{"id":96993,"date":"2023-06-07T16:06:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/?p=96993"},"modified":"2023-07-19T21:47:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T21:47:17","slug":"com-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/com-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best .com Alternatives: What to Choose When Your Domain is Taken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You&#8217;re starting a blog, but your ideal .com domain is taken. Don&#8217;t worry \u2013 there are plenty of legit .com alternatives out there. And ones that can actually help with your branding efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t totally given up on finding a .com domain though, I recommend you check the video below and our new AI domain-finding tool: <a href=\"https:\/\/brandsnap.ai\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/brandsnap.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brandsnap.ai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d78e3413 styled-video dots\">\n<!--presto-player:video_id=351--><figure class=\"wp-block-video presto-block-video  presto-provider-youtube\" style=\"--plyr-color-main: var(--presto-player-highlight-color, #da394a); --presto-player-logo-width: 150px; \">\n    <presto-player  id=\"presto-player-1\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pTxRcF3bh50?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playinline=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" media-title=\"We Built a Free AI Tool\" css=\"\" class=\"presto-video-id-351 presto-preset-id-5 skin-stacked\" skin=\"stacked\" icon-url=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/presto-player\/img\/sprite.svg\" preload=\"\" poster=\"\" playsinline  >\n        \n\n    <\/presto-player>\n<\/figure>        <script>\n            var player = document.querySelector('presto-player#presto-player-1');\n            player.video_id = 351;\n                                                player.preset = {\"id\":5,\"name\":\"Youtube Optimized\",\"slug\":\"youtube\",\"icon\":\"youtube\",\"skin\":\"stacked\",\"play-large\":true,\"rewind\":true,\"play\":true,\"fast-forward\":true,\"progress\":true,\"current-time\":true,\"mute\":true,\"volume\":true,\"speed\":true,\"pip\":false,\"fullscreen\":true,\"captions\":false,\"reset_on_end\":true,\"auto_hide\":true,\"captions_enabled\":false,\"save_player_position\":false,\"sticky_scroll\":false,\"sticky_scroll_position\":\"bottom right\",\"play_video_viewport\":false,\"hide_youtube\":false,\"lazy_load_youtube\":true,\"hide_logo\":false,\"border_radius\":0,\"caption_style\":\"\",\"caption_background\":\"\",\"is_locked\":true,\"cta\":[\"\"],\"watermark\":[\"\"],\"email_collection\":[\"\"],\"action_bar\":{\"enabled\":true,\"percentage_start\":0,\"text\":\"Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel\",\"background_color\":\"#1d1d1d\",\"button_type\":\"youtube\",\"button_count\":false},\"created_by\":1,\"created_at\":\"2021-09-28 15:33:41\",\"updated_at\":\"2022-02-18 11:03:31\",\"deleted_at\":\"\",\"on_video_end\":\"select\",\"search\":[\"\"],\"show_time_elapsed\":false};\n                                                                player.chapters = [];\n                                                                player.overlays = [];\n                                                                player.tracks = [];\n                                                                player.branding = {\"logo\":\"\",\"color\":\"#da394a\",\"logo_width\":150};\n                                                                player.blockAttributes = {\"id\":351,\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=pTxRcF3bh50\",\"preset\":5,\"video_id\":\"pTxRcF3bh50\",\"visibility\":\"public\",\"color\":\"#00b3ff\",\"mutedPreview\":{\"enabled\":false,\"captions\":false},\"mutedOverlay\":{\"enabled\":false,\"src\":\"\",\"width\":200,\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":0.5,\"y\":0.5}},\"mutedOverlayType\":\"text\",\"mutedOverlayText\":\"Click to play\",\"mutedOverlayImageWidth\":200,\"playsInline\":true,\"chapters\":[],\"overlays\":[],\"tracks\":[],\"title\":\"We Built a Free AI Tool\"};\n                                                                                            player.skin = \"stacked\";\n                                                                player.analytics = true;\n                                                                player.automations = false;\n                                                                player.provider = \"youtube\";\n                                                                player.video_id = 351;\n                                                                                                                        player.provider_video_id = \"pTxRcF3bh50\";\n                                                                player.youtube = {\"noCookie\":false,\"channelId\":\"UCTvgSAxisCh58hjzlMdED0A\",\"show_count\":false};\n                                    <\/script>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-38400894 gb-headline-text\">However, if you still can&#8217;t find the perfect .com domain, we&#8217;ll explore the top 10 options and reveal how to use them to build your brand. Plus, we&#8217;ll discuss choosing the perfect domain name and the SEO impact of non-.com domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let&#8217;s get right into that list of .com alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a084d089 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>1<\/em> .IO Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-io-domain-examples-1024x533.png\" alt=\"dot io domain examples\" class=\"wp-image-97017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-io-domain-examples-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-io-domain-examples-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-io-domain-examples-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-io-domain-examples.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5ceccdf8\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Webapps, SaaS, online games, interactive websites, tech-related websites<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-67a2a598\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: $40\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The .io domain extension is all the rage, particularly among tech companies and tech startups. It does have a tech vibe to it, doesn\u2019t it? IO or I\/O &#8211; abbreviation of input-output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, .io is actually a geographical domain like .us and .uk. It was assigned to the British <strong>I<\/strong>ndian <strong>O<\/strong>cean Territory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the alternative domain gained popularity in the tech niche, with several successful websites using it. A few examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/slither.