Whether you use it for email, a Web site, or both, a .US Internet address is perfect for individual Americans, families, and local groups.

Get an email address that's all yours, not some company's.  If your name is Lynn Woo, why get stuck with an address like lynn85392 at something dot-com? The problem is, the company providing your email may already have thousands of users named Lynn, and several named Lynn Woo.

With a .US Internet address, your email address could be lynn@lynnwoo.us. Very cool.

You can use your .US address with the Internet Service Provider of your choice. So if you change providers, you still keep your address.

Email options include:

• Sending certified mail — that is, automatic notification that the mail was received.
• Having mail forwarded from your current address to your new .US Internet address.
• Having your new email forwarded to any existing address.

Check with your Internet Service Provider or Registrar for more information.

Have your own Web site.  Millions of Americans have their own sites, for convenience, for exchanging information, and just for fun. Use your .US Web site to:

• Share photos, artwork, recipes, craft ideas, resumes, school reports, your family history, etc.
• Advertise items in a yard sale.
• Post the latest schedules for team sports, carpools, play dates.
• Promote your local church or a fundraising event.
• Support your community or homeowner's association.
• Host fan pages for music groups, movie stars, TV shows.

The possibilities are as endless as cyberspace. Go for it!

Promote your business — or start a new one.  A memorable .US Internet address can make it easy to find your Web site. Many .US online retailers can help you list your site with search engines (such as Yahoo!) and take credit card payments online.

Ready to get your .US Internet address?  Learn how to buy from an online retailer. The sooner you do, the better your chance of getting the name you want.