These top level domains are meant to be "general purpose domains" and are not generally associated with a particular country. Typically these domains can be registered by anyone, however a few extensions are considered "restricted" which means that a specific group of people are eligible to register then, but are not directly tied to a specific country. Click on the links for more information about each extension.
Registering a .BIZ domain name is a great way for business owners to get an easy-to-remember, business focused domain name. If you are looking to establish a web presence for your business, you have to consider registering a .BIZ domain name.
Why should I register a .BIZ domain name?
.BIZ is the first and only Internet domain designed to meet the needs of high-performance businesses of all sizes everywhere in the world. .BIZ is flexible, scalable, and secure, offering all the robust technologies that firms demand in today's competitive corporate environment. Most importantly, .BIZ enables your business to present itself as a serious player in the global marketplace, and helps you do what you do best – get down to business.
Isn’t it time for your business to stand out from the crowd with a domain name you REALLY want? Define your company in a unique new way…choose .BIZ today!
International Domain Names (IDNs) in .BIZ
Business on the Web: It's multinational. It's multicultural. And now, it's multilingual! NeuStar, as official administrator of the .BIZ top-level domain, is proud to present Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).
IDNs are domain names that are spelled using native language, non-ASCII characters that may not appear in the English alphabet.
The .biz registry currently offers IDN registrations in 15 languages, for your convenience and use. Click on the any of the links below to see which characters are permitted in each language.
Is your business looking to expand and hire new, exceptional, and driven colleagues? Then registering a .JOBS domain should be non-negotiable.
Why should I register a .JOBS domain name?
The .JOBS domain is a sponsored top level domain (sTLD) created to serve the world's human resources community. The intended and specific use for .JOBS domains is for companies to have an exact location for their job listings on the Internet. Already have yourcompany.com? Now you need a .JOBS to find great new employees! Having a .JOBS domain is the fastest and easiest way to advertise your company's human resources destination on the Internet. By purchasing yourcompany.jobs, job seekers will know exactly where to look for your new job postings.
The .JOBS TLD is taking off for several reasons. Having a .JOBS is the easiest way of telling prospective applicants 'Go to our employment website!'. DotJobs is sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), a leading association devoted to the concerns of human resources.
Are there any restrictions for registering a .JOBS?
Yes. Because the .JOBS domain is intended for use by human resources departments to list and promote job listings, there are several criteria that must be met. Registrations must be based on the legal name of the company or organization registering the name. They should also be made by people within the company responsible for human resource management.
Business is all about networking, right? Without it, you and your company would suffer. If you are looking to grow your company through networking, buying a .NET domain could be the next step.
Why should I register a .NET domain name?
The .NET extension is an abbreviated version of the word 'network'. The .NET domain was originally intended to be used by network providers such as Internet service providers. However, .NET was originally created in 1985 and is one of the fist TLD's to hit the market along with .COM. Due to it's longstanding history .NET has become a domain that people recognize and trust. .NET is often seen as second-best next to .COM. We all know that most of the 'good' .COM domains have been taken, and would cost a small fortune to purchase. A large percentage of people will look to .NET as their next best bet for securing their domain.
Another great way to look at using a .NET is for creating a networking site for your company. Since the .NET domain was originally intended for network providers, a large number or business use this extension as a place for their company to network. We all know that businesses can not grow without the integral use of networking. By having a .NET domain, you and your company are telling the world that your business is ready to network!
The .NET domain is one of the fastest growing TLD's you can purchase. DotNet is in the top 5 highest ranking TLDs with 11,956,290 registrations as of December 1, 2008. Register your .NET domain today and start networking!
Are there any restrictions for registering a .NET?
There are absolutely not restrictions on .NET domains. This means that anyone in the world can register a .NET and can include any type of content on the website associated with that domain.
International Domain Names (IDNs) in .NET
The Internet: It's multinational. It's multicultural. And now, it's multilingual! Verisign, as official administrator of the .NET top-level domain, is proud to present Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).
IDNs are domain names that are spelled using native language, non-ASCII characters that may not appear in the English alphabet.
The .NET registry currently offers IDN registrations in 350 languages, for your convenience and use. Click on the any of the links below to see which characters are permitted in each language.
What about being country-specific?
Using second-level extensions for .NET is a great way to focus your business. It also can give you a greater chance for finding the domain you want in a .NET extension. If your business is located in India, or conducts a large amount of business in India, you can try to register the domain mycompanyname.com.in, where 'in' is the country code for India.