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slither.io<\/a>: An addictive online multiplayer game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codepen.io<\/a>: A social development environment for front-end developers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sentry.io\/welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sentry.io<\/a>: An error-tracking tool for real-time monitoring and repairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ssstik.io\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ssstik.io<\/a>: A TikTok video downloader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itch.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Itch.io<\/a>: An open marketplace for independent digital creators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-123063b4 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>2<\/em> .CO Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-co-domain-example-1024x213.png\" alt=\"dot co domain example\" class=\"wp-image-97012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-co-domain-example-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-co-domain-example-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-co-domain-example-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-co-domain-example.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5ceccdf8\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Website for companies, corporations, communities, and also websites targeting Colombian audiences<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-67a2a598\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: $30\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally intended for Colombian websites, .co has evolved into a popular alternative domain to .com. Why? It&#8217;s strikingly similar to .com, minus one letter, making it highly memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, \u201cco\u201d stands for company, corporation, or community. If your website aligns with these connotations and .com is off the table, .co could be your next best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider these successful .co websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brit.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brit.co<\/a>: An online community for creative learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carrd.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carrd.co<\/a>: A platform for building simple, responsive, one-page sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lever.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lever.co<\/a>: A modern recruiting software and applicant tracking system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flashscore.co<\/a>: A sports live scores service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsco.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vsco.co<\/a>: A creative channel and photo editing app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c7e03fb0 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>3<\/em> .NET Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-net-domain-examples-1024x526.png\" alt=\"dot net domain examples\" class=\"wp-image-97015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-net-domain-examples-1024x526.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-net-domain-examples-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-net-domain-examples-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-net-domain-examples.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-228669c9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Websites related to networking, internet infrastructure, database services, online communities, and tech-based companies<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-59d0b35c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: $12\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The .net domain extension, one of the original public options alongside .com, has long been a go-to option for companies involved in networking and related technologies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also a popular choice for tech-based communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authoritative and memorable, .net is a trusted .com alternative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just ensure that if you do decide to use the .net extension, your site aligns with networking or communities, as that\u2019s what most people expect when visiting a .net domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a clearer picture, let\u2019s take a look at some popular .net websites:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.php.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Php.net<\/a>: The official website for PHP, a popular scripting language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.shop.battle.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Battle.net<\/a>: An online gaming platform developed by Blizzard Entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behance.net<\/a>: A platform for showcasing and discovering creative work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Speedtest.net<\/a>: A service that provides free analysis of Internet access performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sourceforge.net<\/a>: A web-based service that offers software developers a centralized online location to control and manage free and open-source software projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slideshare.net<\/a>: A hosting service for professional content, including presentations, infographics, documents, and videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-25ff9c89 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>4<\/em> .BLOG Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-blog-domain-example-1024x228.png\" alt=\"dot blog domain example\" class=\"wp-image-97023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-blog-domain-example-1024x228.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-blog-domain-example-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-blog-domain-example-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-blog-domain-example.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d5bdc368\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Blogs, content-focused websites, corporate blogs, content hubs for businesses<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b855b10\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: $25\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being introduced in 2016, the .blog domain name extension quickly gained traction among bloggers and content creators worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its popularity stems from its clear messaging\u2014 this is a blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The .blog extension is an excellent choice for writers, journalists, and content creators. It also works well for corporate blogs or content hubs for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to start a blog or content-focused website, you can safely embrace the .blog extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few examples of popular .blog websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim.blog<\/a>: The blog of Tim Ferriss, author of &#8220;The 4-Hour Workweek&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Github.blog<\/a>: The official blog of Github, a platform for software development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stackoverflow.