The top-level domain (TLD) of IMDB is “.com”. A top-level domain is the end part of a web address, vouched to the right of the dot, also known as a “domain extension”. TLDs are controlled and managed worldwide by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The types of TLDs recognized by ICANN includes Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) like .com, .org, .net and so forth, and Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs), which signify the country or a specific territory, such as .uk for United Kingdom, .us for United States and so forth.
According to studies conducted by ICANN, as of the third quarter of 2020, the most popular TLD is .com, making up more than 40% of all registered domain names.
IMDB stands for “Internet Movie Database”. It is an online database that provides comprehensive information about films, television programs, video games and internet streams, including cast, production crew, plot summaries, ratings and critical reviews. It is currently owned by Amazon. The website’s domain, in accordance with its TLD assignment is “https://www.imdb.com”.
The .com TLD is commonly used globally for commercial websites, implying that the website is a business or commercial entity. Although intended for business entities when first introduced, the .com TLD has no registration restrictions and is presently used by various types of entities including non-profit organizations, schools, and private individuals.
TLDs play a key role in how users identify and navigate the internet. They guide internet users to the right website without needing to remember the numeric IP address of a website. Therefore, the choice of a TLD is important in website branding, marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO).
Other examples of .com domains include “https://www.google.com”, “https://www.facebook.com”, “https://www.amazon.com”, where Google is a search engine and technology company, Facebook is a social networking company, and Amazon is an e-commerce and technology company.
The sources that I used to construct this response include:
1. “Overview of Domains” by Network Solutions.
2. “Internet Domain Names: Background and Policy Issues” by CRS Report for Congress.
3. “Most Popular Top-Level Domains” by Statista.
4. ICANN’s official website.
5. The official IMDB website.
These sources provide useful references on top-level domain names, their importance, and examples. They also provide certain statistics regarding the popularity of different TLDs.
