Domain Names
All sites on the Internet require an address so they may be found, this address is called a domain name and is one of the most important things your business can purchase.
Types of Domain Names
The most common types of domain names for Australian businesses are displayed below:
| :: Extension :: | :: Type of Site :: | :: Region :: |
| .com.au | Commercial | Australia |
| .net.au | Networks and Internet Service Providers | Australia |
| .id.au | Individuals | Australia |
| .org.au | Non Profits | Australia |
| .asn.au | Associations | Australia |
| .com | Commercial | International |
| .net | Networs and Internet Providers | International |
| .org | Organisations | International |
| .info | Information Services | International |
| .biz | Businesses | International |
Domain Extension Explanation
.com.au | For Australian commercial use. Not everyone will be eligible, and some names cannot be registered - see the .com.au eligibility and application rules for full details. |
.net.au | For the Australian IT industry. Requirements are similar to .com.au - see .net.au eligibility and application rules. |
.org.au | For Australian non-profit organisations. |
.asn.au | For registered Australian associations and clubs. |
.id.au | For Australian individuals. See .id.au eligibility and application rules. |
.com.net.org | These extensions are almost universal now and can be used by any organsiation / individual for any use. |
.info | Intended for information distribution rather than commercial purposes, there are no restrictions for .info registration. |
.biz | For business use - applicants should select a name directly related to their business - .biz sites are intended for commercial purposes only. |
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