Not all TLDs are created equal. This guide reveals which extensions are worth your money and which ones are dead weight.
Introduction
Top-level domains (TLDs) make or break your investment, but most are overhyped garbage. .com still reigns, .ai is rising, and .xyz is a dumpster fire. This guide sorts the winners from the losers so you don’t waste your cash.
Why .com Is Still King
- Trust Factor: People type .com without thinking.
- Sales Data: .coms dominate high-value deals on NameBio.
- SEO Edge: Google doesn’t penalize it—fair game.
- Rule: .com is the default. Bet on it.
Hot TLDs Worth Watching
- .ai: AI startups love it, but renewals sting (could be as high as $100+/year in future).
- .io: Tech’s favorite, though costs and risks (British territory) lurk.
- .co: Clean “company” vibe, solid backup to .com.
- Tip: Pair these with short, punchy names (e.g., Code.io).
TLDs to Dump
- .xyz: Cheap junk, reeks of spam.
- .club: Niche, but renewals creep up.
- .sucks: $200+/year for a bad joke.
- Rule: Skip TLDs with no purpose or insane fees.
What’s Coming for TLDs?
- Now: Managed by Amazon Registry, .now combines well with almost every word.
- Blockchain: .eth and .crypto are niche but growing.
- Geo-TLDs: .nyc or .london for local plays, though we would advise not to take them as serious investment.
- Brand TLDs: .google or .apple—cool, but not for you.
- Takeaway: Stick to proven TLDs unless you’re certain and comfortable with the idea of investing into something new.
Conclusion: Pick TLDs That Win
TLDs aren’t a gamble if you’re smart. Bank on .com, eye niche stars like .ai, and ditch the rest. Your portfolio’s future depends on it.