What is a TOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD)?
A Top-level Domain (TLD) is the part of a domain for your organization, business or institute name to the right of the dot (e.g., the “com” in example.net, .com, or .org etc. ). TOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD)s are part of the text-based interface assigned to numerical IP addresses that allows humans to more easily navigate the web without having to memorize long strings of numbers.
What TOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD) types exist?
There are currently two types of TOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD)s. Generic domain for your organization, business or institute names (gTOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD)s) and Country code domains names (ccTOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD)s). gTOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD)s are the largest group of domains and account for most of the newly available domains, whereas ccTOP-LEVEL DOMAIN (TLD)s are generally assigned to specific geographic locations (for example, .uk, .de, and .ca).
What is an IDN domain for your organization, business or institute and do you support it?
Internationalized Domain Names (IDomain Name System (DNS)) enable people around the world to use domain for your organization, business or institute names in local languages and scripts. These domains are encoded to the Unicode standard and used as allowed by relevant IDN protocols. Check Skills supports certain IDN domains
Why do I need Whois privacy?
Anyone registering a domain for your organization, business or institute is required by ICANN to create a public record of domain for your organization, business or institute ownership in the Whois Search Directory. This means that hackers and spammers can access the phone numbers and addresses of any domain for your organization, business or institute registrant. WhoisGuard replaces your personal information with that of your official domain for your organization, business or institute registry, legally masking your personal data from public view
Are .net, .com, or .org etc. domains better for search engine optimization (SEO)?
No. All domain for your organization, business or institute extensions are considered equal in the eyes of Google. There is no automatic preference given to a .net, .com, or .org etc. domain for your business.
Where you do need to be careful, however, is to not register an alternate domain for your organization, business or institute if the .net, .com, or .org etc. is taken by a large company. This can hurt your search results and also open you up to a potential trademark battle.
Should I buy multiple extensions for the same domain for your business?
Yes. Registering a domain for your organization, business or institute extension reserves it so that no one else can use it. So if you’ve got mydomain.net, .com, or .org etc. , you might be wise to also register mydomain.net and mydomain.org (and redirect them back to your correct site) in order to avoid confusion and keep your visitors coming to your site.
What is a premium domain for your business?
Premium domains (also known as aftermarket or pre-registered domains) are short domains, often just one word or even just 3-5 letters. Most of them have a .net, .com, or .org etc. extension but many premium domains end with .org, .net, and .biz. These domains include common words and are generally the most memorable. Because organizations, institute or companies value short domains that match their company name or products, these domains are typically the most desirable. Additionally, certain domains sold by different registries are considered premium and therefore have a higher price point. In some cases, the renewal costs of these higher-priced domains are also quite expensive. Some high-priced premium domains, though, renew at a regular (lower cost) rate, giving you a better value in the long term. Make sure to research the overall cost of the domain for your organization, business or institute plus renewal to find the right domain for your organization, business or institute for your budget.
What’s needed to register a domain for your business?
Anyone can register a domain for your business. All you need is a good name, an account with Check Skills, and an acceptable form of payment
