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Internet memes are ubiquitous enough that they now have their own top-level internet domain.

Google today announced that consumers and businesses can start hosting websites using the .meme domain, which the company originally filed to operate a decade ago.

Not surprisingly, Google says the new domain is ideal for websites that focus on cataloging internet memes. For example, the meme-indexing site Know Your Meme is using the new domain to host knowyour.meme.

Meanwhile, GIF provider Tenor is using the domain to host find.meme and create.meme. Google adds that Grumpy Cat lives on via grumpycat.meme.

(Credit: grumpycat.meme)

The search giant says the .meme domain is now available for use through an early access program, which requires “an additional one-time fee.” This fee will decrease…

Anyone who is all set to open a website faces the crucial challenge of choosing a perfect domain name to establish a successful online presence. You are presented with a list of top-level domain (TLD) choices and you can select the one that matches your vision and idea. 

TLDs serve the purpose of recognizing certain website elements such as owner, purpose or geographic location. Here’s a deep dive into what TLDs are and how they work. 

What is a Top-Level Domain?

A top-level domain is the last part of the text in a domain name like .com, .net or .org. TLDs are also called uniform resource locator (URL) or domain extensions and domain suffixes. TLDs are a crucial part of any online marketing strategy for a business. Every website address has a top-level…