The URL or web address can provide clues to the type of website and its authority, accuracy, purpose and even intended audience. Look at the domain suffix after the final period in the URL (the .com part) for more information. Here are some commonly used domain suffixes:
- .edu = educational site (usually a university or college)
- .com = commercial business site
- .gov = U.S. governmental/non-military site
- .mil = U.S. military sites and agencies
- .net = networks, internet service providers, organizations
- .org = U.S. non-profit organizations and others
The domain suffix can also give you a clue about the geographic origin of a website. Examples of these country domain suffixes include:
- .ca = Canadian site
- .uk = United Kingdom site
