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computer called the server by using the internet or the WWW. It is the name of
web server. The network type is also known as Third Level Domain.

Domain Name

The domain name is the most prominent part of a web address. It indicates the
name of a computer or a network of computers on the internet. Typically,
different pages on the same site will continue to use the same domain name. It is
the name of the file with the directory. It is also known as the Second Level
Domain.

In most URLs, the network type like, www can be omitted. Google.com and
www.google.com lead to the same page. However, other sub- domains cannot be
omitted. For example, all pages under news.google.com require the news sub-
domain in the URL.

Domain Extensions

Domain Extensions are categories of internet domain name. It is the top-level
part of the domain name.

There are two main types of domain extensions: generic and country code.

Examples of generic domain extensions are: .com, .edu, .gov, .mil, .org, .net,
.aero, .biz, .coop, .info, .museum, .name, .pro, .cat, .jobs, .mobi, .tel, .travel,
and .asia and that of the country code domain extensions are .uk, .us and .gh.

.com represents the word "commercial," and is the most widely used
extension in the world. Most businesses prefer a .com domain name
because it is a highly recognized symbol for having a business presence

on the Internet.

.net represents the word "network," and is most commonly used by
Internet service providers, Web-hosting companies or other businesses
that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet.

.org represents the word "organization," and is primarily used by
non-profit groups or trade associations. It is also used by Non-Profit
ministries and is very widely known and accepted.

.biz stands for “business” and is used for small business Web sites

.edu represents “educational” and is commonly used by educational