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What are Domains and Popular types of Domain Extensions?

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Hello to everyone,

I am here to help you understand the meaning of domain names and also suggest some of the most popular extensions which are used widely for many websites.

What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is nothing but an address to a house present online. It is a unique identifier that helps other people find a certain website. For example, most of the URLs will look like this "www.abc.com," but "abc.com" is the domain name.

Popular Domain Extensions

Following are a few of the most common domain extensions and what they usually represent:

1 .com:
This is by far the most popular extension and is often used for commercial websites and businesses.

2 .in:
This extension is often used for sites based in India.

3 .org:
Non-profit organizations, charities, and educational institutions normally use this extension.

4 .net:
This was originally designed for network-related organizations, but now practically anyone who are related to businesses and personal sites alike - uses this extension.

Choosing the Right Extension

Before selecting a domain name, consider what kind of website you are building and also who are your target audience. For example, you will likely want to use a .com extension if you are an online business. You will most likely want to use a .org extension if you are running a non-profit organization. Many web hosting providers provide domain names and charge according to the type of extensions you prefer.
 
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