Choosing the Right TLD
In-depth guides to help you pick the perfect domain extension for your project, business, or personal brand.
For: Domain buyers evaluating TLD options
.com vs Everything Else: Does TLD Still Matter?
Does your TLD choice still matter in 2026? We compare .com against .io, .co, .app, .ai and more with real data on trust signals, SEO, and user behavior.
5 min readBest TLDs for Startups in 2026
The best TLDs for startups in 2026: .io, .co, .app, .dev, .ai thoroughly compared with pricing data, real-world examples, and investor perception insights.
6 min read.io vs .dev vs .app: The Developer TLD Showdown
.io vs .dev vs .app for developers and tech startups in 2026: technical differences, HTTPS requirements, pricing, trust signals, and real-world examples.
6 min readShould You Use a Country Code TLD? Pros and Cons
Country code TLDs explained: when ccTLDs like .co.uk and .de help boost local SEO, and when hacked ccTLDs like .io and .tv are appropriate brand choices.
5 min readThe Rise of .ai: How Anguilla Won the AI Boom
How Anguilla's .ai TLD became the AI industry standard, generating $50M+/year. Analysis of .ai's trust signals, SEO impact, pricing, and whether to use it.
5 min readNew gTLD vs Legacy TLD: Which to Choose?
New gTLD vs legacy TLD comparison: trust signals, email deliverability, pricing traps, memorability data, and when each category makes sense for your domain.
5 min readBest TLDs for E-Commerce Stores
Best TLDs for online stores in 2026: .com, .shop, .store, .market compared with e-commerce trust signals, conversion data, and email deliverability analysis.
5 min readCreative Domain Extensions for Personal Brands
Best domain extensions for personal brands and portfolios: .me, .page, .name, .bio, .design, .dev compared for creators, professionals, and public speakers.
5 min readGeographic TLDs: .nyc, .london, .tokyo and Beyond
Geographic TLDs like .nyc, .london, .tokyo explained: local SEO benefits, registration requirements, who should use them, and when .com makes more sense.
6 min readIndustry-Specific TLDs: .tech, .law, .health Guide
Industry TLDs like .tech, .law, .health, .bank explained: which are restricted and trustworthy, which to avoid, and when industry extensions add value.
5 min readDomain Hacks Explained: bit.ly, youtu.be, and More
Domain hacks explained: how bit.ly, youtu.be, and del.icio.us work, how to create your own clever domain hack, which ccTLDs to use, and when to avoid them.
6 min readMulti-Domain Strategy: When You Need More Than One
Multi-domain strategy explained: defensive registration, geographic targeting, SEO authority fragmentation, and when you genuinely need more than one domain.
5 min readTLD Red Flags: Extensions That Hurt Your Credibility
Domain extensions that hurt your credibility: .xyz, .top, .click, .loan and more. Why spam-associated TLDs damage email deliverability, ad approvals, and trust.
6 min readPremium vs Standard TLD Pricing: Is It Worth It?
Domain pricing explained: registry premiums vs standard rates vs secondary market. When paying more for a premium domain is worth it and when to avoid the trap.
5 min readTLD Decision Framework: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step TLD decision framework: 5 stages from constraints to registration, with decision trees and checklists for choosing the right domain extension.
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