A domain name consists of two or more words separated by a period. The last word (the far right) is called a "top-level domain". Here are some common top-level domains and their use:
.COM
Used for commercial entities. It is the most popular top-level domain. Anyone can register a .com domain.
.NET
Originally used for networking organizations such as Internet Service Providers and backbone providers. Today, anyone can register a .net domain.
.ORG
Designed for miscellaneous organizations, including non-profit groups. Today, anyone can register a .org domain.
Country Codes
Other top-level domains include those for countries (.ZW for Zimbabwe, .UK for the United Kingdom, .ZA for South Africa, etc.), which are based on the International Standards Organization's 3166 standards for country abbreviations.
To the left of the top-level domain is what is called the "second-level domain." In Interactive Villages.com, "Interactive Villages" represents a second-level domain within the top-level domain of .com.
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.COM
Used for commercial entities. It is the most popular top-level domain. Anyone can register a .com domain.
.NET
Originally used for networking organizations such as Internet Service Providers and backbone providers. Today, anyone can register a .net domain.
.ORG
Designed for miscellaneous organizations, including non-profit groups. Today, anyone can register a .org domain.
Country Codes
Other top-level domains include those for countries (.ZW for Zimbabwe, .UK for the United Kingdom, .ZA for South Africa, etc.), which are based on the International Standards Organization's 3166 standards for country abbreviations.
To the left of the top-level domain is what is called the "second-level domain." In Interactive Villages.com, "Interactive Villages" represents a second-level domain within the top-level domain of .com.
Got questions? Lets discuss this