Google already is a major player in search, online mapping, social networking and other key functions of the Web. Now it wants to sell domain names, too.
The Internet giant on Monday announced the launch of an invite-only service, Google Domains (http://domains.google.com/), to help small businesses find, register and manage their Web addresses. The service is currently in beta testing with a small number of users.
The new Google service will allow users to purchase new domain names as well as transfer existing ones. It also offers some perks that other companies don’t, such as free private registration, which keeps the site owner’s personal information hidden from the public.
