All The Domain Extensions

A domain extension, also known as a top-level domain (TLD), is the ending part of a domain name, located after the last dot. .com is the most popular TLD that is widely used in web addresses.

Domain endings help people identify the site’s purpose or its geographic location. For example, a site ending with .us indicates its focus on the American public. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), an organization maintaining TLDs, divides all domain extensions into five categories: generic domain extensions (gTLD), sponsored (sTLD), country-code (ccTLD), Infrastructure, and test (tTLD).

Combining the right website name with the perfect domain extension will provide credibility to your business, help your SEO efforts, attract more visitors, and establish your brand online.

You can buy domain names in two steps:

1. Enter a website name into the search box above and select the TLD you like by clicking Add to Cart.

2. Go to the Checkout page, select the length of registration, and complete the purchase.

Congratulations! You now own the web address for the entire registration period.

Yes. A new domain extension has a specific meaning that can help potential customers identify the purpose of your website at a glance.

For example, local businesses that use country-code extensions will make it clear where their target market is. They can build credibility and improve your branding, making the new domain extension acquisition worthwhile.

You can also get a free domain name by purchasing our Premium or Business Shared Hosting; Starter, Business, or Pro WordPress Hosting; or any Cloud Hosting plan. These plans come with free domain registration for one year, domain-based email addresses, and all features necessary for a high-performing website.

When starting a business or building a brand, choosing a recognizable domain extension is a very good practice. It makes remembering your website easier, potentially improving its traffic and attracting new customers.

Other aspects that make a great domain name are:

If your preferred domain name has already been registered by someone else, try using a WHOIS search tool to find the current owner’s contact information, and make an offer to buy it. Or wait for the domain ownership to expire and purchase it.

However, the best course of action is to choose a different website name or explore newer domain extensions that are available for registration. You can even find out a better option.

While many of us would like to purchase our website address permanently, unfortunately, that is not possible. The standard domain registration period is one year, but you’ll have the option to renew it.

You can also register your domain name for a longer period. Depending on the TLD, you can register your web address for up to three years, saving you the hassle of repeating the payment process every year
Also, it reduces the risk of forgetting to renew it in time and losing your domain name to someone else.

You can transfer your website name to Hostinger in a few steps:

1. Go to our domain transfer tool and enter the domain name you’d like to transfer.

2. Complete the purchase and enter the EPP code, which you get from your current domain registrar.

3. You’ll receive an email confirming the transfer is complete.

That’s it – the process is really that simple.

You don’t necessarily need to buy a domain name to build an online presence. You can publish your content on third-party websites, but keep in mind that they will likely keep ownership of your work, sometimes preventing you from moving it or using it on other websites.

Buying a new domain name gives you full ownership of your website, content, and, most importantly, brand. No one else will be able to use the same name – it is reserved for your use only for the entire registration period.

Not to mention that owning a top-level domain will make you seem a lot more professional. So, search for your ideal TLD today.