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What is a .net domain and what does it mean?

The .net domain is one of the oldest and most widely recognised top-level domains. If you’re wondering what a .net domain is, the name originally comes from ‘network’, and it serves a purpose very similar to the .com extension. Thanks to its global recognition, .net addresses are…

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What types of domain are there?

When dealing with web addresses, you’ll come across a variety of terms such as top-level domain, second-level domain, subdomain, ccTLD (country-code top-level domain), and gTLD (generic top-level domain). What do these different domain types mean, and how many—or which—domain…

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What are risks and opportunities of new gTLDs?

New generic top-level domains (nTLDs) are a welcome alternative to classics like .com and all the other country codes that have been around for years. Exercising caution when registering is important, since not every abbreviation is intended for general use. To avoid problems or…

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What is a TLD (top-level domain)?

Everyone has come across popular domain extensions like .com and .org. These are actually referred to as top-level domains (TLDs) and give users a first glimpse of what your website is all about. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the different types of…

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