Looking for a TLD? Don't let the initials confuse you, you can have your own Top Level Domain (like yourname.com, yourname.org, yourname.net) by registering it with A Domain Registrar.
If you can not obtain the name you desire most, there are other options you may want to consider. Sub-Domains can be used as stand alone sites, or in conjunction with a less appealing TLD name. Details below.
TLD Registrations
To Register your TLD, we recommend GoDaddy.Com.
Sub-Domains
Question: What is a Sub Domain?
Answer: A Sub-Domain is one that resides within a TOP LEVEL DOMAIN or TLD. It is created by putting desired text before the tld extension.
Example: I would like to register "myname.com", but the name is already registered to someone else. I look down the list of popular tld's and all the best ones are taken as well. However, I know that Insask.Com leases Sub-Domains and myname is available.
I acquire the lease for myname.insask.com. People reach my site at http://myname.insask.com/
Question: Doesn't a Sub Domain put restraints on me?
Answer: It can, but doesn't have to. If for example, your site is Saskatchewan Based or Oriented, a myname.insask.com sub-domain can be a positive. Internal site advertising and link swapping make your site easier to find.
If, however, you have only a limited interest in Saskatchewan, the Sub-Domain is more oriented to be a portal into a tld with emphasis on another marketing point in the name.
Example: myname.com is not available, but myspecialtyproductlongname.com is available. I register myspecialtyproductlongname.com and look to various sources of sub-domains for portals into my main site. Content can be shared and the look and feel of the sites should be similar, but your Sub-Domain portals should tie Your Marketable Name to myspecialtyproductlongname.com
Over time, as your search popularity grows and your primary site name is recognizable and/or the tld name you desire comes available, you can drop your lease on a Sub-Domain and move into a more self contained environment.
