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All About Domain Names

A domain name is a name that identifies one or more IP addresses. Domain names are used in a URL (uniform resource locator) to identify particular web pages. For example, the URL -- http://www.toadwebsites.com/index.htm
--the domain name is "toadwebsites.com"

Every domain name has a suffix that indicates what top level domain it belongs to. Most common are:
.com - commercial business
.net - network organizations
.gov - Government agencies
.edu - educational institutions
.org - non-profit organizations
.mil - military

In addition, there are country indices, such as:
.ca - canada
.au - australia
.it - italy
.uk - united kingdom
.de - germany

You may have come across some newer top-level domains such as .biz, .info, .name, .md.

Registering a Domain Name:
The domain name industry is regulated and overseen by ICANN, the organization that is responsible for certifying companies as domain name registrars. Only a domain name registrar is permitted to access and modify the master database of domain names maintained by InterNIC. The master database contains the documentation on all of the domain names registered to date.

At one time there was only one domain name registrar available, Network Solutions, Inc., and they charged everyone $35 per year to purchase a domain from them. Today, thank goodness, there are dozens of accredited registrars, and a variety of prices to choose from.

InterNIC provides a list of accredited domain name registrars. You may be familiar with registrars on this list such as Network Solutions, TUCOWS, GoDaddy Software, Register.com, and our personal favorite, Wild West Domains Inc.

If you come across a registrar that is not on the list, the organization is probably acting as a reseller for one of the accredited registrars. TOAD Web Sites is a registered reseller for Wild West Domains, Inc.

Many of our clients have questions about Domain Names. We've put together a list of the most frequently asked questions. If you would like more info, or have questions about acquiring your own domain name, visit our Domain Name FAQ page.