Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Binary Code

Well, as we mentioned above, the main reason for using domain names is that they are a unique identifier. Computers recognize your domain in binary code. Binary is a set of zeros and ones that help the computer recognize the website, page, etc. However, humans have a hard time memorizing a seemingly arbitrary set of zeros and ones, so we attach domain names to help. This allows us to easily recall a web address, and search for it rather than having to keep a sticky note of binary code for our favorite websites.

Understanding Domain Types

Now that we all know the purpose of a domain, let’s talk about the different kinds.

.com: Any website that is tagged with .com is a commercial domain name. It can represent anything from websites looking to make money, blogs, portfolios, your favorite video streaming sites, and many others.
.org: Websites with .org are organization websites. Typically this means charities or non-profit foundations. However, it’s becoming synonymous with a well-known, trusted organization.
.gov: Websites with a .gov tag are government websites. For example, any department such as Fish and Wildlife, the IRS, etc. are all .gov websites.

These domains all help us identify various organizations, governmental departments, and businesses. Additionally, they help provide us with insight into the validity of an organization.

Where to Register and How Much It Costs

Registering your domain name is something that you have quite a bit of flexibility on. You can register with your host, or you can register with an external company. If you’re looking for someone to register your domain with you can register with us when you sign up for our enterprise plan. However, if you’re looking for registration without signing up for a plan, we recommend NameSilo. You’ll spend an average of $10 to $15 to register your domain.