.CC Domain NamesWhat is a .CC domain?The .CC domain is a ccTLD (country code top level domain), and the Internet country code for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This group of 27 islands is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka. After being annexed by the United Kingdom in 1857, the Cocos Islands were transferred to the Australian Government in 1955, where they remain. The islands only cover an area of 5.4 square miles (about 24 times the size of The Mall in Washington D.C.). The population of less than 600 people speak a combination of English and native Malay.
Why should I register a .CC domain name?Although there are domains registered by entities associated with the Cocos Islands, it is becoming popularized in other facets. 'CC' can be the abbreviation for many different things, making the domain quite versatile. DotCC is used to represent church communities, commercial companies, consulting companies, community centers, Chinese companies, conference centers and chat clubs. These are just a few of the more popular uses for .CC, and that's only scratching the surface for the English language. If you have a trademark, you need to protect it. Protecting your identity, as well as that of your business online is just as important as protecting you personal identity. By registering ccTLDs you are taking one more step toward preserving your trademark. It is much wiser to be the initial purchaser of a domain, than attempting to acquire it after someone else has. Another great use for ccTLDs is acquiring shorter names. It is near impossible to register common words in more prevalent domains such as .NET or .COM. It is much more likely to find these types of domains available in a ccTLD. Are there any restrictions for registering a .CC?There are no restrictions for registering a top level .CC domain. Registration for these domains is open to anyone, similar to .COM, .NET, or .ORG. More information about the .CC extension: |
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