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stackoverflow.blog<\/a>: The blog of Stack Overflow, a platform for learning and sharing knowledge about programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/micro.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micro.blog<\/a>: A platform that encourages short-form blogging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seths.blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seths.blog<\/a>: The blog of Seth Godin, a best-selling author, and entrepreneur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cc92fbe6 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>5<\/em> .SHOP Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-shop-domain-example-1024x206.png\" alt=\"dot shop domain example\" class=\"wp-image-97025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-shop-domain-example-1024x206.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-shop-domain-example-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-shop-domain-example-768x155.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-shop-domain-example.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-35f57701\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Exclusively eCommerce websites, an online storefront for physical stores, marketplace<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7ec3af87\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: more than $30\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also introduced in 2016, the .shop domain extension clearly communicates it&#8217;s an eCommerce website. It&#8217;s a popular choice for online retailers selling products or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike content-driven websites, .shop sites focus primarily on commerce. You won&#8217;t find many blog posts, except for occasional support documents or FAQs about the products\/services offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a better idea if it\u2019s right for your needs or not, check out these popular .shop websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nakedlab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nakedlab.shop<\/a>: A website selling bio-leather baby mats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beautyemporium.shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beautyemporium.shop<\/a>: A beauty products eCommerce platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oleadathelabel.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oleada.shop<\/a>: An online store selling air purifiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alienation.shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alienation.shop<\/a>: An online clothing store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/balsamico.shop\/de\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Balsamico.shop<\/a>: An online store selling Balsamic vinegar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6f87b3fc gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>6<\/em> .AI Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-ai-domain-examples-1024x536.png\" alt=\"dot ai domain examples\" class=\"wp-image-97024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-ai-domain-examples-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-ai-domain-examples-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-ai-domain-examples-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-ai-domain-examples.png 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3ac2810c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Websites related to AI projects, AI news, AI services, and even AI communities<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-acf21064\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: $80\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think .ai is exclusively for AI (Artificial Intelligence)? Plot twist: it&#8217;s actually a country code extension for Anguilla, an Eastern Caribbean British Overseas Territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its geographical origin, the extension has become internationally popular thanks to all the buzz surrounding AI right now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an AI service provider, an informational site, a research hub, an event platform, or a community for AI enthusiasts, the .ai extension could be a perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some popular websites that use the .ai extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasper.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jasper.ai<\/a>: An AI writing assistant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copy.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copy.ai<\/a>: An AI-powered copywriting tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodyguard.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bodyguard.ai<\/a>: An AI tool for moderating online content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeplearning.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deeplearning.ai<\/a>: An educational resource for Deep Learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/designs.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Designs.ai<\/a>: An AI-powered graphic design tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-881408c7 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>7<\/em> .ME Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-me-domain-example-1024x220.png\" alt=\"dot me domain example\" class=\"wp-image-97018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-me-domain-example-1024x220.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-me-domain-example-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-me-domain-example-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-me-domain-example.