.org Domains

.org domains are in high demand on the Internet for nonprofits and businesses alike.  Like, .com domains, .orgs are used in the US and abroad.  .org domains are featured frequently in SERPs and have become more expensive in recent years.  In 2011, for example, outreach.org sold for $90,400.

What is the History of the .org Domain Extension?

The .org domain extension, which is an abbreviated form for organization, is one of the seven original generic top-level domain names (gTLDs) that were established by ICANN. The .org registration is available globally since it is an internationally unrestricted domain extension.  Today, .org is ranked at the third position in the overall generic top level domains.

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Take a moment to look for available .org domain names here.
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Traditionally, .org has been the gTLD of choice for non-profits including charities, NGOs, non-profit arts and sports organizations, religious organizations, health organizations, environmental protection agencies, and more.  It is an unrestricted top level domain, though, which means anyone can register a .org domain name.

What Rules Are There for .org Domain Names?

You cannot begin or end a .org domain name with the hyphen symbol. You can create a .org domain name by mixing English letters, numbers and the hyphen. To get the best .org domain name, following domain best practices including:

• memorability
• including keywords in the domain name
• relevance to your business/organization