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There are also country-specific domain name extensions. For example, the [[United Kingdom]] has the ".uk" domain extension and [[Japan]] has ".jp". |
There are also country-specific domain name extensions. For example, the [[United Kingdom]] has the ".uk" domain extension and [[Japan]] has ".jp". |
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In recent years, the .io domain has gained popularity because it has become associated with startups and tech companies. This is largely due to the fact that the letters "io" are often interpreted as standing for "input/output", which is a common term in computer science and technology. Additionally, the .io domain is short, easy to remember, and has a modern and tech-oriented feel. |
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Another reason for the popularity of the .io domain is that it is relatively new and has not yet been saturated with a large number of registered domains, which makes it easier for businesses and individuals to find available [https://iodomain.net domain names]. Additionally, some people prefer the .io domain because it is less likely to be associated with spam or low-quality websites, as it is generally used by tech-focused businesses and organizations. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:51, 15 March 2023
A domain name is a human-readable web address (e.g. "google.com") that points to an IP address and helps users to access websites or other resources in a convenient way.
Extensions
See main article: URL
Domain names have extensions (called "top-level domains") at the end of the URL. For example ".com", ".net" and ".org" are the most commonly used domain name extensions.[1] The most popular domain extension is .com with more than 100 million domains registered.[2] The .com extension stands for "commercial", .org for organization and .net for network.
There are also country-specific domain name extensions. For example, the United Kingdom has the ".uk" domain extension and Japan has ".jp".
References
