Have you ever been confused in determining the last name (extension) of the domain you want to buy? Have you ever wondered what is the difference between all domain extensions? Should I use .com or something else? Do not be confused! This time DomaiNesia will discuss about some domain extensions that you can choose.
Domain Extension Type or Domain TLD
Domain extension or commonly called DomainTLD (Top Level Domain). That is the word that is to the right of the domain name. For example, www.riferna.com. So .com is the Top Level Domain or domain extension. There are various types of domain extensions such as .com, .net, .org and so on. There are 2 types of Top Level Domain that is,
Generic Top Level Domain (gTLD)
gTLD is one of its general nature. As for which includes gTLD are:
.com: used for commercial purposes
.org: used for organizational purposes
.net: used for internet / network
.biz: used for business purposes
.edu: used for educational purposes
.info: used for information purposes
.name: used for personal web purposes
.pro: used for professional purposes
.aero: used for airlines
.asia: used for domains in asia
.cat: used for categories
.coop: used for company cooperation
.gov: used for government
.int: used for international
.jobs: used for work
.mil: used for military
.mobi: used for mobile communication purposes
.tel: used for telecommunications
.museum: used for museum websites
.travel: used for travel
Country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD)
ccTLD is based on country code. For example:
.id: used for domain names in Indonesia
.sg: used for domain names in Singapore
.us: used for domain names in the United States
.my: used for domain names in Singapore
.au: used for domain names in Australia
.de: used for domain names in Germany
Top Level Domain Indonesia
In Indonesia all .id domain extensions are managed by PANDI (Internet Domain Name Manager Indonesia). All PANDI-managed domain extensions can not be used indiscriminately. You need to meet certain requirements before having multiple domain extensions such as ID cards, business license and so on.
The types of Top Level Domain Indonesia are:
.ac.id: used for academic / college environment
.co.id: used for commercial purposes
.desa.id: used for village government sites
.or.id: used for organization
.net.id: used for telecommunication service providers
.web.id: used for both individuals and organizations
.sch.id: used for schools
.go.id: used for government agencies
So, What Should I Choose?
In fact, every Top Level Domain already has its own usage as described above. However, in practice you can buy a domain extension (Top Level Domain) to your liking. Of course do not forget to take into account the cost! For example, you want to create an online store. You can buy tokosaya.com, tokosaya.net and tokosaya.org domains. However, if you want to buy Top Level Domain Indonesia managed by PANDI then you must meet the requirements such as ID cards or Business License, Academic Decree and so forth. So, if your online store wants to use .ac.id domain then it is not allowed.
Closing
There is a certain pattern in the use of domain extensions. However, for Top Level Domains in practice you can buy domain extensions to your liking. Except for TLD managed by PANDI such as .id, sch.id, ac.id and so on. For PANDI-managed domain purchases, you must include certain requirements for your domain to be used. and do not forget to let the list of Indonesian government to preach all the existing SMEs in Indonesia made a website and free domain on this post What is Domain On Website yuuk pre before its registration close, the blon tau can comment and via gmail yaah at rizkyriferna @ gmail .com
