- Welcome to The Journey.
Today we're gonna talk about the best TLDs for web designers
and developers.
For those we call makers of the web, AKA designers, developers,
et cetera, success can happen quickly.
And one day, you know, you've got a decent side hustle
like Nealey and then next you're setting up a business.
And that means establishing and protecting your brand.
- And now fortunately, it's not challenging to create
a short and memorable web address that stands out
from the crowd just by changing your TLD.
So newer TLDs offer a distinct advantage
because they're usually a better chance of finding
the exact domain that you really have in mind.
You can also stop copycats in their tracks by registering
domains similar to your own that use a different TLD
and really forwarding them to your primary web address.
- Now even established businesses should periodically
check on available TLDs and register the most relevant ones
to protect their brand.
After all, there's no sense in putting hard work
into a brand if you're just going to leave it vulnerable
to imposters, right.
And with all that in mind,
let's go ahead and take a look at the best TLDs
for web designers and developers.
- So let's start off with .tech.
Now this one tops the list because it's niche.
But not so much that it's only suitable
for very specific use cases.
Radix the registry behind .tech is very supportive
of designer developer education.
They've partnered with GoDaddy to create opportunities
for disadvantaged students seeking to launch a career
in web design or development,
which I think is just fantastic.
- Another TLD, .pro.
When the .pro TLD launched,
you actually had to prove that you held some type
of professional certification before completing
your registration.
Now today, those requirements have loosened.
And well, anyone can register for .pro.
But it still makes a powerful statement
about your capability.
- Yeah, I think .pro is probably one of my favorite
of the newer TLDs.
In fact, my domain is nealey.pro
because nealey.com was taken.
And this was just a good alternative for my brand.
But the next domain we have for you is .design.
Now this TLD might feel limited
to those in the design space
But it still has the same potential to anchor
a powerful brand.
With .design you're calling out the process
by which you create something.
Not a bad way to stand out from the competition.
- Another TLD .codes.
Now web developers will appreciate how the .codes TLD
provides a short and sweet description of their services.
And if a potential client has a project that involves
JavaScript or PHP the .codes TLD lets them know
you're the right choice.
- And then we have .agency.
Now if storyboards and comps are your thing,
the .agency domain does a great job advertising
the type of experience that you provide.
For many potential clients this is a must have.
The agency model is very client centric compared
with the quicker development cycle
favored by many solopreneurs.
- Next up .build.
The .build TLD was originally intended, fun fact,
for the construction industry.
But its relevance for makers is undeniable.
And this is especially true now,
as technology like WordPress from GoDaddy Pro
makes it easier than ever to build gorgeous websites
with robust functionality.
- Next is .digital.
And this is one of the best TLDs for web designers
and developers because it identifies you as a maker
without being too specific.
That lets folks like marketers and SEO experts
benefit from this TLD,
which positions them as an expert in the digital space.
- Our next TLD .online.
So the .online TLD is likely intended to help brick
and mortar businesses distinguish their online presence,
but it could be a great fit for makers as well.
And from a client's perspective,
the .online TLD describes their goal,
making it kind of like a call to action directed
at someone trying to get online.
- Yeah, great call out there.
And then we have .solutions.
So register the.solutions TLD to establish yourself
as the no nonsense professional who gets stuff done.
It's a word that anyone will recognize
and most people will understand the context.
Clients come to you with problems like an ugly website
and you deliver solutions like an effective
and beautiful website.
- Now our last TLD .website.
This TLD could also be used to differentiate online
and brick and mortar presences.
But it's also one of the best TLDs for web designers
and developers.
And there's nothing like having your products or service
in a business name, which makes .website a great pick
for makers.
- This list of the best TLDs for web designers
and developers includes not only the most relevant ones,
but also some of the newest.
That should give you a nice headstart picking out something
that potential clients will respond to and remember.
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