Webshop domain names can be seen as a signboard. Make a mistake in your domain name, and you will no longer be taken seriously as a webshop. An example of such a mistake is the name 'Choose Spain', which can be read as 'chooses pain' when written together. This is a classic mistake that still occurs very frequently!
Often, the best domain names are already taken, but fortunately, hundreds of domain extensions have been added in recent years. The .nl extension is no longer strictly necessary. What potential benefits does this actually bring for webshop startups?
Your own catchy domain name
Given that many extensions are being added, it is once again possible for webshops to register a well-matching domain name. These new extensions are cheaper to register because there are still so many available. With new extensions, you can ensure that you can register a shorter domain name with a shorter URL. Such a name sticks better with visitors. It is also possible to use an extension other than .nl to indicate the product or industry, or to clarify different departments of a company (think of Best4u.sales, for example).
But what about findability?
It is said that people are so accustomed to extensions like .nl and .com that they cannot easily imagine other extensions. This quickly raises a number of questions regarding, for example, findability. Fortunately, according to Google, you do not need to fear a poor position in search results if you do not use the standard .nl or .com extension. Google will not view new domain extensions any differently than older extensions. Additionally, a traditional extension matters less and less these days, as people often no longer type the full URL.
Don't miss the boat
Certain local extensions, such as .Zutphen, could be advantageous in the future. For example, if someone is looking for a marketing agency in Zutphen, a marketing company with a domain name ending in .Zutphen might rank higher in search results. Not all locations are available yet; currently, only .amsterdam and .frl (Friesland) are working. Additionally, there are many domain extensions that represent products or product groups. So, register quickly before your ideal domain name is already taken!
On Domeinbalie, it is possible to find popular and new domain extensions. Virtually all extensions can be found here, including the price. Take a look, for example, at the most popular extensions of 2015Of course, you can also register a domain name through Best4u Group. Feel free to contact us.