either by confirming the link sent to the Registrant at the time of submitting the application or sending a written consent to [email protected]

gov.lk / ac.lk /sch.lk domains

• Webmaster or any authorized officer could submit the online application for gov.lk or any other .lk domains not administered by LK Domain Registry (eg: ac.lk, sch.lk etc.) via domains.lk. (https://rs.domains.lk/myaccountlogin)
• Print the acknowledgement email sent to the applicant at the time of submitting the application.
• Obtain the Authorized Officer / Commissioner’s signature with the Official Seal.
• Scan the Original Signed document and submit through the system applied for the Competition or email to [email protected]

Please check the link which explains the  application process https://blog.domains.lk/2020/02/system-procedure-bestweblk-2020.html.

The websites that contain any of the following will not be eligible to enter the Competition:

• Websites with .com or re-directing sites.
• Websites with Illegal, Obscene, Abusive or Preposterous content.
• Websites that are in the opinion of judges deemed to be of poor quality, in bad taste or have defamatory content.
• Websites that have been deemed unsuitable for the Competition by the judging panel for any other reason.

Logo has to be displayed, in your website throughout the BestWeb.LK competition until the final judging is done.

It has to be in your site throughout the BestWeb.LK voting period.

Within the registration period, when the “apply” link is available on the BestWeb.LK website.

Without a valid reason, via email we will not accept late  applications after the closing date.

Nominated websites will be subjected to a review by a Panel of Judges and the website owners will be notified regarding the nominations.

You agree to the terms and conditions of the competition at the time of lodging the application.

You should mention the award category at the time of lodging the application.

Yes, before the Judging Period.

Yes, we will seek  customer consent before changing the category if the category applied is not falling to the requested category after reviewing the website.

In the event that a website is not accessible during the evaluation period, the website will not be selected for the voting phase.

The judges reserve the right to request for additional information or reject a nominated website without explanation.

Choosing a winning website will be solely at the discretion of the Judges and is not negotiable by nominators.

No, Website owners should be reachable on the contact details provided.

Nominated website can be scheduled for an external website scan at any time in the “Review of application period” mentioned in the “Time Frame” (Until Releasing the Results) to assess the eligibility for the competition on the website’s security perspective.

Weak security websites will be informed to re-design/re-structure their websites immediately to be in the competition, two reminders will be sent or  else will be disqualified.

Yes. You can use any legitimate and ethical advertising. However, you should not “buy” votes or in any way use bots, “fake accounts” or have 1 person vote more then once.

Yes.

You can use any legitimate and ethical method.