{"id":498,"date":"2016-12-13T17:17:23","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T17:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/?p=498"},"modified":"2020-01-16T14:56:27","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T19:56:27","slug":"what-is-a-top-level-domain-name-tld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canspace.ca\/blog\/domains\/what-is-a-top-level-domain-name-tld\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Top Level Domain Name? (TLD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, are you ready to buy a new domain? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/canspace.ca\/domains.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get your search started and take advantage of CanSpace\u2019s absolute lowest priced .ca domains, anywhere!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to buy a great domain name for your website and keep seeing TLD (top level domain) everywhere and aren\u2019t sure where to start?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s jump right in:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a TLD?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top level domains refer to the \u201cextension\u201d used after the \u201cperiod\u201d in your domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These TLD\u2019s are commonly seen as: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.ca, .com, .net, .org etc. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also see the term \u201cdomain extensions\u201d used synonymously with TLD, as domain extensions and Top Level Domain\u2019s both mean the same thing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a Top Level Domain depends on your business and particular goals\/desires.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Top Level Domains Are There?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the commonly used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/domains\/should-i-buy-a-ca-or-com-domain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.ca, .com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and .net, there are literally dozens to choose from. Some you may have seen before\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.biz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.co<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.io<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.bid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.club<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also ones like .agency, .accountant and .realtor that work into the branding of specific businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even pick something geographically targeted like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.com.co<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.com.au<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.co.uk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.co.nz<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course .com and .ca would also classify as the above (US and Canada respectively). Using these geo-targeted TLD\u2019s (especially .CA) is another great way to find good domains that may be taken in the .com form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TLD And SEO<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the question that seems to be on everyone\u2019s minds when it comes to domains\u2026 Which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/domains\/what-is-a-top-level-domain-name-tld\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TLD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is best for SEO and will help my website rank?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/domains\/should-i-buy-a-ca-or-com-domain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional .com, .ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, .net and .org type TLD\u2019s are best for SEO. Picking from the more unique and newer TLD\u2019s can (sometimes) result in decreased search engine performance. This isn\u2019t always the case though, and if you want a unique .ninja, .realtor or similar, you should go for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sold on the idea of a unique TLD, we recommend going for a traditional TLD as it could have an impact on your chances of ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that we know the above, the question that remains is which of the traditional types is the best TLD for SEO. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer? It depends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Best TLD For SEO is .ca<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a Canadian business or conduct business in Canada, the best option is usually the .ca domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because it unquestionably targets a specific geographical location. The TLD .ca is meant for Canadian-centric <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/domains\/the-best-domain-extension-for-personal-websites\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Canadians can still use a .COM <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/domains\/the-best-domain-extension-for-personal-websites\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whereas companies not targeting Canadians wouldn\u2019t use .CA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use a .ca TLD, you automatically tell Google that you\u2019re targeting Canadians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this does is give you more weight in Canadian search queries. You will automatically be seen as more geographically relevant or useful for their searches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what if you\u2019re not targeting Canadian visitors\/consumers? <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>.COM vs Everything Else<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people see .COM as the holy grail for TLD\u2019s. While it may slightly affect how your brand is perceived (do people take .NET domains seriously?), there is little difference on what is the best TLD for SEO. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can get a .COM, that\u2019s great. If not, using .net, .co or .org won\u2019t affect your SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only thing to worry about when debating which TLD is best for SEO is your target market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your business Canadian or target Canadian consumers? Use the TLD .CA. For all other situations, you can choose basically any of the traditional types (.com, .co, .org) and there will be no difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>In Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top level domain names are basically your domains\u2019 extension. They can help differentiate your business \u2013 by targeting the area or business niche you work in. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help you build more trust, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.canspace.ca\/wordpress\/online-wordpress-store\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generate more sales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a result of a stronger brand identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a Canadian business, we recommend the TLD .ca. It is undoubtedly the best domain for businesses that are located or do business in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canspace.ca\/domains.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start your search for a great domain.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, are you ready to buy a new domain? Click here to get your search started and take advantage of CanSpace\u2019s absolute lowest priced .ca domains, anywhere! Are you looking to buy a great domain name for your website and keep seeing TLD (top level domain) everywhere and aren\u2019t sure where to start? 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