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Which TLD should I choose?

A word or phrase can be used as a domain name.

Which TLD should I choose?

The part of the domain name to the right of the dot (“.”) is called the top-level domain (TLD). The most common TLDs are .com, .net, .org.

There are also several types, Which TLD should I choose:
Generic top-level domain (gTLD).

▸ .com
▸ .org – typically for organizations.
▸ .net
▸ .edu – reserved for post-secondary educational institutions
▸ .mil – reserved for the U.S. military.
▸ .gov – reserved for U.S. governments and agencies.
▸ .int – reserved for international organizations created by treaty.

Non-sponsored top-level domains (uTLDs).

▸ .info – intended for informational sites
▸ .name – intended for families and individuals
▸ .biz – for businesses
▸ .mobi – intended for websites for mobile devices
▸ .travel – for travel agencies, airlines, tourist offices and hoteliers

.ccTLD – country code top-level domains

▸ .ca – for Canada
▸ .uk – for the United Kingdom
▸ .fr – for France

Almost every country has a national domain

When selecting your domain extension, decide whether you are targeting a local country or if you plan to go international. ccTLDs are an excellent choice if you need to market your business in a particular geographic region.