Domain names .COM

The .com extension is the most widely recognised domain name. As one of the first ever top-level domain names, it remains the most globally recognised and widely adopted extension. Since 1985, the .com domain has been mainly used for businesses. Today, it is used for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. When it was created, the .com extension was managed by the US Department of Defence. Today its management has been entrusted to Verisign and it is governed by American jurisdiction.

The .com extension is the gold standard. If you want to reach the widest possible audience for your business or organisation’s website, buying a .com domain is a wise choice. Internet users have become accustomed to using the .com domain by default. Using the .com extension will make it easier for visitors to remember your website name. Even if you prefer to use another extension for your web presence, registering the equivalent .com domain is good practice to ensure that visitors always reach your site. This ensures you won’t miss out on visits or potential sales. Securing a .com domain will give you optimal credibility and exposure in reaching a mainstream audience.

Finding the domain name you want can be tricky, especially with popular extensions like .com. That’s why it may be a good idea to opt for alternative extensions to give yourself more options:

• the .io extension has always been widely used and is ideal for the innovative tech industry;
• with recent advancements in AI, the use of the .ai extension has skyrocketed;
• other tech-related extensions such as .app and .dev are also quite popular.

Reserving a domain name with OVHcloud is easy. Simply enter the domain name you want in the search bar on our dedicated page. If it’s available, just follow the steps for registering it. If the domain name you want is taken, you have a few options. You can choose a different extension, use our WHOIS tool to contact the owner, or buy it on the secondary market if it is for sale.