The name of the .MOBI top-level domain comes from “mobile” and it is supposed to be used only for mobile-optimized websites. However, there are some requirements for adherence to mobile-compatibility style guidelines for the registration of a MOBI domain name. All MOBI websites must be optimized for browsing on a mobile device, giving a big advantage of the domain, for the user, of compatible content. Webpages using MOBI can be optimized for the different properties and restrictions of mobile devices, like smaller screens, different form factors, input capabilities, availability of integrated sensors (orientation, location, touch, etc.)

The ASIA domains can be registered by any individual or company based in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. However, the .ASIA registration is also possible if one of the contacts you use to register is a contact of an entity or a person in the region. Although the TLD is relatively new and the first .ASIA domains were registered in 2008, it is well known and widely used domain. For that reason, if your business is based in Asia or the Pacific or you want to expand your business there, it is a good idea to register a free .ASIA domain name.

As mentioned, the BIZ registration is open to everyone who want this TLD for their sites. However, it is expected that domains ending with .BIZ will be used by some type of business organizations. So, you’d better use a .BIZ Top-Level Domain only if you want to be associated with some business activity. BIZ can also be registered as a Second-Level Domain name.

Of course, as with all TLDs, you should first check if the domain is available. If you transfer the domain, it should be unlocked and you should provide an EPP Key to your new registrar.

The first TLDs had some restrictions for registration that depend on the purposes of the websites that would use them. Although the .INFO Top-Level Domain was originally created for informational pages, nowadays it’s much more widely used. Today every organization (commercial or non-profit) or individual from any part of the world can freely register a .INFO domain; there are no restrictions and requirements for registration and the domain can be used for a wide range of purposes. The registry for the .INFO top-level domain is hosted by Afilias and you can make .INFO registration with any accredited registrar. Since 2000 more than 7 million domains with the .INFO gTLD has been registered.

The name of the .NET TLD is a short form of “network” and at first it was supposed to be used mainly for sites by networking companies or organizations; many entrepreneurs, mostly tech and startup companies register NET domains. Nevertheless, there are no special requirements for the registration of a NET domain name and absolutely everyone may register one with any domain name registrar. With .NET TLD you can also register Internationalized domain names (IDNs) that have the functionality to appear in non-Latin alphabets in web browsers. Not that often, The NET domain can be also used as Second Level Domain (SLD) or Third Level Domain in combination with a Country Code Domain Name (For example, uk.net or net.uk). Net registration is fast and simple.

There are no restrictions or special requirements for anyone who wants to register .ORG domain. Even commercial entities are allowed to register ORG. domains, though it might confuse the users and have negative effect on the business. ORG registrations are open not just for non-profit organizations, but various groups, individuals or any kind of sites that don’t really fit the categories of the other generic Top-Level Domains. The .ORG registry also allows the registration of internationalized domains in Spanish, German, Korean, Danish, Hungarian, Polish, Swedish, Lithuanian and Latvian.

Most TLDs have certain restrictions for registration that depend on the purposes of the websites using certain TLDs. Although the .COM Top-Level Domain was originally created for businesses and companies, now it’s much more widely used. However, today every organization (commercial or non-profit) or everyone from any part of the world can freely register a .COM domain; there are no restrictions and requirements for registration and the domain can be used for a wide range of purposes. The registry for the .COM TLD is VeriSign and you can make .COM registration with any accredited registrar. Since 1985 more than 100 million domains with the .COM gTLD has been registered.