Name.com offers the following third-level .NET extensions:
| .NET Extension |
Country Represented |
| gb.net |
Great Britain |
| uk.net |
United Kingdom |
| net.ag |
Antigua and Barbuda |
| net.bz |
Belize |
| net.cn |
China |
| net.hn |
Honduras |
| net.in |
India |
| net.lc |
Saint Lucia |
| net.vc |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Why should I register a .TEL domain name?
As we are all experiencing, the world is continuing to be linked more and more to the Internet. This trend will continue to grow in the future. Although no one can tell for sure what tomorrow brings, there are several things we can say for sure. The number of people with Internet access will grow, as will the number of devices with Internet access, and the continued growth of cell phone users. It is these sorts of trends that the .TEL domain has taken into account.
The .TEL TLD is different from all other TLDs previous. This is not another .COM, .NET, .ORG, or ccTLD. D
otTEL is not about website content; it is about allowing individuals and businesses to store their information in DNS without having to build, host, or maintain a website. This is the mother of all phone books. Your .TEL will function as an all-encompassing contact point for your life. Here are just a few ideas of what this can include:
- Contact Info - Mobile, Landline, VoIP, Instant Messaging
- Content Links - Websites, Blogs, Social Networks
- Identities - Gaming Platforms, Social Networks
- Geolocation - Maps for Work, Home, Favorite Restaurant
- Indexable Text - General Information, Keywords
What about hosting a .TEL?
The .TEL domain is different from all domains before. Because they are meant to be a sort of yellow pages, you will not be able to develop a normal web page. All .TEL pages must be hosted through TelNic and located upon their name servers. If you have an account with another web host, you will not be able to add your .TEL domain to that account. To get a better idea of what a .TEL page looks like, and what information you will be able to include in it, check out justin.tel.
Are there any restrictions for registering a .TEL?
No. The .TEL domain is open to anyone, similar to .COM, .ORG, or .NET.
Pricing
We are currently offering .tel registrations for $9.99 for a limited time (Regular price $24.99).
More information about the .TEL extension:
Registering a .COM domain is generally where most people start when starting up a business or personal website. .COM is the most recognized extension in the Internet, and most common.
History of .COM
The .COM domain was one of the original top level domains and has grown to be the world's most common and recognizable extensions. Originally established in January 1985, .COM domains were intended to represent commercial entities. Since there are no restrictions on who can register the extension, .COM is used for commercial and non-commercial websites. The opening of the .COM registry to the public coincided with the commercialization and popularization of the Internet, quickly making .COM the most common top-level domain for companies. Many companies that flourished in the late 1990's-2003 incorporated 'dot-com' into their company names (i.e. Name.com). These companies became known as dot-coms, or dot-com companies.
Why should I register a .COM domain name?
.COM is the most common and recognized extension for domain names. If you are looking to start a business or personal website, .COM is the best place to start. Most people automatically type in .COM extension when they are surfing the web for a company. This is a highly coveted domain on the Internet, so if your name is still available, you should grab it!
The .COM domain is the #1 ranked domain in the world. As of December 1, 2008, it had 78,361,107 registrations. If you do not have a domain yet, you should start here! But don't worry, if your name is already taken in .COM, there are many other extensions to choose from.
International Domain Names (IDNs) in .COM
The Internet: It's multinational. It's multicultural. And now, it's multilingual! Verisign, as official administrator of the .COM top-level domain, is proud to present Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).
IDNs are domain names that are spelled using native language, non-ASCII characters that may not appear in the English alphabet.
The .COM registry currently offers IDN registrations in 350 languages, for your convenience and use. Click on the any of the links below to see which characters are permitted in each language.
What about being country-specific?
Using second-level extensions for .COM is a great way to focus your business. It also can give you a greater chance for finding the domain you want in a .COM extension. If your business is located in India, or conducts a large amount of business in India, you can try to register the domain mycompanyname.com.in, where 'in' is the country code for India.
Name.com offers the following third-level .COM extensions:
| .COM Extension |
Country Represented |
| ar.com |
Argentina |
| br.com |
Brazil |
| cn.com |
China |
| de.com |
Germany |
| eu.com |
European Union |
| gb.com |
Great Britain |
| hu.com |
Hungary |
| jpn.com |
Japan |
| kr.com |
South Korea |
| no.com |
Norway |
| qc.com |
Quebec |
| ru.com |
Russia |
| sa.com |
Saudi Arabia |
| se.com |
Sweden |
| uk.com |
United Kingdom |
| us.com |
United States |
| uy.com |
Uruguay |
| za.com |
South Africa |
| co.ag |
Antigua and Barbuda |
| com.ag |
Antigua and Barbuda |
| com.bz |
Belize |
| com.cn |
China |
| com.hn |
Honduras |
| co.in |
India |
| co.lc |
Saint Lucia |
| com.lc |
Saint Lucia |
| co.nz |
New Zealand |
| co.uk |
United Kingdom |
| com.vc |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
More information about the .COM extension:
Registering a .MOBI domain is a great way to make your business’s presence known on the mobile web. If you are looking to make your company grow, buying a .MOBI domain could be the next step.
