domain name
Definition
Location of an entity on the Internet.
Information
There are different levels of domains.
Examples of the various levels are as follows:
Top-level (TLD) - .com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov
2nd-level - business, shopping, search
(2nd-level may contain letters, numbers, and hyphens)
3rd-level - www1, www2, keyword (optional)
(NOTE - make sure your site resolves with or without www)
The selection of domain names is a major consideration when doing business online,
and it is often one of the first issues to be addressed. While a good domain name
won't guarantee success, it can have a positive (or negative) impact on almost
every aspect of online business.
A "good" domain is one that is easy to remember and minimizes confusion.
If you are acquiring a name that has the potential to cause confusion, it is generally recommended
that you obtain the most logical variations This often includes non-hyphenated and hyphenated
variations, along with words that are phonetically similar and common misspellings.
Synonyms
web address
Related Terms
long domain name, whois
Sites
Domain Tools - the ultimate domain search tool.
Network Solutions -
domain registration service
Afternic -
large domain name marketplace
Great Domains -
large domain name marketplace
Articles
.Com: The World's Most Expensive Address
ClickZ (November 30, 2000)
The Problem of Domain Name Hoarding
ClickZ (November 29, 2000)
You Paid How Much For That Domain Name?
The Web Developer's Journal (February 3, 2000)
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