.com.au and .net.au

A .com.au and .net.au name is the preferred option for all Australian businesses when registering a domain name. Today there are more choices for your business than ever before. Take the time to discover the different options available to your business in the .com.au and .net.au domain name space.

Who is eligible for a .com.au and .net.au domain name?

Quite simply a .com.au and a .net.au domain name is the best way for Australian businesses to be represented on the web! .com.au and .net.au domain names offer instant recognition in the corporate world.

Is there any distinction between a .com.au and a .net.au domain name?

There is no real distinction between a .com.au and a .net.au domain name. The policy determining eligibility for both names is identical. Previously .net.au was recommended for Information Technology businesses; this can still apply. For instance, if your business has a technical component you may choose to register a separate technical domain name in the .net.au namespace.

Some businesses may choose to register a .net.au domain name if the .com.au version of their name is unavailable and visa versa.

Also, many businesses register both a .com.au and a .net.au version of their company name, products, profession to protect their branding. This helps eliminate confusion in the marketplace if someone else happens to register the same name in a different name space.

Do most businesses have more than one .com.au and .net.au domain name?

Absolutely! An Australian business can register as many derivatives of their business name or create separate domain names for their associated products as they desire. They may even wish to register the profession in which they practice. Clever businesses use domain names to advertise.

For Example:
Jim's Hardware and Supplies Pty Ltd may register as their General Website:
www.jimshardware.com.au or
www.hardwaresupplies.net.au

What is less known about Jim's Hardware and Supplies is that they specialize in hammers. So in order to attract a previously untapped market and boost their profile in the hammer market place, they decided to register a specialty site:

www.hammers.com.au or
www.mallets.net.au

If Jim's Hardware decides to advertise their hammers they might run a campaign called buyahammer.com.au and effectively use the link to direct potential buyers back to their website.

Who is eligible for a .com.au and .net.au domain name?

All Australian businesses, whether you are a company, business, registered body, owner or applicant of a registered trade mark or simply own a registered business name are eligible for a .com.au and .net.au domain name. You can get as many as you like!

How do I register a .com.au and .net.au domain name?

Simply search for the domain name. Find a name that is available and complete our online application form. Alternatively you can contact our customer service team and we can assist you over the telephone.