How to Check a Brand Across TLDs Before You Buy
Before you register a name, see who holds it on .com, .net, .io and the extensions your customers use. A repeatable process, what each result means, and when to walk away.
published 2026-11-09
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New Domain Extensions: How to Judge a Niche TLD
Hundreds of extensions launched after 2013, from .bakery to .studio. How to tell a useful one from a gimmick, what to check on price and policy, and when to stick with .com.
published 2026-11-08
Country Code Domain Guide: When Local Builds Trust
Extensions like .de, .ca and .co.uk tell visitors you're local. When a country code domain helps, what the residency rules mean, and how it affects search results.
published 2026-11-07
.org vs .com for Mission-Driven Organizations
.org signals a cause and is open to anyone. When it's the right home for a charity, club or social enterprise, when .com fits better, and why owning both helps.
published 2026-11-06
.store vs .com: Which Should an Online Shop Use?
.store tells visitors they can buy something, and good names are often open. When it works for a shop, when .com still wins, and how to protect checkout trust.
published 2026-11-05
When a .dev Domain Makes Sense for Your Project
.dev is aimed at developers and only works over HTTPS. When it suits documentation, portfolios and tools, and when a .com or .io is the better choice.
updated 2026-11-05
When to Use a .app Domain, and What to Check
.app is a natural fit for mobile and web apps, and it requires HTTPS. When it beats .com, when it doesn't, and the technical points to check before you launch on it.
updated 2026-11-05