Domain endings, those bits after the dot, like .com, .de, or .shop, are more than just a finishing touch to a web address. Known officially as top-level domains (TLDs), they’re the backbone of the internet’s naming system, guiding users and servers alike. What started with a handful of options in the 1980s has ballooned into … Read more
For musicians, a domain name is more than a web address, it’s a stage, a brand, a first impression that can echo like a killer riff. Enter the .band domain, a top-level domain (TLD) launched in 2014, custom-built for bands, solo artists, and music enthusiasts. Whether you’re a punk trio thrashing in a garage, a … Read more
Country domains, like .de for Germany or .uk for the United Kingdom, are more than just web address endings, they’re digital flags tying sites to specific nations or territories. Known as country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), they’re a key part of the internet’s naming system, overseen by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). … Read more
The .club domain isn’t just another web address ending, it’s a vibrant, versatile top-level domain (TLD) that’s struck a chord since its 2014 debut. Part of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)’s new TLD wave, .club offers a fresh, community-driven vibe, perfect for everything from social groups to businesses to gaming clans. … Read more
Domain endings, or top-level domains (TLDs), are the final pieces of a web address, like .com, .de, or .org, that shape how we navigate and perceive the internet. Overseen by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), TLDs have exploded from a handful in the 1980s to over 1,200 by 2025, yet a … Read more
The internet’s address book got a major shakeup in 2012 when the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) unleashed over 1,200 new top-level domains (TLDs), the endings like .com or .de in web addresses. Dubbed “new gTLDs,” they joined the Domain Name System (DNS) classics, .com, .org, adding flair with .shop, .club, .xyz, … Read more
Imagine typing a heart (❤) or a pizza slice (🍕) into your browser’s address bar and landing on a website. That’s the reality of emoji domains, a playful and unconventional twist on internet addresses that have been possible since 2010. From ❤.ws to 🍔.to, these domains mix symbols with traditional endings, offering a fresh way … Read more