The municipality in question also had an internal software program running that referred to the .nl domain, causing employee information to fall directly into the wrong hands. In the meantime, the municipality has secured the .nl domain name and reported the data breach to the Dutch Data Protection Authority.
 

Which domain name extension is suitable for your organization?

A .frl domain name is used by companies and organizations that want to profile themselves within Friesland and conveys trust to Frisian users. However, we advise always registering the .nl domain name as well.

You can register all domain extensions with your organization name, but often they are already taken. Therefore, choose domain names based on the purpose of the website and the target audience. Currently, there are about 368.4 million domain names in use.

.nl domain name – register a .nl domain for a focus on the Dutch market. It conveys local reliability and helps with search engine optimization in the Netherlands. Dutch visitors trust and remember a .nl domain faster than other extensions. In addition, it protects your brand name locally.

.com domain name – mainly used by companies operating internationally. This is one of the most used extensions worldwide, with about 157.2 million domain names. The domain name has universal recognition and is considered professional. In search engines, a .com domain name offers SEO advantages for international searches. A .com domain name has no geographical restrictions.

.eu domain name – This is used when the organization targets a European audience. The domain name has an international look with a European focus and identity. In European trade, you are not tied to a specific country (such as .nl .de .fr). Registering a .eu domain name can help protect the brand name and prevent other companies from registering a European variant.

.org domain name – usually used by non-profit organizations, foundations or social initiatives. This type of domain name conveys trust and credibility to visitors. These are often websites that are informative and service-oriented. The .org extension has a more public rather than commercial appearance.

.shop .store – these extensions are often used for webshops, indicating that it is an e-commerce website. This can be useful for buyers of products. When a desired domain name with .com is already taken, .shop or .store are often chosen for online stores. The extensions .shop and .store are international and not limited to a Dutch audience.

.net (network) – originally intended for networks and tech companies, often used by internet providers and startups. This domain name is also used when .com is taken. The commercial appearance is slightly less than that of a .com domain name.

.co – this modern alternative to .com is popular among startups, creative companies and international brands. It is often chosen when .com is taken. .co has no geographical restriction and targets a global audience. Originally .co was the country code of Colombia, but it is now widely used.

.info – ideal for informative websites and knowledge platforms. Less popular than .com, .org and .net, but perfect for knowledge bases, news platforms and educational sites and blogs.
 

Which domain name do you choose?

There are many other lesser-known extensions: .biz, .io, .edu, .gov, .tv, .me, .art, .online, .travel, .music. Which domain extension do you choose? Contact us today contact.