Why choose a .com extension?
The right address for your business
The .com domain extension is the global online standard. You're in good company with a .com domain – every Fortune 500 company, and many of the world's fastest-growing enterprises have one.
Reach an international audience
The .com domain is often used to engage with the global market. As the most established domain extension, .com creates credibility, meaning customers are more likely to trust your brand. Despite its popularity, there are lots of great value options left. Position your company for success with an affordable domain name from IONOS.
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.com domains – FAQ
With each IONOS .com domain, the cost per year includes a whole host of features. The exact cost per year of the .com extension depends on the length of registration time, with multiple year registration being a popular choice. Additionally, IONOS customers often get access to special offers which further reduce costs. When buying a cheap URL with IONOS, you benefit from the unbeatable prices, dedicated 24/7 customer service, domain lock security, as well as a quick and easy setup process.
If you're expanding your business to another market, it might be useful to register a second domain. For example, if your company is already successful in the US, and you're looking to expand it to Mexico, you could register a .com.mx domain to cater exclusively for the Mexican market. Additionally, many businesses extend their domain portfolio in order to protect their brand on the internet. You don't have to stick to the classic domain endings like .com, .org, .net or .info – new domain extensions like .online, .shop or .tech are also popular.
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.biz domainWhen the Domain Name System was implemented, .com was one of the first generic top level domains (gTLDs) created, and has since become the most popular. The .com domain meaning is simple: originally the .com suffix stood for "commercial", and was used by and to identify businesses online. The idea behind this was that TLDs would be used to categorize websites for users; this can also be seen in other purpose-designed TLDs such as .gov (government) .edu (education) and .org (organisation), all of which are still in use today.
However, as the internet became a global phenomenon, the .com domain meaning gradually lost its commercial significance and became the standard domain used by individuals and organisations everywhere. As a result, it has gained a reputation as one of the most respectable and trustworthy TLDs available. Using a .com domain can significantly enhance the profile of your website.
Yes – lots of IONOS hosting, website (for 1 year) and email packages include a free domain. Find out more about getting your free domain. And keep an eye out for our special domain promotions.If you're buying a .com domain on its own, the exact cost per year depends on how many years you register for, with multiple year registration being a popular choice.When registering a cheap URL with IONOS, you benefit from unbeatable prices, extra features, dedicated 24/7 customer service, domain lock security, as well as a quick and easy setup process.
With the .com extension being the most popular top level domain worldwide, it's no wonder that .com domain availability is becoming more and more limited. Representing credibility, professionalism, and a global scope, .com is often the first choice for business and personal websites.
Once you've thought of the perfect top-level domain for you or your business, the next step is to ensure that it's not already taken. Finding out if it's still available is easy with IONOS. Simply check your .com domain availability with our free tool. Just type in the domain name you want, and the domain checker will identify whether or not it's available. If it's already taken, you'll get a range of alternatives.