To create a web site or custom email address, you first need a domain name. A domain name, such as abc.com, is your internet address, just as your home/business address identifies the location.

Most people choose a domain name that reflects their business or organization name or personal interests. You should try to come up with a unique and concise name that is easy to say, remember, and spell.

When you register a domain name, you can choose from an assortment of web address extensions, including .com, .net, .org, .info, .name, .biz and .ca. You can purchase one or as may extension you want, to protect your domain name from competitors. Extra extension can be purchased at any time

The extension you choose lets let the internet user know what type orginization you have. Extensions .com for commerce, .org for non proft organization, and .biz for business are the most commonally used.

.com extenstion still remains the best first choice for most domain names. When an internet user tries to locate a company's web site, the first address they will try is the companyname.com. Many .com names have been used up already so you may have to try another extension. with a little bit of thinking you may find a .com that is still free.

If you are unable to think of a .com that meets your needs, try .biz, .net, and .info. Country code top level domains are also available, such .ca for Canada