Domain Glossary

Domain Extension

A domain extension, also called a top-level domain (TLD), is the part of a website address that appears after the final dot. Domain extensions help categorize websites and can signal purpose, industry, location, or identity.

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Examples include

.com

commercial/business use

.design

design firms and personal portfolios

.VIP

luxury brands

Why Domain Extensions Matter

Indicate the purpose or focus of a website

Indicate the purpose or focus of a website

Support branding and create memorable online identities

Support branding and create memorable online identities

Signal geographic or industry relevance

Signal geographic or industry relevance

Help users quickly understand what a website represents

Help users quickly understand what a website represents

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