Top Level,2nd Level,3rd Level? Please explain

Dillpup · 05-30-2004, 05:02 PM

Hello,I'm a relative newbie...Could someone explain the differences in TLD,second,and third level domains?
I was looking at a price list for .Name and the prices were drastically more expensive for a Third level .Name than second.
What determines what "level" a domain is?
Also,I know .Name isn't even that great,but if someone could advise on the absolute cheapest place to get them,I do have 2 in mind I would pick up if cheap enough.
Thanks for your help.

Kodeking · 05-31-2004, 12:43 AM

Found this: http://livinginternet.com/i/iw_dns_name.htm

Anthony · 05-31-2004, 09:02 PM

.name domains came out only as firstname.lastname.name (3rd level) but have since been opened up on the second level, ie- domain.name...

For the cheapest .name domains, try DomainSite.com or GoDaddy.com...

biggie · 06-03-2004, 09:41 PM

.name really is for vanity!

RJ · 06-06-2004, 07:06 PM

Understanding the levels is easy.

For instance this domain name

www.namepros.com

.COM is the TLD (top level domain)
NAMEPROS is the second level
WWW is the third level domain

Same is true for other domains like www.support.microsoft.com In that case, WWW is the fourth level domain, SUPPORT is the third level.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/32339-top-level-2nd-level-3rd-level.html

etc
etc

In the domain business, usually we're dealing with the sale and trade of second level domains. The TLD (or extension as its called) is an important part of course.

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06-06-2004, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
RJ NamePros Webmaster Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,930 Follow @DomainBuyer	Understanding the levels is easy. For instance this domain name www.namepros.com .COM is the TLD (top level domain) NAMEPROS is the second level WWW is the third level domain Same is true for other domains like www.support.microsoft.com In that case, WWW is the fourth level domain, SUPPORT is the third level. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/32339-top-level-2nd-level-3rd-level.html etc etc In the domain business, usually we're dealing with the sale and trade of second level domains. The TLD (or extension as its called) is an important part of course. __________________ @DomainBuyer facebook

05-31-2004, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anthony NamePros Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 9,134	.name domains came out only as firstname.lastname.name (3rd level) but have since been opened up on the second level, ie- domain.name... For the cheapest .name domains, try DomainSite.com or GoDaddy.com...

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