What are the registration requirements for .LB domains?
.COM.LB:
In order to register in this extension, the domain owner must meet the following requirements:
- The owner must have an administrative contact in Lebanon.
If you do not meet these requirements, we can register the domain in the name of our local representatives and then make it available to you. This option has an additional cost (Trustee Service).
.NET.LB:
In order to register in this extension, the domain owner must meet the following requirements:
- The owner should be an officially registered Internet Service Provider (ISP) company or organization in Lebanon.
- The owner must have an administrative contact in Lebanon.
.ORG.LB:
In order to register in this extension, the domain owner must meet the following requirements:
- The owner should be a licensed Lebanese not-for-profit organization or an International organization with an official status in Lebanon (license issued by the Lebanese Ministry of Interior Affairs).
- The owner must have an administrative contact in Lebanon.
What does .LB stand for?
.LB represents the official domain extension or the internet country code top level domain (ccTLD) of Lebanon. It was introduced in 1993 and was intended for entities affiliated with this country. Lebanese Domain Registry (LBDR) is the authorized body for carrying out its registry.
Aside from usage as Lebanon’s two-letter country code, LB is also used as an acronym for other words. Popular meaning of LB include: pound (unit of measurement), low battery (text messaging), Labrador (dog breed), Laguna Beach (location in California), Libra (Latin) and Lutheran Brotherhood (organization).
Why register a .LB domain?
Lebanon is classified by World Bank as a developing country. Its economic activities are primarily reliant on the service industries and banking sectors. Because it is located at the center of three continents (Asia, Europe and Africa), this ancient-old territory is an important route for businesses engaged in service, finance, tourism and trade. Overseas investors are attracted to its unrestricted capital movement and low taxation rates. On the other hand, tourists are enticed by its long history and unique culture.
If your company is starting a business in Lebanon, consider buying a .LB domain extension. Doing so will benefit your firm in many ways:
- Owning a website ending with .LB extension is a professional way to popularize your brand name in the Lebanese digital market.
- It reinforces your company’s connection with Lebanon so local consumers won’t find your brand too “foreign” and they will be more interested to try it.
- It creates a strong impression of professionalism and commitment. When your audiences see that you are using Lebanon’s country code domain, they know that you are serious in serving local consumers.
- It instantly localizes your website which is essential in becoming successful in Lebanon. More Lebanese will be attracted to engage with your website when they see the .LB domain suffix.
- Increase your company revenues as high quality leads are driven to your website. This happens because country code domain affects organic SEO positively.
- Be able to register the exact spelling or website name that you want for your firm. This is difficult to do with a generic .COM suffix since popular words are already registered. With .LB domain extension, you still have a chance to buy premium domains at a price that you can afford.
- .LB extensions are good for domain hacking. Businesses engage in breeding dogs can use this domain suffix in the context of Labrador. LB domain suffix is also ideal for companies operating in Laguna Beach California.
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