What is a .MOBI domain?
.MOBI is the first extension to specifically cater to delivering the Internet to mobile device users. Currently, over four times as many mobile devices are purchased than personal computers. Over 1.3 billion people can access the Internet from their cell phones and PDA’s. The .MOBI TLD is financially backed and sponsored by Google, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Telefónica Móviles, Telecom Italia Mobile, Orascom Telecom, GSM Association , Hutchison Whampoa, Syniverse Technologies, and Visa. An executive from each company has also been given a seat on mTLD's board of directors.
Why should I register a .MOBI domain name?
Having a .MOBI extension tells your customers that loading your website on their mobile device will be easy to view and quick to download. You will be able to attract many more customers by providing them with a website they can view anytime, anywhere. If you’re not currently offering a .MOBI version of your website, you are missing out on tapping into a huge population of mobile device users!
The mobile web marketing is predicted to generate over $150 billion by 2011. Make your company one of those that will profit. Register your .MOBI domain today!
DotMobi had 903,301 registrations as of December 1, 2008. Grab your .MOBI domain before someone else does!
Are there any restrictions for registering a .MOBI?
Anyone can register a .MOBI domain. However, because .MOBI is meant for mobile devices, registrants must adhere to mobile-compatibility style guidelines. This ensures that all websites that use the .MOBI extension are optimized for easy viewing on mobile devices such as cell phones and PDA's.
More information about the .MOBI extension:
Given the right tools any organization can change the world. Your .ORG domain name is the lever you can use to start that change
The .ORG extension is recognized across the Internet as a symbol of trusted, reliable and impartial information and is used by companies and individuals alike to promote causes from the social to the political.
Businesses Use .ORG
As a business you have commercial goals related to profitability, employee and customer satisfaction, and the trade of goods and services. Your .COM domain is meant for this type of presence on the web. However, most businesses have goals beyond their commercial endeavors. How do you communicate those goals and values to people looking for your company? Through a .ORG domain, of course! A .ORG domain is the perfect location on the web to share your businesses community service activities, charitable giving, and social values.
Individuals Use .ORG
If you're an individual looking to make a difference in your community and want to spread the word, look to a .ORG domain to help you communicate your message. People looking for information on a specific topic wi
Associations, Clubs & Teams Use .ORG
These types of groups use the .ORG extension to represent their "not for profit" status. Using a .ORG domain name help to instantly clarify these groups goals. If your organization is a noncommercial entity, people expect to find you in the .ORG community - nonprofits, foundations, philanthropic and cultural institutions, religious, civic, arts, social and fraternal organizations, health and legal services, clubs and community volunteer groups.
History Of .ORG
The .org (organization) domain is a generic top-level domain and was one of the original top level domains that was introduced in January 1985. In the typical style of most gTLDs, .org is sometimes pronounced in word form as 'dot-org' or 'dot-oh-are-gee (O R G)'. Anyone can register a .org domain; there are no requirements for registration. The .org TLD is mostly associated with non-profit organizations. In addition to its wide use in the charitable field, it is often used by the open-source movement, as opposed to the .com domains used mostly by companies. Many political parties also use the .org extension.
The .org TLD has been operated since January 1, 2003 by Public Interest Registry (PIR), who took over from VeriSign Global Registry Services, a division VeriSign.
Although organizations anywhere in the world can register .org domains, many countries have a second-level domain with a similar purpose under their own country code TLD. Such second-level domains are usually of the form .org.xx or .or.xx, where xx is the ccTLD.
DotOrg is the fifth most popular TLD with 7,246,015 registrations as of December 1, 2008.
Examples of .ORG in use in your community
The internet is all about information. Gaining it, sharing it, and absorbing it. Then what better extension to purchase than .INFO? If you are looking to inform the public about your company, buying a .INFO domain could be the next integral step in growing your business.
Why should I register a .INFO domain name?
.INFO has been around and gaining popularity since 2001. It is currently the fourth most popular gTLD (generic top level domain) used on the Internet. What does this mean for you and your company? Nothing less than, .INFO is a long-standing domain that people trust and respect. You want your website to be just that; trusted and respected. .INFO could be one of the best options for getting information about your company out to the world. 'Info' is also a term that is understood in most countries. By using an extension that is universal, people all across the world will understand your domain and what is likely to be located there.
