Domain Name Extension - Basic Types & Options

A domain name extension is also called a top level domain name such as .com, .org, .net, and a lot more.

Domain name extension like .com is particularly intended for the commercial organizations.
.net is then designed for network services just like the Internet Service Providers or ISPs.
.org is specifically designed for non-profit organizations.
Above .com, .net, and .org – are the most common and they belong on the international front.

In terms of a country by country basis, the common domain name extensions are based on the two-character ISO country codes.
Most popular country top level domains include the .fr for France, .jp for Japan, and http://.co.uk. It is well noted that these domain name extensions are generally under the control of the government and so adding a level of stability and durability seemed so tough to match.

Besides, during the year 2000 the ICANN approved a new set of domain name extensions which is composed of seven new top domains such as .aero, .biz, .coop, .info, .museum, .name, and .pro.
They are generally called “alternative top level domain names” and they will work in all parts of the globe.

And it is interesting to know the newest domain name extensions are .asia, .cat, .jobs, .mail, .mobi, .post, .tel, .travel.