A Domain Name is a unique web address like google.com or amazon.com that can be used for a website, for email, or just saved for future use. Each name is unique and exclusive. Once registered, a domain not available to anyone else in the world.
What is the difference between a .COM, .NET, .ORG, .MOBI, .NAME, .BIZ?
The .COM, .NET etc portion of a domain name is called the Top Level Domain (TLD). It is basically a category established by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). You can now register domains in any of the following categories which are now unrestricted:
- .COM – Generally preferred because it has been, and continues to be the most popular and most recognized. Good names are becoming more scarce. Originally just for commercial business, now can be registered by anyone.
- .NET – Next in line in popularity along with .ORG because more good names are available. Originally for network infrastructure related entities, now can be registered by anyone.
- .ORG- Next in line in popularity with .NET because more good names are available. Originally for organizations not clearly falling within the other TLDs, now can be registered by anyone.
- .MOBI- A newer up and comer. Can be registered by anyone but popular for websites catering to mobile phones and devices.
- .BIZ – Intended for commerical/business use.
- .NAME – Gaining popularity as more individuals and families want to use their names for domain names.
What is length of the registration period?
Domains are registered on an annual basis for anywhere from 1 to 10 years. You must renew your domain before your registration expires or the domain will be rereleased back into the general pool of available domains. If this happens, your website and email will no longer be accessible.
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