Types/Meaning of Domain Names like .com,.org etc Explained – Which one to Choose ?

Ever Wondered What Do .com, .net, and .org Mean?
These phrases are commonly called suffixes and are one part of a domain name. A domain name is your Web address, or Internet identity. For example, a domain name can be www.yourname.com etc.

.com represents the word “commercial,” and is the most
widely used extension in the world. Most businesses prefer a .com domain name
because it is a highly recognized symbol for having a business presence on the
Internet.

.net represents the word “network,” and is most commonly
used by Internet service providers, 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
Websites.

.org represents the word “organization” and is primarily
used by non-profits groups or trade associations.

.biz is used for small business web sites.

.info is for credible resource web sites and signifies a
“resource” web site. It’s the most popular extension beyond .com, .net and .org.

.mobi (short for “mobile”) is reserved for Web sites built
for easy viewing on mobile devices.

.us is for American Web sites and is the newest extension.
It has the largest amount of available names in inventory.

.bz was originally designated as the country code for
Belize, but is now commonly used by small business who can’t get the name they
want using the .biz extension. It is unrestricted and may be registered by
anyone, from any country.

.ws was originally designated as the country code for
Western Samoa, but is now commonly used as an acronym for “Web sites.” It is
unrestricted and may be registered by anyone, from any country.

.name is the only domain extension specifically designed for
personal use. It is commonly used for easy to remember e-mail addresses and
personal web sites that display photos or personal information about an
individual.

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