Today, many are interested in creating their own site. This is not surprising, because the webmaster can get a good income, working from home. Someone organizes an online store and sells on the Web, while others create information resources and blogs on which they place advertising banners.
Regardless of the topic and direction of the site, each webmaster first of all raises the question of which domain zone to register his resource in. On the territory of the Russian Federation, sites with the prefix RU at the end are most popular. However, the ORG domain zone is also of interest. Consider its features in more detail. For whom is it more suitable and what advantages does it have?
general information
ORG domains appeared a long time ago. They were first talked about in 1985. At that time, these were the most popular domains of the so-called top level. This name is an abbreviation of the word Organization (i.e., organization). Therefore, based on this, it is not difficult to conclude what the ORG domain means. But not so simple.
Initially, domains of this type were created for companies that carry out non-profit activities. For example, various charitable organizations, student foundations, committees, etc., were registered in this domain zone.
Today, anyone can register an ORG domain. To do this, it is enough to have access to the Internet and find a site on which you can purchase your favorite domain name.
Interesting
If we talk about which country the ORG domain belongs to, then it does not belong to any particular state. Like COM, it means that it is a worldwide domain name that can be used universally. Therefore, do not confuse the so-called geographical domains (for example, RU, DE, etc.) with zones that are usually selected depending on the activity of a particular site.
For example, COM just means that the site is doing business. Although more this is necessary if it is necessary to make a profit. If the site is made with the aim of obtaining passive income, and its owner is not a businessman, then it can be registered in any available domain zone.
Cost
Another interesting point is that the ORG domain can be registered immediately for 10 years. Registration of habitual domain zones is usually carried out for a maximum of 2 years. However, the registration of any domain still needs to be renewed annually.
If we talk about opening a site on ORG, today it will cost about 1000 rubles. Some hosting providers and other services offer discounts, so you should evaluate all offers before purchasing. The renewal is usually the same as the purchase of a new domain name. Therefore, such costs should immediately be included in your plan.
Benefits of ORG
First of all, it is worth noting that the domains of this zone are mainly aimed at non-profit structures, more precisely, the owners of such organizations prefer to register as ORGs. Typically, users are credible with the address of the site, which ends in "ORG", since everyone is used to the fact that some state portals are issued in the same zone.
The second advantage is related to the simplicity of acquiring such a domain name. It can be registered by an individual or legal entity. In order to arrange a domain for yourself, it is enough to specify the minimum data and place an application. If you act through a hosting provider, the purchase process is even more simplified.
Since the ORG domain is international and does not bind to a specific country, this allows you to significantly expand the audience. Thus, it is possible to cover not only the Russian Federation, but also other large countries. If you adapt the resource for English-speaking users, then you can increase traffic several times in a couple of months.
It is noteworthy that today more than 10 million sites are already registered in this domain zone. This once again confirms that this is a good solution for both a business project and a regular information site.
The life cycle of sites in the ORG zone
In this case, we are talking about the period from the moment the user registered the site until the end of the paid term. If after this time the resource owner does not renew the domain, the domain name receives the status hold. In fact, the site is frozen, another person cannot start using it for the next month. These 30 days are given to the owner of the resource to still make the necessary amount of money. If he does, the site will unfreeze and continue to work the same way as before blocking.
In case the user does not pay for the renewal, the domain name ORG receives the status of Redemption Period. In this case, the site owner can no longer renew it. However, for another 30 days, he has the right to try to redeem it. But you need to be prepared for the fact that in this case the amount can be increased 10 times. This means that if a domain name was bought for 1000 rubles, then after obtaining this status you will have to pay about 10 thousand "wooden" ones.
If during all two months the user does not take any measures to buy out his resource, then he is completely deleted. The site owner will have 15 days to delete all information from it, or it will be done automatically. After that, the domain name is completely released and another client can buy it.
How to register an ORG domain
Registration takes place in a standard way. By and large, there is not much difference in which domain zone the user decided to register. The main thing is that it be available in the country of his residence.
To register, you need Internet access, a browser and the ability to pay for purchases on the Web. For example, you can use a plastic card or register a virtual wallet. After that, you need to follow some simple steps.
Find a registrar or reseller
This means that you need to choose the services of which company the webmaster will use. To do this, you can go to the relevant forums or search on the Internet which office provides the best services.
Resellers generally have better rates. Usually we are talking about hosting providers, which along with domain registration also offer a lot of convenient tools for running your business or site administration. For example, they provide mail forwarding services, server rental services and much more.
At this step, it is worth weighing all the pros and cons of the selected companies. You need to understand that the domain name must be constantly renewed, so you should immediately decide what amount of money is acceptable. After that, you should familiarize yourself with the FAQ section of the selected organization. There you can see more detailed information about tariffs, services and more. If necessary, do not be afraid to write in feedback. Service managers will explain all incomprehensible points and help you make a choice faster.
Registration and balance replenishment
At the next stage, you need to register on the site of the selected service. You should immediately indicate the correct data. The procedure may differ depending on whether the webmaster is an individual or a legal entity.
After confirming the registration data (usually for this you need to follow the link that will be sent by e-mail), your personal account and control panel will become available. Here you can select the appropriate item that says about buying a domain. Preliminary, you should immediately replenish your balance. Or you can do this directly during the selection of a domain name. Let's consider in more detail.
Buying a domain name
In this case, most services offer a convenient tool that will clarify which address is already taken and which is free to buy.
It is worth noting that when choosing an ORG domain, like any other, it is worth considering the direction of the site. You must select a sonorous and catchy name. It is better not to give preference to long and incomprehensible words. This only confuses users.
After the domain name is selected and the system provides information that it is free, just click on the "Buy" button. At the next stage, you will need to choose a payment method and wait a few minutes until the purchase passes to the new owner. As a rule, after a few hours you can safely use the domain name and install the "engine" on the site. If you use hosting services, then, as a rule, you can select CMS on the provider's website and integrate it into your resource with the click of a button. This is very convenient, especially for beginner webmasters.