.edu's?
I was told that you must become accredited in order to obtain a .edu website... is this true? Can someone tell me what the requirements are to getting a .edu website domain instead of a .com?
Francesca,
Many schools have a URL that ends in .com it all depends upon what is available and the type of business when purchasing a domain name.
Patty Aronoff
I'm interested in this as well. My school is accredited but our website ends in .com
nuvia,
Hmmm...not sure. Let us know!
Patty Aronoff
Suzy and Patty,
I was also told that nowadays an institution to get the “edu†domain needed to be accredited. However, I will definitely check on the requirements now.
Antwan,
Agreed! .edu is saying that your business is education. It will also affect when people do searches on the Internet.
Patty Aronoff
I am unsure of how to obtain it, but I would believe that it would be as contacting you domain provider. Having a .edu adds and lends to the credibility of your institution.
I know you are able to get your actual email address changed to .edu if you go through google mail for your school. Having a .edu at the end of your email address helps when sending out email blasts and also when you have to send a important email to a student so it will not go into spam/trash.
Margaret,
You will need to check with the sites that sell domain names and what their specific requirements are.
Patty Aronoff
Don't know anything about obtaining an edu. website. I would be interested in knowing also.
Suzy,
The .edu websites indicate an educational institution. You would need to find out the requirements when applying for a domain.
Patty Aronoff
I believe that you are correct but am not sure.. Can someone knowledgeable please chime in..
