Domain names: .net

The domain name .net is a generic top-level domain name used for websites. The name is derived from network, indicating its originally intended purpose for organisations involved in networking technologies. It is still popular with network operators, and is often treated as an alternate to com.

Who is it for: primarily commercial organisations, but any organisation may use it

Cost: $30 + GST per 12 months

Restrictions: none

What it communicates to viewers: ‘foobar.net’ tells viewers ‘my organisation’s name is Foobar and it is likely to be a business’

Further information: it is more important to secure the .com and .com.au variants of your domain name, however it is still good to secure the .net and .net.au variants to protect your branding