A sponsored top-level domain (TLD) carries certain restrictions that limit its use to a specific community of Internet users. If you serve one of these groups, using a sponsored TLD is a great way to show your affiliation and establish credibility with your audience. A sponsor manages each of the following TLDs and sets the policies governing who may register the names and how they are used. continue »

Country code top-level domains (TLDs) were intended to represent individuals and organizations within the designated country. There are well over 200 country code TLDs available for registration today. They are a good fit for businesses based in the country or as domain aliases for the business Web site of a multinational company. continue »

If you’re looking for a domain name right now, you’ve probably noticed that most of the good ones are taken. They’re taken because they’re short, simple, recognizable, and they end with the most coveted of domain extensions: .com. But like most things in life, you may be able to convince the owner to part with that domain name for the right price. continue »

Much like a telephone company, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) maintains a directory of contact information for everyone who registers a domain name. The Whois database contains the name, physical address, email address and telephone number for each registrant. continue »

Having your own Web site is a great way to keep your family and friends informed about what’s going on in your life. A personal Web site can be used to post and share pictures, detail your experiences with a blog, keep people informed about your upcoming major life events, such as a wedding. continue »