Top-level domains (TLDs) are also referred to as domain extensions. They’re the series of letters that appear at the right of your SLD, after the dot. The most popular ones include:
- .com: Short for “commercial,” this was the first TLD launched, initially meant for business and commercial use. It’s still the most popular.
- .net: Short for “network,” this was created for technology organizations, but it has become another common option for business website owners of all types.
- .edu: Short for “education,” this TLD was created for universities, colleges, and other educational institutions. Today, it’s mostly associated with U.S. schools.
- .org: Short for “organization,” this was developed for non-profit organizations but soon became popular among schools, communities, and for-profit enterprises.
- .gov: Short for “government,” this was created strictly for U.S. government agency use.
