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Domain Names The domain name tells you the type of organization sponsoring a page. It is a short code, usually two to four letters, that is part of the URL and preceded by a "dot." Most U.S. codes are three letters, other countries commonly use two. Here are the most common domains. |
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.edu
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educational
institution
Even though a page comes from an educational institution, it does not mean the institution endorses the views published by students or faculty members. |
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.com
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commercial entity
Companies advertise, sell products, and publish annual reports and other company information on the Web. Many online newspapers or journals also have .com names. |
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.gov
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government
Federal and state government agencies use the Web to publish legislation, census information, weather data, tax forms and many other documents. |
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.org
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non-profit organization
Nonprofit organizations use the Web to promote their causes. These pages are good sources to use when comparing different sides of an issue. |
| .net | internet service providers |
| .ca | for sites in Canada |
| .mil | for U.S. military |
| .aero | for the air transportation industry |
| .biz | general use by businesses |
| .coop | restricted use by cooperatives |
| .info | for both commercial and non-commercial sites |
| .museum | for museums |
| .name | for use by individuals |
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.mobi
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mobile ready sites
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