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-64bfe142\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Personal blogs, portfolios, personal brand websites, cleverly drafting action-oriented domain names<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e8721ab\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: $20\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah, .me, the extension designed for individuals to showcase their lives and build a personal online presence. Only .me is yet another country-code extension. This time for the Balkan country, Montenegro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the .me extension does see some uses by websites targeting audiences in Montenegro. That said, if you&#8217;re building a website focused on a personal brand and you plan to talk about your life, your projects, and your achievements, then .me can be the perfect option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another innovative use for .me is crafting action-oriented domain names. This clever branding strategy communicates the website&#8217;s purpose while keeping it memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few example sites to give you an idea of what I\u2019m talking about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/relocate.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Relocate.me<\/a>: A job board for tech professionals looking to relocate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/about.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About.me<\/a>: A personal web hosting service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hide.me\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hide.me<\/a>: A VPN provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/speedof.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Speedof.me<\/a>: An internet speed test service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.id.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Id.me<\/a>: A digital identity network that allows for secure, privacy-preserving interactions online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8c35c041 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>8<\/em> .BIZ Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dpt-biz-domain-example-1024x228.png\" alt=\"dpt biz domain example\" class=\"wp-image-97014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dpt-biz-domain-example-1024x228.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dpt-biz-domain-example-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dpt-biz-domain-example-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dpt-biz-domain-example.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae5dd9eb\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Business-oriented websites, B2B websites, business-centric content and news websites<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dca9c670\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: $15\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The .biz extension was introduced specifically for business websites. It&#8217;s like a neon sign announcing to visitors: &#8220;We&#8217;re a functioning business!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your site is associated with a company or corporation, the .biz domain could be a perfect fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, .co might be more popular and serve a similar purpose, but .biz offers a clearer messaging. Plus, unlike .co, .biz doesn&#8217;t carry any geographical connotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some popular websites that use the .biz extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citychew.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citychew.biz<\/a>: A website for a food delivery service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daplomb.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daplomb.biz<\/a>: A website for a design and marketing agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingscones.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rollingscones.biz<\/a>: An ice cream shop&#8217;s website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visualist.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visualist.biz<\/a>: A website for a visual marketing company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpdesign.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mpdesign.biz<\/a>: A website for a design studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamesindustry.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gamesindustry.biz<\/a>: A website providing news and insights about the gaming industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a476cd0c gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>9<\/em> .ORG Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-org-domain-examples-1024x526.png\" alt=\"dot org domain examples\" class=\"wp-image-97021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-org-domain-examples-1024x526.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-org-domain-examples-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-org-domain-examples-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dot-org-domain-examples.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-54b12f44\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: Non-profit organizations, educational institutions, research organizations, cultural institutions, museums, or any website that wants to showcase themselves as an organization<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5131e6d9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: Less than $10\/year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The .org extension is one of the original domain extensions alongside .com and .net. It&#8217;s a go-to choice for big communities and public interest projects. Because of this, it has a lot of trust and popularity among the masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The .org extension is mostly associated with websites centered around non-profit organizations and charities. It&#8217;s also used by educational institutions, research organizations, cultural institutions, and even museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some popular websites that use the .org domain extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freecodecamp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freecodecamp.org<\/a>: A non-profit organization that consists of an interactive learning web platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coursera.org<\/a>: An American online learning platform that offers massive open online courses (MOOC).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edx.org<\/a>: A provider of massive open online courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.python.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Python.org<\/a>: The official website for the Python programming language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Imf.org<\/a>: The official website of the International Monetary Fund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unesco.org<\/a>: The official website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-735e8c73 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>10<\/em> Country Code Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/country-code-domains-1024x551.png\" alt=\"country code domains\" class=\"wp-image-97404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/country-code-domains-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/country-code-domains-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/country-code-domains-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/country-code-domains-1536x827.