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ENGL 101 - Martinez - Spring 2024: Site Types and URLs

Domain Types of Websites

 

There are 4 main types of domains

.gov and .edu are two domain types used for assignments and papers

CDC:   example of a .gov website.    These are federal and state government websites.

UCLA:   example of an .edu website.    Indicates an post-secondary educational institution.

Disney:  example of a .com website.    Commercial business website.

PETA:   example of a .org website.    Non-profit organization.

Site Search Example

Google Web Search

Search by site type:

Other examples:

global warming:.edu

legalization marijuana:.org

You can narrow down to specific domain types by this search.   This is a shortcut that will take you quickly to sites from governmental and educational institutions.