Different Types of Domain Extensions
Before going into the different types of domain extensions we should define what does a domain name means?
A domain name is a URL address someone types in a browser to visit a specific website. In simple words, if your home was a website your address would be its domain name. There are dozens of domain extensions but few of them are more famous and they are usually called top-level domains. Top-level domains include (.com, .net, and org extensions) .Hopefully, now you make a clear picture of a domain's definition.
Now let's jump into the different types of domain extensions and their uses:
- .com - this domain extension is a top-level domain and used for commercial and personal sites. It is an expensive domain extension that usually costs $ 5 a year and it goes to several hundred dollars a year depending on the keywords.
- .net - this extension is also a top-level extension. It is recommended for companies involved in Internet infrastructure.
- .org - this is also one of the famous extensions recommended for not-for-profit organizations.
- .info - this extension is used for both commercial and personal sites.
- .biz - to be used for both commercial and personal sites.
- .edu - this is also a famous domain extension used for organizations or businesses related to education.
- .store - this extension is used for online businesses.
- .tv - this extension is mostly used by television channels.
- .blog - this extension is usually used for blogs.
Here are some links to sites where you can purchase domains:
- Domain.com
- Godady.com
- Bluehost.com
- Hostgator.com
- Namecheap.com
- Dreamhost.com
- Buydomains.com
