Best TLDs for E-Commerce & Retail

TLD recommendations for online stores, marketplaces, and retail brands. Trust and brand recognition are paramount — customers must feel safe entering payment information.

Recommended TLDs

Key Considerations

  • .com remains the gold standard for e-commerce trust — 77% of consumers trust it most
  • .shop and .store are increasingly accepted but may require more brand building
  • SSL/TLS certificates are essential regardless of TLD choice
  • Consider registering common misspellings to prevent typosquatting

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