Without domain names, the internet would never be what it is today. Not only are they the real estate of the internet, they are also the name brands for many of the world’s largest businesses today. Domains have changed a lot over the years and in this article and infographic, we are going to break down all of the drastic changes, key stats and memorable notes in the world of domain name registration, while also giving you some key pointers on how to pick a great domain name.
THE BIRTH OF DOMAIN NAMES IN THE
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Once the internet started to gain attention in the 90s, domain names were being purchased at a massive rate, with over 220 domains in 1990 and another 9,000+ in 95.
Jump forward to 2012 and we now have over 220 million domains in the world today. This massive increase in domains can be attributed to not only the growth of the internet, but also the ability to easily purchase domain names for a fraction of the price they used to be. Some of the world’s largest
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Domains registration are usually in the $7-$35 per year range — this is in comparison to the $79 fee for a two year registration back when Network Solutions was the domain monopoly back in the 90s.