.net domains are second in popularity only to .com domains internationally and are used by businesses and individuals in the US and abroad. .net domains are often featured in search engine results pages and have become more expensive in recent years. In 2011, for example, gold.net sold for $85,000.
Who Can Buy a .net Domain?
Earlier, the .net extension was reserved for network related entities, including Internet service provider, but this restriction was rarely (if ever) enforced. Now, no such restriction exists, and it is available to anyone.
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.net Domain Statistics
For the beginning of 2011, the top 3 TLDs in terms of base size were, in order: .com, .de (Germany), and .net, according to VeriSign. Also, according to the VeriSign report, new .com domains and .net registrations totaled 8.3 million in the first quarter of 2011. These statistics, along with the dwindling number of premium .com domain names, have made buying and investing in .net domains more popular.
How Should I Choose a .net Domain Name?
.net domain names can contain letters, numbers, and the hyphen symbol (though you can not use the hyphen symbol at the beginning or end of the domain name). There are a number of factors to consider when registering unique and memorable domain names under the .net extension. These include:
- relevance to your business
- easy to remember
- inclusion of keywords
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