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/country-code-domains.png 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8349ee21\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>When to use<\/strong>: When you\u2019re website is targeting a specific region, and you don\u2019t want to target a global audience<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2a843898\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M497.941 225.941L286.059 14.059A48 48 0 0 0 252.118 0H48C21.49 0 0 21.49 0 48v204.118a48 48 0 0 0 14.059 33.941l211.882 211.882c18.744 18.745 49.136 18.746 67.882 0l204.118-204.118c18.745-18.745 18.745-49.137 0-67.882zM112 160c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48s21.49-48 48-48 48 21.49 48 48-21.49 48-48 48zm513.941 133.823L421.823 497.941c-18.745 18.745-49.137 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L527.64 323.522c16.999-16.999 26.36-39.6 26.36-63.64s-9.362-46.641-26.36-63.64L331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>Avg. pricing<\/strong>: <\/strong>Varies based on the specific country and domain name registrars<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Country code domain, also known as Country-code Top-Level Domains (ccTLD), represents a collection of all domain name extensions designed for&nbsp; websites targeting&nbsp; specific countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as you&#8217;ve seen, many ccTLDs (like .io, .co, .ai, .me, etc.) have alternative usage based on how they are spelled or written. For reference, here\u2019s the Wikipedia link for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Country_code_top-level_domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all ccTLDs currently in use<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1570d31\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f4aebe1 gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd2\ufe0f Note<\/strong>: If you\u2019re wondering what a TLD is, I will discuss that in the next section.<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>ccTLDs are generally trusted more and seen as reliable or authoritative sources if the audience is from the same country as the ccTLD specifies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Amazon uses different ccTLDs for its websites targeting different countries:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon.de<\/a> for Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon.fr<\/a> for France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon.in <\/a>for India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon.ca<\/a> for Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon.mx<\/a> for Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And so on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30dc1eab\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eace83b2 gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re using a ccTLD domain, ensure to optimize your website content for the specific language of that country. So if you&#8217;re using .de to target Germany, ensure your website content is available in German.&nbsp;<br><br>Also, some countries use Second-Level Domains (SLDs) with their TLDs, such as .co.uk in the UK or .co.in in India. This is typically done to indicate that the website is a commercial entity, not associated with the country&#8217;s government. The .co here communicates \u201ccommercial.\u201d<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are TLD Domains and Why Do They Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TLD, short for Top-Level Domain, refers to the final section or the end of a domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/url-elements-1024x504.png\" alt=\"url elements\" class=\"wp-image-97403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/url-elements-1024x504.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/url-elements-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/url-elements-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/url-elements-1536x756.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/url-elements.png 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, in the case of <strong>www.example.com<\/strong>, we have<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dot com is the Top-Level Domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example is the domain name, also called the Second-Level Domain here<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WWW is the subdomain, also called the Third-Level Domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, if we consider <strong>www.blog.example.co.uk<\/strong>, we have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>.uk is the Top-Level Domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.co is the Second-Level Domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example is the Third-Level Domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog is the Fourth-Level Domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WWW is the Fifth-Level Domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These top-to-bottom levels help to build the hierarchical structure of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/en-gb\/learning\/dns\/top-level-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domain Name System (DNS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TLDs play a crucial role in the organization and classification of the internet. They help to identify the nature of the website (commercial, educational, governmental, etc.) and also the geographical location the website is targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Brief History of TLD Domains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early days of the internet, visiting a website required typing in an IP address. As the number of websites grew, remembering these numbers became impractical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paul_Mockapetris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Mockapetris<\/a>, the computer scientist who invented the Domain Name System (DNS), replacing numeric addresses with memorable names and introducing a hierarchical structure for better organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, you can still visit websites using their IP address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Google.com can be accessed by typing in its IP address, 142.250.64.78 as the web address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About .COM Domains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dot com (.com) has always been the most popular extension. This is because .com was one of the first TLDs introduced for public use. It\u2019s a shorthand for \u201ccommercial\u201d and could be used by non-government affiliated websites