Los Angeles own domain name extension dot la .la

Top Level Domain names (TLD) are common, country level domain names (ccTLD) are very common. Clever domain name registrar selling sub domain of a popular TLD is also quite common, as a matter of fact, that is the main business of CentralNic with its range of sub domain name for domain name extensions such as uk.com , gb.bcom and many other sub domain name which they have been selling successful for years.

Not so common place are TLD for cities or region, there are only a handful of them. Los Angeles seem to be one of the very few cities to have its own domain name extension in the form of .la . Apparently, Dot LA has been available as the domain name designation for Los Angeles since 2001 but its seem to become more popular when CentraNic took over the management of .la namespace.

Dot LA (.LA) domain name is said to be most popular with Los Angeles businesses, but its available for businesses and individuals not based in LA to register. Many domain name reseller now offer .la domain name registration. The most successful .la reseller is said to be Key Systems, a German company.

You can discuss domain name related topics at Domain Name section of UK Webmaster Forum

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