{"id":23023,"date":"2022-05-01T11:55:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T03:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/?p=23023"},"modified":"2023-02-13T15:37:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T07:37:05","slug":"what-is-domain-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/what-is-domain-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Domain Name Extension: TLDs Useful Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23029 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=696%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"what is a domain extension\" width=\"696\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=696%2C364&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=1068%2C559&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=218%2C114&amp;ssl=1 218w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/what-is-a-domain-extension.jpg?resize=803%2C420&amp;ssl=1 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TLD is an abbreviation for<\/span><b> &#8216;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top-level domain<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8217; and it refers to the last component of any domain name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the domain name extension in &#8216;Zacohome.com&#8217; is .com, while the domain name is Zacohome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is Domain Extension?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>top-level domain (TLD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), also known as a domain extension, is the suffix that appears after the domain name in a web address; the most common one is &#8220;<\/span><b>.com<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TLDs are governed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Domain_Name_System\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Internet&#8217;s Domain Name System<\/a> (DNS), which rules how domain names are turned into IP addresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/what-is-domain-name-system-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Domain Name System &amp; How it Work<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other frequently used TLDs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>.edu<\/li>\n<li>.info<\/li>\n<li>.biz<\/li>\n<li>.co<\/li>\n<li>.gov<\/li>\n<li>.mil<\/li>\n<li>.me<\/li>\n<li>.net<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How Do TLDs Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To load a website correctly, servers have to go through each part of a domain name to find the information they need. The top-level domain is the first part.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 13 root name servers that hold all the information for all the TLDs in that domain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the name server for <\/span><b>.com<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will include information about zacohome.com but nothing about zacohome.co.uk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, TLDs play a significant part in the DNS lookup process. When a user enters a domain name such as &#8216;zacohome.com&#8217; into the browser, the DNS resolvers begin the search by interacting with the TLD server.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the TLD in this example is &#8216;.com,&#8217; the resolver will contact the TLD DNS server, which will supply the resolver with the IP address of zacohome&#8217;s origin server.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Are the List of Top 5 Domain Extensions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new domain name<\/a> for your site, you should know about three types: generic, sponsored, and country code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Generic domain extensions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most common type of extension, and it is what most internet companies use in their domain names. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic domain extensions are available to any website willing to pay for them, and some are even available for free. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popular extensions <\/span><b>.com,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .org, and <\/span><b>.net<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as many other specialty TLDs, are generic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sponsored domain extensions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsored domain extensions are only available to organizations that meet specific criteria. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, only accredited educational institutions can use the .edu domain suffix for their websites, whereas the.gov extension is only available to companies affiliated with the United States government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Country code domain extensions\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many nations have their own two-letter domain extension to indicate the location of a business. .us (United States), .uk (United Kingdom) ,.de (Germany), and <\/span><b>.sg <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Singapore) are some examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the five most common TLDs:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>.COM<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The .com domain extension is an abbreviation for &#8220;commercial.&#8221; When it was first introduced, .com was meant for eCommerce sites. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is now the most commonly used domain extension, accounting for more than half of all websites. Many consider it to be the default domain extension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\/com-domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheapest .COM Domains<\/a> can be purchased from as low as S$11.88.<\/p>\n<h3><b>.NET<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After .com, .net is the second most common TLD. It is an abbreviation for &#8220;network&#8221; and was designed for websites that specialize in network-based technologies, such as ISPs, email services, and database services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, .net has occupied the same domain space as .com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Search domains for business in the networking technology industry with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\/net-domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.NET Domains<\/a>, just start from S$18.90 with free DNS management.<\/p>\n<h3><b>.ORG<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This TLD was created for and is only available to charitable organizations, hence the suffix &#8220;.org.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this limitation was recently relaxed, the original aim remains \u2014 .org is commonly used by foundations and charities, educational services, open-source software projects, and other non-profit organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>.CO<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To alleviate the scarcity of desirable .com domain names, the .co extension was introduced in 2010. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an abbreviation for &#8220;company&#8221; or &#8220;corporation.&#8221; .co, like .com and .net, is the most popular domain among internet companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\/co-domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register .CO domain name<\/a> with Exabytes to save up to 80% cost.<\/p>\n<h3><b>.BIZ<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.biz is reserved for internet enterprises, as the name indicates. It&#8217;s the least popular extension on the list, but it&#8217;s also the least expensive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being a generic domain extension, the .biz TLD is only available for business and retail websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--- CTA Section ----><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-cta-wrapper\">\n<h3>Have A Cool Domain Name in Mind?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"description\">Use our simple domain availability checker to check <br class=\"mobile-br\" \/>if your dream domain is taken or not.<\/p>\n<div class=\"searchbar-container\">\n<form class=\"domain-form\" action=\"https:\/\/billing.exabytes.sg\/mypanel\/cart.php?a=add&amp;domain=register&amp;carttpl=standard_cart&amp;period=10&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=inline-popup&amp;utm_campaign=domains\" method=\"post\" target=\"_parent\"><input class=\"domain\" name=\"query\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Your Dream Domain Name\" \/><br \/>\n<input class=\"submit\" name=\"button\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" \/><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>When to Use an Alternative TLD<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are now hundreds of TLDs available, ranging from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\/domain-name-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular domain extensions<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .com and .org to things like .io, .guru, and .florist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a reason why the number of domain extensions will continue to increase. With only .com, the internet is becoming a little congested. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when should you stray from the norm and use a different alternative TLD?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Branding<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When consumers search for a brand on the internet, the first thing they see is the domain name. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, having a lengthy, excessively descriptive domain minimizes the impact that your branded domain name should create. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more TLDs to pick from, companies now have a better chance of choosing the <\/span><b>best domain extensions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that accurately describe and communicate the brand&#8217;s identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, instead of sightseeingwithjacktravels.com, you can shorten it to sightseeingwithjack.travel<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>SEO<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear domain name tells visitors what to anticipate when they visit your website and encourages more people to click on the website in search results. