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What does .net, .org, .us, .biz, or .info mean?
When you select a domain name, you can choose from several different extensions. These extensions can help indicate the type of business or service you are providing or where the business is located. If you can't find your desired name in one, looking at another extension you're likely to find it. For example, newer extensions such as .us may have more available names than the commonly known .com extension.
Here are definitions of the extensions you can choose from although new ones all the time are becoming available:
- .com represents the word "commercial," and it is an unrestricted global domain name extension. Many businesses prefer a .com domain name because it is a highly recognized symbol for having a business presence on the Internet. But, the number of available .com domain names is shrinking as more and more businesses go online.
- .net represents the word "network," and is an unrestricted global domain name extension most commonly used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), web hosting companies, or other businesses that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet. .net extensions are an excellent alternative to the .com.
- .org represents the word "organization," and is an unrestricted global domain name extension that is primarily used for non-commercial sites.
- .biz is a restricted-use global domain name extension used for small business web sites; .biz offers a company the opportunity to get the domain name it really wants and enhance its presence on the Web with a domain name that means business.
- .info is an unrestricted domain name extension that creates an opportunity to reach a worldwide audience with information about your business and ideas. .info is growing in popularity, but still has many great names available.
- .us is a restricted-use country code extension that may be used by any individual or organization with residence in the US or its territories, including foreign organizations that do business in the US. It has the largest amount of available names in inventory.
What are my options with my domain name?
Getting a domain name is just the beginning in establishing your business on the Internet. It reserves an address where you can establish a web site, personalized email or an online store. Siteserver offers several options that allow you to put your domain name to work:
- Siteserver Email: provides you with customized email accounts that match your domain name (yourname@yourdomainname.com). Siteserver Mail allows you to access your email via your web browser or a POP mail client, such as Microsoft Outlook. It also includes Spam filtering to protect your accounts from annoying and unwanted mail.
- Siteserver Web Hosting: allows you to establish a business web site at your domain name. Siteserver Hosting comes in four cost affective plans that include everything you need to get started. Each of our plans allow ecommerce if that is where you business needs lye.
- Siteserver Design: gives you a cost affective way to have a professional site connected with your domain. If you are new to the field or just want fresh ideas Siteserver's design team listens to what you want and builds you a fully functional professional site that meets all your clients' needs.
Why Register with Siteserver?
Knowing you have many options in this area we feel Siteserver is your perfect solution. Not only do we provide competitive pricing but also back it with a highly trained staff to answer all your questions. We can take care of all your online needs and combine it into one easy and affordable price plan. Should you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us at any time.
What if I already own a domain?
Don't waste money you already spent on domain registration, simply have us redirect your domain name to our servers and enjoy all our online options. Once your registration is about to run out contact us and we can easily re-register it for you. Also consider how owning more than one domain can strengthen your business possibilities, already have the .com? See how you can improve traffic to your site by pointing the .net or any other extension to your homepage.
Once I register a Domain Name, am I listed as the owner?
Yes. Unlike many of our competitors, Siteserver assigns direct ownership of the domain to you. You may make changes at any time to the Domain Name, including contact information, DNS servers, or even change Registrars.
Siteserver provides a control panel that will allow you to make changes to your contact information, or update your DNS Servers. If you have any questions or have needs that are not covered in the control panel simply EMail our Billing Department (billing@siteserver.net) or give us a call at 800-610-9856.
Annual billing cycle customers please note, when we register a domain for you free of charge in connection with a year service with us if in the 30 day guarantee period you cancel with us and receive a refund, if you want ownership of the domain you will need to pay the normal price for the registration fee of that domain. At that time you will have control over the domain.
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