. Types of Domain Extensions
- Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs)
These are general-purpose domains and the most common you see online. Examples:
- .com – Commercial businesses (most popular)
- .net – Originally for network-related websites
- .org – Non-profit organizations
- .info – Informational sites
- .biz – Businesses
- Sponsored and Specialized TLDs (sTLDs)
These are niche extensions meant for specific industries or communities. Examples:
- .edu – Educational institutions
- .gov – Government websites
- .mil – Military websites
- .museum, .travel, .photography – Industry-specific
- New gTLDs (ngTLDs)
Launched in recent years to expand the domain ecosystem. Examples:
- .tech, .online, .shop, .blog, .xyz
These allow creative branding and are less saturated than traditional .com domains.
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