Which TLD (Top-Level Domain) should I choose?

TLD, or Top-Level Domain, is the part of the domain name on the right of the dot ("."). The most common TLDs are .com, .net, .org.

There are the various types. When choosing your domain extension, decide if you are targeting a local country or if you are planning to go international. ccTLDs are an excellent choice if you need to market your business to a certain geographic region.

gTLD - generic top level domain

• .com
• .org - typically for organisations
• .net
• .edu - restricted for post-secondary educational establishments
• .mil - restricted for US military
• .gov - restricted for US governments and agencies
• .int - restricted for international organizations established by treaty

ccTLD - country code top level domains

• .uk - for the UK
• .ca - for Canada
• .fr - for France
• Almost every country has a country domain

uTLD - unsponsored top level domains

• .info - for informational sites
• .name - for families and individuals
• .biz - for businesses
• .mobi - reserved for websites catering to mobile devices
• .travel - reserved for travel agents, airlines, tourism bureaus and hoteliers