The web is all about information. .INFO is meant to be an informational domain, to be used for sharing information. Why not have a .INFO domain that proudly states to the world that you value the exchange of information? By adding a .INFO to your extensions, you are proclaiming that you and your company have a lot of information to share.
DotInfo had 5,005,006 registrations as of December 1, 2008. Grab your domain before someone else does!
Are there any restrictions for registering a .INFO?
Anyone can register a .INFO domain. Also, it is important to note that .INFO is an unrestricted domain. Just as there are no restrictions for information and it can vary from extreme to extreme, there are no guidelines as to what a .INFO website may or may not include. You can feel free to blog and share your story on a .INFO, or use your domain as a way to share information about yourself or your business with the world.
More information about the .INFO extension:
In the travel industry? Then you need to have a .TRAVEL!
Why should I register a .TRAVEL domain name?
The .TRAVEL domain is a sponsored top level domain (sTLD) created for the official online community of the travel and tourism industry. It is restricted to use by travel agents, airlines, bed and breakfast operators, tourism bureaus, and others in the travel industry.
Having a .TRAVEL has several benefits. Owning a .TRAVEL domain gives travel and tourism businesses and organizations the opportunity to register their name in a segment of the Internet designated solely for their industry. Registering www.company.travel shows the world that you are a recognized part of the travel community.
Registrants for .TRAVEL domains may fall into one of the following categories, although eligibility is not limited to this list:
- Airlines
- Attractions/Theme Parks
- Bed & Breakfast
- Bus/Taxi/Limousine Operators
- Camp Facility Operators
- Car Rental Companies/Airport Specialty Car Park Companies
- Computer Reservation/Travel Technology Providers
- Convention & Visitor's Bureaus
- Cruise Lines
- Ferries
- Hotels/Resorts/Casinos
- National Tourism Offices
- Passenger Rail Lines
- Restaurants
- Tour Operators
- Travel Agents
- Travel Media
- Travel-Consumer and Market Research Organizations
Are there any restrictions for registering a .TRAVEL?
Yes. Because the .TRAVEL domain is intended for use those in the travel industry, there are several criteria that must be met. In order to be eligible to hold a .TRAVEL domain name you must be verified as a business or organization operating in the travel industry. Every .TRAVEL registrant must be authenticated before they are given their domain name. After approval, registrants are issued a UIN (Unified Identification Number), which must be entered at the time of registration.
More information about the .TRAVEL extension:
Why should I register a .PRO domain name?
The .PRO domain is the first generic top level domain (gTLD) created exclusively for business professionals. Trust is hard to come by in today's world. By registering a .PRO domain, you are telling your clients that their trust is your primary asset. Having a .PRO extension gives additional credibility and confidence to your business as only registrants that are in good standing with their licensing entity are permitted to register.
Until recently, the .PRO domain has only been closed to all but four professions in four countries. Now that registration requirements have changed, the domain has been opened up to many other occupations in hundreds of countries! Some examples of professions now eligible for a .PRO are:
- Lawyers
- Accountants
- Engineers
- Doctors
- Surveyors
- Nurses
- Veterinarians
- Architects
- Physicians
- Opticians
- Podiatrists
- Chiropractors
- Psychologists
- Therapists
- Social Workers
- Plumbers
- Inspectors
- Building Contractors
- Electricians
- Investment Advisors
- Real Estate Brokers
- Insurance Brokers
- Educators
- Patent and Trademark Examiners
- Court Reporters
- Police and Fire Safety Officers
- any other profession where an official credential is required for a business or individual to offer services
Are there any restrictions for registering a .PRO?
Yes. Because the .PRO domain is intended for use by business professionals, there are several criteria that must be met. To be eligible to register a second level .PRO, you must meet the following criteria:
- You are a person or entity who provides professional services; and
- You have been admitted to or licensed by a government certification body, or jurisdictional licensing entity recognized by a governmental body; and
- That body or licensing entity requires that its members be licensed or admitted to provide services; and
- You are in good standing
Currently, only members of four professions are eligible to register third-level .PRO domains. These are engineers (ENG.PRO), attorneys (LAW.PRO, BAR.PRO, JUR.PRO), accountants (CPA.PRO, ACA.PRO), and physicians (MED.PRO) to register any of these third-level .PRO domains, you must provide verification that you are licensed or otherwise credentialed by the appropriate government agencies or organizations to provide professional services to the public.
More information about the .PRO extension:
