Today, many people are interested in creating their own website. This is not surprising, because a webmaster can earn a good income by working from home. Someone organizes an online store and sells on the Web, while others create information resources and blogs on which they put advertising banners.
Regardless of the subject and direction of the site, each webmaster first of all faces 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 the most popular. However, the ORG domain zone is also of interest. Let's consider its features in more detail. Who is it best for and what are its benefits?
General information
ORG domains have been around for a very long time. They were first mentioned in 1985. At that time, these were the most popular so-called top-level domains. This name is an abbreviation for the word Organization (i.e. organization). Therefore, based on this, it is easy to conclude what the ORG domain means. But not everything is so simple.
Initially, this type of domains were created for companies thatcarry out non-commercial activities. For example, various charitable organizations, student funds, 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 where you can purchase a domain name you like.
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 everywhere. Therefore, do not confuse the so-called geographic domains (for example, RU, DE, and others) with zones that are usually selected depending on the activity of a particular site.
For example, COM just means that the site is engaged in commercial activities. Although it is more necessary if you need to make a profit. If the site is made with the aim of receiving passive income, and its owner is not a businessman, then he can register in any available domain zone.
Cost
Another interesting point is that the ORG domain can be registered immediately for 10 years. Registration of customary domain zones is usually carried out for a maximum of 2 years. However, any domain registration still needs to be renewed annually.
If we talk about opening a site on ORG, then today it will cost about 1000 rubles. Some hosting providers and other servicesoffer discounts, so before purchasing it is worth evaluating all the offers. Renewal is usually the same as buying a new domain name. Therefore, such expenses should be included in your plan right away.
ORG Benefits
First of all, it is worth noting that the domains of this zone are mainly aimed at non-commercial structures, or rather, the owners of such organizations prefer to register as ORG. As a rule, users trust the site address that ends in "ORG", as everyone is used to the fact that some government portals are issued in the same zone.
The second benefit comes from the ease of acquiring such a domain name. It can be registered by a natural or legal person. In order to register a domain for yourself, it is enough to indicate the minimum data and submit an application. If you act through a hosting provider, the purchase process is even more simplified.
Since the ORG domain is international and is not tied to a specific country in any way, this allows you to significantly expand your 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, you can increase traffic several times in a couple of months.
It is noteworthy that today more than 10 million sites have already been 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.
Life cyclesites in the zone ORG
In this case, we are talking about the period from the moment when the user registered the site, and until the end of the paid period. If after this time the resource owner does not renew the domain, then the domain name receives the hold status. 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 in order to still deposit the required amount of money. If he does this, the site is unfrozen and continues to work the same as before the blocking.
In the case when the user does not pay for the renewal, the ORG domain name receives the Redemption Period status. In this case, the site owner can no longer renew it. However, within 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 by 10 times. This means that if the domain name was purchased for 1000 rubles, then after receiving this status, you will have to deposit 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 remove all information from the site, or it will be done automatically. After that, the domain name is completely released and another client can buy it.
How an ORG domain is registered
Design is done in a standard way. By and large, there is no significant difference inwhich domain zone the user decided to register. The main thing is that it be available in the country of his residence.
For registration, you need access to the Internet, 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 a few simple steps.
Find a registrar or reseller
This means that you need to choose which company the webmaster will use. To do this, you can refer to specialized forums or search the Internet for which office provides the best services.
Resellers generally offer better rates. Usually we are talking about hosting providers, which, along with domain registration, also offer a lot of convenient tools for running their business or administering the site. For example, they provide mail forwarding services, server rentals, and more.
At this step, it is worth weighing all the pros and cons of the selected companies. You need to understand that a domain name needs to be constantly renewed, so you should immediately decide what amount of money is acceptable. After that, you should read 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 back. Service managers will explain all incomprehensible points and help you make a choice faster.
Registration and balance replenishment
The next step is to register on the site of the selected service. It is important to enter the correct information right away. The procedure may differ depending on whether the webmaster is an individual or a legal entity.
After confirming the registration data (usually you need to follow the link that will be sent to your email), your personal account and control panel will become available. Here you can select the appropriate item, which refers to the purchase of a domain. First, you need to top up your balance. Or you can do it directly when choosing a domain name. Let's take a closer look.
Buying a domain name
In this case, most services offer a handy tool that will allow you to clarify which address is already taken and which is free for purchase.
It is worth noting that when choosing an ORG domain, like any other, you should think about the direction of the site. It is necessary to choose a sonorous and memorable 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 issues information that it is free, just click on the "Buy" button. In the next step, you will need to select 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 choose a CMS on the provider's website and integrate it into your resource with oneby pressing a button. This is very convenient, especially for novice webmasters.
