Getting a domain name you want is fast becoming a harder and harder process. The TLD (top level domain) .com is quickly being used up. Now alternative TLD's such as .net and .info are becoming more popular. But as the current TLD's are filling up, new ones are becoming available and are being geared for specific industries.

We have compiled a list of TLD's that are in use now to consider for your next domain name registration.

.com - Initially for commercial use, it is now the most widely used TLD. Currently, every single, English word is registered and many generic word combinations are taken as well.

.net - first alternative to the .com TLD, this is short for network. Many are now beginning to turn to this TLD for their domain needs.

.org - this TLD is primarily for organizations and is mainly for not-for-profit and charity organization.

.gov - Reserved for the US government.

.edu - Intended for educational institutions and schools.

.name - Relatively new TLD where a person can now have their name as a domain name. So JohnDoe.name could be registered to John Doe for any personal use.

.info - Simply considered as informational in nature.

.us - Sites originating in the United States can take advantage of this TLD.

.biz - Alternative to .com, businesses can use this TLD.

.travel - Reserved for the travel industry.

.tv - Reserved for the television industry.

.fm - Reserved for the radio industry.

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