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Get a dot-com for every alternative extension
April 14, 2023- Smartynames will now check if your desired domain name is available in both the alternative extension and the classic .com extension.
- .com domains are still the most recognizable names, so do not overlook the importance of a .com domain when choosing your new website address.
- Dot-com will increase the recognition of your website, making it easier for people to find you.
Are you looking for a new domain name? With the many alternative extensions available today, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for you. While these alternative extensions can be a great way to find short and available domain names, the fact remains that .com domains are still the most recognizable. At Smartynames, we understand the importance of having a .com domain for your website. When we started, we only offered a way to find .com domains. Then over time by requests from our users we explanded our domain name generator to include hacked domains, short domains, and all kinds of creative names as well. We even made it easier to find every alternative extension. Now, after some research and analysis, we are once again putting more focus on .COM extensions, and bringing them back with every search. When you visit our buy-now page to purchase a domain with an alternative extension, we now show you if a .com domain is available, every time. This means that you can easily check if your desired domain name is available in both the alternative extension you wanted and the classic .com extension. For example, if you tried looking for the following business - We are a platform for finding offices and coworking spaces near me. - the search will return both CoPlace(.works) and CoPlaceWorks(.com). Then it is up to you if you'd like to buy just one, or both. Why is this important? The .com extension has been around since the beginning of the internet and has become synonymous with websites. It is the first thing that pops into people's heads when they think of a website address. By generating for a .com domain name, you are increasing the recognition of your website, making it easier for people to find you. As a rule of thumb, if the visitors are coming to you because you gave them a web address, alternative extensions are awesome. But if they are coming because they heard your business name someplace, and typed it into the browser, the results might not be a great if you are not using a .com. So, don't overlook the importance of a .com domain when choosing your new website address. Head to Smartynames and check if your desired domain name is available in both the alternative extension and the classic .com extension. Ensure that you are making the right choice for your website and boost your online presence today. Visit our dedicated TLD generation page if you wish to exclusively generate domain names with .com. And of course, if you are looking for alternative TLDs, we now offer a way to also search business and domain names with alternative TLDs.
The Great Internet Illusion
Recommended:We found that about half of all .COM domains are unused, around 72-96% of alternative TLDs are basically unused too, and domain squatters are spending 2 Billion dollars a year on hoarding, and that is just for .COMs.
Why are domains so expensive?
From the blog:The high prices of domain names are largely due to domain investors' need to cover losses from the majority of their portfolio by selling a small percentage at a premium, necessitating a large portfolio and higher sale prices to turn a substantial profit.
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From the blog:Smartynames Reverse Name Search generates cost-effective, creative domain names for businesses and individuals, by analyzing their preferred domain names. In just a few seconds, this tool saves a significant amount of money, while providing a unique and perfectly suited online identity.