focusing on making a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/265677\/number-of-internet-top-level-domains-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50% of all websites <\/a>on the World Wide Web use the .com domain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The massive popularity comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dce84125 gb-headline-text\"><strong>.com TLD Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-05ef69ae\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M384 32C419.3 32 448 60.65 448 96V416C448 451.3 419.3 480 384 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V96C0 60.65 28.65 32 64 32H384zM224 368C237.3 368 248 357.3 248 344V280H312C325.3 280 336 269.3 336 256C336 242.7 325.3 232 312 232H248V168C248 154.7 237.3 144 224 144C210.7 144 200 154.7 200 168V232H136C122.7 232 112 242.7 112 256C112 269.3 122.7 280 136 280H200V344C200 357.3 210.7 368 224 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Familiarity and Trustability: <\/strong>They are more common and familiar making them more trustworthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0c7ea657\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M384 32C419.3 32 448 60.65 448 96V416C448 451.3 419.3 480 384 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V96C0 60.65 28.65 32 64 32H384zM224 368C237.3 368 248 357.3 248 344V280H312C325.3 280 336 269.3 336 256C336 242.7 325.3 232 312 232H248V168C248 154.7 237.3 144 224 144C210.7 144 200 154.7 200 168V232H136C122.7 232 112 242.7 112 256C112 269.3 122.7 280 136 280H200V344C200 357.3 210.7 368 224 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Global Recognition: <\/strong>They are globally recognized and allow you to target a global audience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-10f42771\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M384 32C419.3 32 448 60.65 448 96V416C448 451.3 419.3 480 384 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V96C0 60.65 28.65 32 64 32H384zM224 368C237.3 368 248 357.3 248 344V280H312C325.3 280 336 269.3 336 256C336 242.7 325.3 232 312 232H248V168C248 154.7 237.3 144 224 144C210.7 144 200 154.7 200 168V232H136C122.7 232 112 242.7 112 256C112 269.3 122.7 280 136 280H200V344C200 357.3 210.7 368 224 368z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Memorability: <\/strong>They are short and easy to remember. I know I mistakenly default to typing .com as the TLD for even non-.com websites.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4850cd7 gb-headline-text\"><strong>.com TLD Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e81ffa78\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M384 32C419.3 32 448 60.65 448 96V416C448 451.3 419.3 480 384 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V96C0 60.65 28.65 32 64 32H384zM136 232C122.7 232 112 242.7 112 256C112 269.3 122.7 280 136 280H312C325.3 280 336 269.3 336 256C336 242.7 325.3 232 312 232H136z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Limited Availability: <\/strong>Because .com has been in the game for so long, most good domain names are already taken. The problem is further amplified when people just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upcounsel.com\/what-is-domain-squatting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buy and hold .com domains<\/a> to sell them for a profit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8607ccbe\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M384 32C419.3 32 448 60.65 448 96V416C448 451.3 419.3 480 384 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V96C0 60.65 28.65 32 64 32H384zM136 232C122.7 232 112 242.7 112 256C112 269.3 122.7 280 136 280H312C325.3 280 336 269.3 336 256C336 242.7 325.3 232 312 232H136z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Lack of Local Relevance: <\/strong>&nbsp;A .com domain won\u2019t make it clear that you only serve a particular audience of a particular country. There\u2019s no local relevance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-30fd4191\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M384 32C419.3 32 448 60.65 448 96V416C448 451.3 419.3 480 384 480H64C28.65 480 0 451.3 0 416V96C0 60.65 28.65 32 64 32H384zM136 232C122.7 232 112 242.7 112 256C112 269.3 122.7 280 136 280H312C325.3 280 336 269.3 336 256C336 242.7 325.3 232 312 232H136z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Generic: <\/strong>The domains are \u201ctoo\u201d popular making them somewhat generic. It doesn\u2019t provide enough information for people to understand what the site is about. Is it a blog? Is it a SaaS? What is it??<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Different TLD Domains Affect Rankings on Search Engines?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have heard marketers or SEO &#8220;gurus&#8221; claim that .com is the &#8220;only&#8221; TLD you should use, and any other will harm your search engine rankings. Well, let&#8217;s debunk that myth right now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google has repeatedly stated that a <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/blog\/2015\/07\/googles-handling-of-new-top-level\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website&#8217;s TLD isn&#8217;t a ranking factor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there&#8217;s a caveat! Some TLDs, especially cheaper ones, have been misused by spammers and scammers, leading to a general <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spamhaus.org\/statistics\/tlds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">distrust for these extensions<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose&nbsp; one of these less trusted&nbsp; TLDs, internet users might be skeptical about your site, leading to high <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/bounce-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bounce rates and low time-on-site<\/a>. And guess what? Those are ranking factors for search engines and Google treats them very seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while your TLD doesn&#8217;t directly affect your SEO, it can have an indirect impact. The solution? Stick to reputable TLDs (the ones I mentioned above) to avoid any potential pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Pick Good Domain Names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So yeah, picking the right TLD is important. But you know what? Picking the right domain name is even more important because that\u2019s essentially the name of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re having trouble coming up with a good and catchy domain name, here are a few tips to help you out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-da672aed\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Use short and memorable names<\/strong>: Shorter names, between 6-14 characters are easier to type and remember.