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Domain Extensions Does a Domain Extension Really Matter? Many of us don’t put much thought into the second half of the company website until it comes time to create a website. The second half of a website name is called the “domain extension,” and believe it or not, this does make a difference On a surface level, domain extensions do matter. When someone types a search query into Google, .com sites are usually the overwhelming majority of results. Anything in underlined should be written down! As always, if your feeling studious, feel free to write more.

Domain Extensions gTLD’s (generic top-level domains) three (3) letter extensions at the end of a Web Address there were seven (7) original more have been added since the 1980’s found at the end of every Web Address each indicates the nature of the website

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. The seven (7) original generic top-level domains along with three additional are: .com .org .net .edu .mil .int .gov .Biz .DE .UK

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .com (commercial) introduced in 1985 business or commercial nature companies or for profit organizations most common extension for domain names Generally for personal use

DOMAINS Extensions Cont. .org (organization) non-profit organizations, charities or groups the following organizations typically use this Domain Extension: sports teams, schools, clubs, social organizations, legal services, and community volunteer groups.

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .net (network) internet Service Providers. derived from "network" due to its use for organizations involved in networking technologies used as an alternative if domains are taken under the .com or .org domain

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .edu (education) educational website used unofficially for 4-year universities since 2001, it was required that the registering user represent an accredited post-secondary institution Some countries add their own country's domain extension after .edu, such as .edu.mx for Mexican educational institutions.

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .mil (military) used only by United States of America military agencies like: Navy army Air Force Marines Coast Guard military departments are not prohibited from using other domains For example, the U.S. Navy can use the .com extension for some websites in addition to their .mil address to interface with regular citizens, such as gonavy.com for Navy Recruitment.

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .int (intergovernmental) composed primarily of sovereign states, or of other intergovernmental organizations established by treaty (an agreement between countries) or other agreement that acts as a charter creating the group

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .gov (government) exclusively for United States governmental existence most strongly regulated all .gov registrations must go through http://dotgov.gov. Note: Some governmental organizations use .fed.us instead of .gov, while others, such as the United States Postal service use .gov in addition to .com due to its business components.

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .Biz (Business) business website designed for general business use the name is a phonetic (sound of speech) spelling of the first syllable of "business." created to relieve some of the demand for the finite domain names available in the .com top- level domain, provides an alternative to businesses whose preferred .com domain name has already been registered by another party

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .de (Germany) 'de' is the abbreviatian for DEUTSCHLAND , which means Germany in German language.

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. .uk (United Kingdom)

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. Here are a few more Domain extensions used. .info (information) information website .us (united states)

DOMAIN Extensions Cont. Most countries have their own domain extensions. .ca (Canada) .nz (New Zealand) .au (Australia)

DOMAIN EXTENSIONS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS Find an example of a good domain (Website) Good is defined by the following: 1. GOOD Organization and Structure: Good websites are well organized and follow a structure. 2. Simple Navigation: Successful websites offer simple and user friendly navigation. Visitors must find everything they need quick and easy. 3. Original content: High quality websites focus on their audience’s needs, not on what they’re selling. 4. Outstanding Design: Beautiful & contemporary design makes a site memorable. A good website is built around a theme that matches its market and personality. 5. Speed: Optimized graphics, video and audio give a website the necessary speed it needs to load fast. 6. Site is set up to achieve certain objectives – whether that is sales, lead capture, etc.

DOMAIN EXTENSIONS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS cont. Find an example of a bad domain (website) Bad is defined as: 1. Slow load times 2. Poorly laid out content 3. Visually unappealing 4. Out of date copyright date 5. Site contains published pages that are ‘under construction' 6. No privacy policy/terms of service page 7. No testimonials (if company sells a product or service)

DOMAIN EXTENSIONS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS cont. At the end of this assignment, each group will have completed two (2) domain extensions each, .com, & .org. a Good and bad website for each Each group will share their websites with the class Note: gaggle, youtube, wikipedia, duvalschools, along with frequently used websites may not be used!!!

DOMAIN EXTENSION WORKSHEET DOMAIN WORKSHEET WORK ITEM GRADING CRITERIA Good Website Name of website: Good Website checklist Organization/Structure: Simple Navigation: Original Content: Outstanding Design: Speed: Achieves Certain Objectives: Domain Extension 2 sentence summary Opinion Bad Website Bad Website checklist Slow Load Time: Poor Layout: Visually Unappealing: Out of Date Copy Write: Under Construction Pages: No Privacy Policies: No Testimonials:

DOMAIN EXTENSION WORKSHEET Sample of Finished product DOMAIN WORKSHEET WORK ITEM GRADING CRITERIA Good Website Name of website: Http://www.nypl.org Good Website checklist Organization/Structure: Simple Navigation: Original Content: Outstanding Design: Speed: Achieves Certain Objectives: Domain Extension .org 2 sentence summary The New York Public Library provides free books, information and education for all New Yorkers. 2. This site provides various items of interest. Opinion This site is an excellent source for anyone who requires its services. Bad Website Name of website: Http://www.Holliswealth.com Bad Website checklist Slow Load Time: Poor Layout: Visually Unappealing: Out of Date Copy Write: Under Construction Pages: No Privacy Policies: No Testimonials: .com 1. Hollis wealth provides help with money management. 2. This website fails to provide the required speed needed to navigate through the site quickly. This companies website provides good services, however does not provide ease while navigating through their site.

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Reflection Finally, using your own paper and your worksheets as a guide, you are to reflect on your work. This reflection will be in the form of a short response. Your short response must be two (2) complete sentences. The following must be included in your sentences:   1) The best website and why 2) The worst website and why