.tel Ecosystem

The .tel technology platform provides a powerful service that enables users to publish valuable data almost instantaneously in a format acceptable to internet-enabled devices of all types. With the significant amount of code and information on .tel, the possibilities of use can scale from the very small to the global scale.

This area highlights some of the emerging use cases for the .tel platform and related services, and provides good examples.

• .tel name is effectively a contact card providing a simple structured list of contact details, location information and keywords, used to represent an individual or a business. Folders can add more structure to a .tel, and profiles allow displaying different information at different times to make the .tel more dynamic.
• .tel-based solution is a more interactive use of the .tel domain, perhaps using scripts and automation to deliver information services, such as publishing information on weather conditions, in an easily accessible form
• .tel directories run large databases of contact information similar to other traditional online directories; they can focus on segments, such as hotels in a particular area, or a global directory of emergency phone numbers
• .tel service is a service from Telnic or the .tel developer community which provides tools for managing or measuring .tel domains
• .tel search engines are specially designed to efficiently index and navigate .tel domains; these complement traditional search engines for a superior browsing experience

This ecosystem around .tel domains can contribute to increased Search engine optimization. Following simple rules for creating a useful and relevant .tel domain can help you get discovered in Google and other search engines, and attract traffic to your traditional website.

As more innovative usage for .tel domains appear, Telnic will be adding more use cases to this list.