With .COM domain names crowding the market, the fight for online presence is fiercer than ever.
It has become increasingly difficult to choose a good domain name with the popular general domain extensions such as .COM, .NET and .ORG.
Niche domain extensions such as .CARE for the medical providers, .TECH for tech companies or .host for hosting businesses
do not only convey the nature of the website, but also are bold statements of innovation and expertise.
Choose a satisfactory domain
Popular general domain extensions such as .COM, .NET and .ORG are the go-to choices for most websites, which also means that
the short, memorable domains are already taken.
You cannot obtain a good .COM domain name such as your brandname.com without paying a heavy premium or it is not available at all.
With the additional extensions added to the domain industry, more opportunities have presented themselves and you can
snatch a domain name such as yourbrand.yourindustry before it is gone.
Increase online visibility
In a sea of .COM domains, a niche-specific domain name leave an impression and makes your website stand out.
It can tell your customer exactly what you are about.
If you are a medical provider, yourbrand.care shows that you are attentive and caring in providing medical assistance.
Enhance search engine ranking
Niche domains can boost your SEO and give your website a higher ranking in browser searches.
Search engines base their ranking on relevance, and a domain that uses an industry keyword can enhance a site’s visibility.
For example, a company with a .HOSTING domain may rank higher for searches related to hosting providers,
giving it an edge over competitors using more generic extensions.
Even though the niche extension may cost a bit more, it is worth the investment and its benefits cannot be overlooked.
Maintain long-term value
The value of a good domain name with nich-specific extensions extends beyond the current usage.
The number of premium domains is extremely limited. For example, it is next to impossible to find a domain name such as
call.me or call.com as .COM and .ME domain extensions have been around for a long time.
call.COMPUTER is still available for registration as we write this blog.
As more businesses and individuals recognize the benefits of niche-specific domain extensions,
the pool of available names will shrink, driving up their value.