Brief introduction to Domain Names

A domain name identifies a computer or computers on the internet, it appears as a component of a web site's URL, e.g. seopointz.org

Domain names are obtained from Domain Name Registrars with the year fees to maintain the ownership for this domain names.

Top-Level Domains (TLDs)
There are over 200 top level domains on the Internet. Many are for specific countries and managed by national registries (.ca for Canada or .uk for the United Kingdom). However, the most popular are considered "generic" and used globally:

.com (commercial) - One of the original top-level domains and has grown to be the largest. If you register your own domain, it is highly recommended to try an acquire one with this extention. There are no restrictions for use by individuals or businesses from any geographic location.

.net (network) - .net domains were originally intended for use by network oriented entities, however there are no formal restrictions on who can register a domain with this extention, so it is still extremely popular.

.org (organization) - Originally encouraged for use by non-profit organizations and individuals, there are now no restrictions for use of the this TLD.

.biz (business) - This generic TLD was introduced in 2001 as an alternative for businesses whose preferred .com domain name had already been registered by someone else. No specific legal or geographic requirements for registering a .biz domain other than it being for "commercial use".

.info (informative) - Another top-level domain alternative released in 2001 to take pressure off of the crowded .com domain. It has been extremely popular since its launch and has no restrictions on registration.

.us (United States) - Registrants of .us domains should be entities connected or located in the United States. It is also a popular domain for U.S. businesses looking for an alternative to .com.

.mobi (mobile) - Domains ending with .mobi are intended for mobile devices and Web sites providing services to them. This TLD was made available for general registration in October 2006. Your existing Web site may look good on a PC, but probably not on a mobile phone. This would be a good reason to register a .mobi domain and build a mobile-compatible version of your existing Web site. For information on making your Web site for mobile devices.