TLDFYI

TLD SEO Impact

TLD SEO impact refers to how a domain's [[tld|TLD]] choice affects search engine rankings. Google has stated that all [[gtld|gTLDs]] (including [[new-gtld|new gTLDs]]) are treated equally, but [[cctld|ccTLDs]] are used as geotargeting signals.

Example

Google treats .com, .io, and .dev equally for ranking, but .de or .fr may get a ranking boost in Germany or France respectively.

Referenced in Guides

Choosing the Right TLD

.com vs Everything Else: Does TLD Still Matter?

 Choosing the Right TLD

.io vs .dev vs .app: The Developer TLD Showdown

 Choosing the Right TLD

Should You Use a Country Code TLD? Pros and Cons

 Choosing the Right TLD

The Rise of .ai: How Anguilla Won the AI Boom

 Choosing the Right TLD

Best TLDs for E-Commerce Stores

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Geographic TLDs: .nyc, .london, .tokyo and Beyond

 Choosing the Right TLD

Multi-Domain Strategy: When You Need More Than One

 Choosing the Right TLD

TLD Decision Framework: A Step-by-Step Guide

 Domains & SEO

Does Your TLD Affect SEO? The Definitive Answer

 Domains & SEO

Exact Match Domains: Do They Still Work?

 Domains & SEO

301 Redirects and Domain Migrations: SEO Guide

 Domains & SEO

Domain Name Keywords: Best Practices for SEO

 Domains & SEO

Multiple Domains SEO Strategy: When It Helps

 Country Code TLD Guide

European ccTLDs: .de, .uk, .fr, .nl, .it

 Country Code TLD Guide

Asian ccTLDs: .jp, .cn, .kr, .in, .th

 Country Code TLD Guide

.co.uk vs .uk: Which Should You Choose?

 Country Code TLD Guide

.de: Germany's Massive Domain Market

 Country Code TLD Guide

ccTLD SEO: International Targeting Implications

 Country Code TLD Guide

ccTLD vs gTLD for International Business