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About .com
The .com top-level domain is the most widely recognized and used domain extension in the world. Short for "commercial," it was originally intended for businesses but has become the default choice for virtually every type of website.
With over 150 million registered .com domains, it remains the gold standard of internet addresses. A .com domain signals trust, authority, and global reach to visitors worldwide.
History of .com
The .com TLD was one of the original six generic top-level domains (gTLDs) established in January 1985 by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). It was initially managed by the U.S. Department of Defense's ARPANET project.
In 1993, Network Solutions received exclusive rights to manage .com registrations. In 1998, ICANN was created to oversee domain management, and .com was ultimately delegated to VeriSign, which continues to operate the registry today.
Who Uses .com?
.com domains are used by every type of organization:
- E-commerce stores — the #1 choice for online shops
- Corporate websites — professional business presence
- Startups & SaaS — credibility with investors and customers
- Blogs & media — personal brands and news sites
- Non-profits — .com is trusted even over .org by many users
Registration Requirements
There are no geographic or organizational restrictions on .com registrations. Anyone in the world can register a .com domain. Simply:
- Choose an available domain name
- Register through any ICANN-accredited registrar
- Typical cost: $8–$15/year