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also helps reduce your website&#8217;s bounce rate, which will help your SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason is that if people know what to anticipate and your content is good, they are more likely to be interested in what you have to offer and will thus stay longer on your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, suppose you had a .FLORIST domain and your website is about flowers. Because the name makes it apparent what to expect, it is rare that visitors will misunderstand your business nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Brand Protection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your company currently has a .com domain, it may be worth purchasing the relevant new TLD domains and redirecting them to your main website, or vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This can help prevent your domain and brand from being replicated online, avoiding brand confusion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you can prevent scammers from phishing your business with a similar domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Choose an Alternative Domain Extension<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you come up with a really original domain concept that is not based on popular dictionary phrases, you will almost certainly discover that someone \u2013 potentially a domain squatter \u2013 has already registered the .com version of your domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, there are over 1 billion websites around the globe, and that number is growing by the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t give up on your name concept just yet! You have a plethora of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\/domain-name-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alternative domain name suggestions<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at your disposal to make it a superb domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s compare the<\/span><b> difference between domain name extensions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you choose the best alternative when your first choice isn\u2019t available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>.COM vs .SG<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a generic domain extension like .com may imply a worldwide brand, country code domain extensions like .sg will be well-received if you cater to a local audience. Furthermore, search engines favour local websites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if the name you want is not accessible through the original gTLDs and you do not want to use a new gTLD, but rather something more traditional, you can register a domain with a ccTLD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zacohome.com.sg or zacohome.sg are good examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/5-advantages-com-sg-sg-domains-you-need-to-know-for-your-web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advantages Of .COM.SG &amp; .SG Domains<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>.COM vs .CO<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both .co and .com are domain extensions for internet companies. First and foremost, aim to get a .com extension for your selected domain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the .com extension is not available, .co is a well-known TLD option, but it will take more effort to brand your website effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>.XYZ vs .COM<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If users will not manually type your domain name into their browser&#8217;s address bar, using .xyz as a top-level domain is a good choice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, visitors may be more aware of fraud since they probably encounter fewer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\/xyz-domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.xyz TLDs<\/a> compared to .com TLDs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As users become accustomed to seeing the hundreds of TLDs that have been published in the past few years (.xyz among them), their scam radar will become less sensitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>List of Popular Domain Extensions for Business, Technology, Real Estate &amp; Property, Education, Creators<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A recommended list of Top-Level Domains (TLDs) for business, technology, real estate &amp; property, education and also creators you can choose from. Choose a perfect domain extensions that match your business purpose can help you increase online presence easily.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Common TLDs for Education Websites<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education takes numerous forms, from academies and institutions to camps and groups. Even the appearance of a typical classroom is changing as people strive to gain skills in a variety of ways. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, the multiplicity of TLDs devoted to education reflects this shifting reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.wiki<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.academy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.training<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.club<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.guide<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.career<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.training<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.camp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.institute<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Common <\/b><b>TLDs for Creator Websites<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in the creative sector entails inspiring people&#8217;s imaginations while also creating trends. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re a writer, an aspiring photographer, or a tattoo artist, an online portfolio is the best way to expose your work to the widest possible audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples of popular TLDs for creators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.press<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.design<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.camera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.tv<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.art<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.blog<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.studio<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.kitchen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.today<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.recipe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Common TLDs for Real Estate and Property Websites<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realtors, agents or anyone in the real estate and property industry can brand their websites with the following TLDs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.house<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.estate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.land<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.ventures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.holdings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.diamonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.entreprise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.ceo<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.international<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.global<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Common TLDs for Tech Websites<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following TLDs are popular among tech brands.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.tech<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.AI<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.IO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.net<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.app<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.org<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.dev<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.xyz<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.mobi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Common TLDs for Business Websites<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business owners can use any of the following TLDs depending on the product or services you provide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.biz<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.store<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.pro<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.ltd<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.llc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.consulting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.cab<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.limo<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.careers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.florist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>All in All\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top-level domains<\/a> identify the purpose of your site and help you attract your ideal target audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to target people based on their location, you may require a country code TLD. If you want to reach a worldwide audience, a generic top-level domain is the way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information about domain name, feel free to contact our sales or visit our website.<\/p>\n<div id=\"om-ngiiygee1y8exez6mpa4-holder\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.omappapi.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js\" data-campaign=\"ngiiygee1y8exez6mpa4\" data-user=\"82093\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Related articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/what-is-a-top-level-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is an New Top-Level Domain (nTLD)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exabytes.sg\/blog\/what-is-a-domain-name-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a Domain Name for Beginner Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TLD is an abbreviation for &#8216;top-level domain,&#8217; and it refers to the last component of any domain name.\u00a0 For example, the domain name extension in &#8216;Zacohome.com&#8217; is .com, while the domain name is Zacohome.\u00a0 What Is Domain Extension? 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