What is a Domain Name?

A domain name is a unique name used to identify and locate computers on the Internet. A domain name provides an easy to remember Internet address which computers translate into numeric IP (Internet Protocol) addresses used by the Internet. An IP address like 209.170.32.211 is good for computers but difficult for humans to remember. But humans can easily remember a domain name like PCDevelopers.com -  http://www.pcdevelopers.com. 

Try it for yourself:

http://www.google.com

   Equals   

http://64.233.167.147/
This domain nameresolves to this IP Address

Domain Names - What Names Are Available

Before your website is on the World Wide Web, you will have to choose a domain name. If you sell flowers, flowers.com would be good domain (sorry, but this one is already taken). If your company name is Avon Plumbing, AvonPlumbing.com would be a good choice. Use our "Check Domain" tool to find out what domains are available.

A domain name may contain letters, numbers and the dash (-) symbol. Popular domain names, in the US, end in either .com, .net, .org, .edu or .gov. Here is a chart to determine which suffix is right for your site:

Domain Suffixes

.comThis is the general commercial site. If your site does not fall into any of the categories below, .com is for you
.netThis suffix usually is reserved for network/Internet service providers, but there is not set policy on this.
.orgThis suffix is for Organizations, e.g. The Red Cross, Nonprofit Organizations, etc.
.eduThis suffix is for education institution sites. You must prove you status to register any .edu domain names.
.govThis is only for use by government agencies. It's no likely you qualify for this suffix.

Check Domain Tool

To find out if the domain name you have in mind is available...enter it in the field below, then click the 'Check Domain Availability' button.
www. 
 
 Example: PCDevelopers
 You may leave off the extension and we will recommend domain names that are available for valid extensions.

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