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1dadc275\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Easy to spell and read<\/strong>: Avoid using the same consecutive letters, hyphens, and numbers in your domain name as they can confuse users.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-077185b9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Use alliteration, rhymes, assonance, and consonance<\/strong>: These linguistic techniques can make your domain name catchy and memorable. For example, &#8220;Coca-Cola&#8221; uses alliteration, \u201cStubHub\u201d uses rhymes, &#8220;YouTube&#8221; uses assonance, and \u201cBitly\u201d uses consonance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4bc6a1a7\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Use common phrases or idioms<\/strong>: A common phrase or idiom can make your domain name instantly recognizable and memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4b5dda6\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Use personal names<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re building a personal brand, using your own name can be a good choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2975f690\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Include buzzwords<\/strong>: If there are buzzwords relevant to your industry, consider incorporating them into your domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-85640b64\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read it aloud<\/strong>: Once you pick a domain name, read it aloud, repeatedly. You don\u2019t want TeachersTalking.com to be pronounced as TeacherStalking.com, now do you?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ff3868fc\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read it aloud<\/strong>: Once you pick a domain name, read it aloud, repeatedly. You don\u2019t want TeachersTalking.com to be pronounced as TeacherStalking.com, now do you?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-320a1dd5\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Avoid keyword stuffing<\/strong>: Avoid stuffing your domain name with keywords. It can make your domain name look spammy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5229c12d\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Social media availability<\/strong>: Check if your chosen domain name is available on social media platforms. Consistency across platforms can strengthen your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-436eab1a\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Check for trademarks: If your domain is trademarked it could lead to legal issues in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use BrandSnap.ai to Find the Best Domain Names<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Admittedly, finding the perfect domain name can take up a lot of time between brainstorming and checking availability. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/brandsnap.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BrandSnap.ai<\/a> automates this process for free.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fbce3d6e\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Use Brandsnap\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g7qPGD_Rn8c?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simply&nbsp; visit the website, and enter the topic of your blog or website in the text field. Hit the \u201cAdvanced Settings\u201d to pick the \u201cStyle\u201d and what TLDs you want in your recommendation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-1024x503.png\" alt=\"brandsnap domain name search\" class=\"wp-image-97022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-1024x503.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once done, hit \u201cGenerate\u201d and that\u2019s it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BrandSnap employs AI and NLP (Natural Language Process) to understand what your website is about, and then generates a long list of awesome, brand-perfect domain names.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-results-1024x584.png\" alt=\"brandsnap domain name search results\" class=\"wp-image-97019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-results-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-results-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-results-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brandsnap-domain-name-search-results.png 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll also showcase social handle availability, check for trademarks, and rate the length, readability, and memorability of the domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you zone in on a particular name that you like, click on the \u201cBuy\u201d button and it\u2019ll take you right through to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/recommends\/namecheap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Namecheap<\/a> to purchase your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long story short, if the coveted .com domain is not available for your desired name, don&#8217;t fret. Switching to a different TLD is a viable strategy, provided it&#8217;s a trusted and recognized TLD. In fact, choosing the right TLD can even enhance your branding if it aligns well with your website&#8217;s purpose and audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recap, here are some of the reputable .com alternative domains you can consider using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>.io<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.co<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.net<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.ai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.me<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.biz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.org<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country TLDs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, TLD comes later. First you need to pick a good domain name, and for that you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/brandsnap.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BrandSnap.ai<\/a>. This free, AI-powered tool can generate a list of potential domain names based on your website\u2019s topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can it help you find a unique .com domain name, but it can also suggest names that are short, easy to read, and memorable. Plus, it displays available social media handles and allows you to check for trademarks, making it a comprehensive solution for your branding needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your domain name is your online identity. Choose wisely, and make it count!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re starting a blog, but your ideal .com domain is taken. Don&#8217;t worry \u2013 there are plenty of legit .com alternatives out there. And ones that can actually help with your branding efforts. 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