Web Domain A domain name (or URL) is the root web address for a Website, such as amcwebdesign.com . It is ideally made of two or three words that spells easy and represents the related business distinctly.   Only one person or entity may register a given domain name. Once registration expires, someone else can register and use it as their domain name. A business or individual can register as many domain names as desired. Web Extensions are categories of Internet domain names If the domain name is available then you can purchase it, or we can purchase it on your behalf. Below are some of the most common web extensions in use at the moment .ie is the country code for Ireland. Restricted as Applicants have to provide proof of entitlement to the domain that they want to register. .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. Additionally, some businesses choose domain names with a .net extension for their intranet Websites.      .org represents the word "organization," and is primarily used by non-profits groups or trade associations.        .biz is used for small business Web sites.        .info is for credible resource Web sites and signifies a "resource" web site. It's the most popular extension beyond .com, .net and .org.       .mobi (short for "mobile") is reserved for Web sites built for easy viewing on mobile devices.        .us is for American Web sites and is the newest extension. It has the largest amount of available names in inventory.        .tv is for rich content/multi-media Web sites, commonly used within the entertainment or media industry.        .name is the only domain extension specifically designed for personal use. It is commonly used for easy to remember e-mail addresses and personal web sites that display photos or personal information about an individual.        .co.uk is the country code for United Kingdom. The .co portion of the extension indicates the domain name is for commercial purposes (similar to a standard .com extension). It is unrestricted and may be registered by anyone, from any country.        .org.uk is the country code for United Kingdom. The .org portion of the extension indicates the domain name is for an organization. It is unrestricted and may be registered by anyone, from any country.       .me.uk is the country code for United Kingdom. The .me portion of the extension indicates the domain name is for an individual. It is unrestricted and may be registered by anyone, from any country.       .eu is the country code for the European Union. Registration of .eu domain names requires registrants to meet one of the three eligibility requirements: have a registered office, central administration or principal place of business within the European Community; have an organization established within the European Community without prejudice to the application of national law; or be a natural person resident within the European Community. Alternatively, you can secure the use of a .eu domain name by using Network Solutions .EU Registration Service. Network Solutions Europe, LLC is the registrar for all .eu domain names.       .us.com is an alternate domain for the United States        .uk.com is an alternate domain for the United Kingdom        .eu.com is an alternate domain for the European Union Content and Design Copyright ©  2010 AMC Web Design