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Example Domain names
This guide gives real examples of generic (.com, .org), country-code (.co.uk, .de), and new gTLDs (.io, .ai), as well as subdomains, and how to pick and price one.
Read Full ArticleThe different types of domain names
A complete guide to the different types of domain: how domain names are structured (TLD, SLD, subdomain), every extension from .com and country-code TLDs to new gTLDs, and how to choose the right domain for your brand, budget and search visibility.
Read Full ArticleWhat is a premium domain?
A premium domain costs more than a standard registration because of its perceived value. Learn the two main types, registry premium and aftermarket, how pricing works across extensions like .com, .io and .ai, why renewal fees differ, and how to decide whether paying the premium is worth it.
Read Full ArticleUse a custom domain name instead of relying on a third-party subdomain
A custom domain (like yourbrand.com) is a web address you buy and own instead of a platform subdomain. Learn what it is, how to buy one through an accredited provider, how to connect it via DNS records or nameservers, and how to choose the right name.
Read Full ArticleDomain extensions: a complete guide and list of TLDs
Learn what domain extensions (TLDs) are, the different types available, what they signal to users, how they affect trust, costs, SEO, and AI, plus how to choose the right extension for your website or business.
Read Full ArticleFirst level domain: The TLD at the top of the domain name hierarchy
Learn what a first-level domain (TLD) is, how domain levels work, the differences between gTLDs, ccTLDs, sponsored and infrastructure domains, official country sub-levels like .co.uk, and how to choose the right domain extension for your website.
Read Full ArticleAll about the .it domain name
Learn what the .it domain is, who can register one, and when it makes sense over .com or .eu. This guide covers eligibility rules, trustee services, SEO implications, domain hacks, pricing, and the key differences that make Italy’s country-code domain unique.
Read Full ArticleParts of a Domain Name
Learn the different parts of a domain name, including subdomains, second-level domains (SLDs), and top-level domains (TLDs). Understand how each component works, how they fit into a URL, and how to choose the right domain structure for branding, DNS, and SEO.
Read Full ArticleAll about the .io domain Name
The .io domain name has one of the most fascinating stories of any domain extension. What began as the country-code domain for a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean became the online home of some of the world’s best-known startups, developer tools, and SaaS companies.
Read Full ArticleAll about the .gg domain Name
The .gg domain means two things at once: Guernsey's country code, and "good game" to every player alive. That double meaning made a tiny island's extension a global favorite for gaming brands like discord.gg. Learn who can register one, why it costs more, and how Google treats it for SEO.
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