 Learn about domain name extensions
Here we will explain what a domain name extension is and how
it effects your online presence. A Domain name extensions is at the
end of each domain name (i.e .com,.net, .org).
The .com extension is the most popular
because it was the first of the three extensions released back in 1994 the other 2 extensions were .net and .org.
With the .com being the most popular it also means it is
the most difficult and expensive to aquire as all single word domains have been registered including
all 2 and 3 word domains including everyword from the dictionary, the same applys to the .net and .org
and most of the other domain name extensions.
Top domain extension definitions
.com represents the word "commercial," and it is an unrestricted global domain name
extension. Many businesses prefer a .com domain name because it is a highly recognized
symbol for having a business presence on the Internet. But, the number of available .com
domain names is shrinking as more and more businesses go online.
.net represents the word "network," and is an unrestricted global domain name
extension most commonly used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), web hosting companies, or
other businesses that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet.
Additionally, some businesses choose domain names with a .net extension for their intranet
web sites.
.org represents the word "organization," and is an unrestricted global domain name
extension that is primarily used for non-commercial sites. However, many commercial entities
register the .org extensions corresponding to their .com domain names in order to protect
their brands.
.biz is a restricted-use global domain name extension used for business web sites. As
a relatively new type of domain, .biz offers a company the opportunity to get the domain
name it really wants and enhance its presence on the Web with a domain name that means
business.
.info is an unrestricted domain name extension that creates an opportunity to reach a
worldwide audience with information about your business and ideas. .info is growing in
popularity, but still has many great names available.
Other domain name extensions are .gov (government), .edu (education), .mil (military).
.pro (professional) (i.e attorneys, accounts, physicians), .name (individuals), .museum (museums), and
many others. To view the list of all suffixes go to ICANN.org
Additionally there is a whole slew of country domains suffixes.
Examples:.us (United States), .in (India), .uk (United Kingdom), .au (Australia) etc.
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