Domain names are the familiar, easy to remember names for computers on the Internet (such  as www.internic.net or www.yourname.com). They correspond to a series of numbers (called Internet Protocol numbers -- ie 198.77.1.1) that serve as routing addresses on the Internet. Domain names are used generally as a convenient way of locating information and reaching others on the Internet. 

Domain names ending with .com, .net or .org can be registered through many different
companies (known as "registrars") that compete with one another. An alphabetical listing of these companies appears in the Registrar Directory on this site.  According to Internic*

Domain names look like: yourname.com and the complete URL is: http://www.yourname.com with an email: name@yourname.com

What Does This Mean To You?

Your Domain Name (Web Address) is your Internet identity, an online brand. The name your customers will learn, remember, and then use to learn about your products and/or services or to purchase. No two people can have the same Internet address (domain) at the same time, therefore your Internet identity is totally unique -- all yours.

Domain names can be used for web sites, email, FTP, dial-up and Telnet.

Your Domain Name places you in the gobal community via the Internet -- and places you in the world's business community. Even if you are not ready to open your Internet company,  you will want to make sure that you own the name that will best represents your business and its future strategic goals.

What is .com, .net or .org?

"com" is the 'top level' -- and most publicly recognized -- domain name which describes the type of entity for companies. "net" is the second level of domain names or ISP. "edu" is for educational, "org" for non-profit, "gov" for governmental agencies, "uk" for domains in the United Kingdom, etc.

How long do you own an domain?

The first reserving of a domain is for 2 years, and you will be notified every year thereafter for renewal.

Are some domain name more valuable that  others?

Domain names have become compared to real estate . . . the name is an address to a location. The name is everything.

Domain names have sold from $70 to millions of dollars: For further information.