: Which TLD would be suited to a personal site? I'm planning what is essentially a "business card" website for myself, and have been looking at domains. My primary site (a .com) is for my blog

@Cooney921

I really think that using your .com is the best solution if you are U.S based, however the other TLD's should be just fine if you are using it appropriately and respecting the Countries laws. My opinion.

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@Kaufman445

I know this question is quite old, but...

Even though it is for personal use, if available I'd stick with .com - and if not available, the other members of the Big Three (.net or .org). Or any suitable local ccTLD.

Personally, I'd avoid .info or .name because (sadly) it seems the majority of users of these domains are spam-houses.

As others have commented, I'm not a huge fan of using ccTLDs for general use, although .tv .ws and .me have become widespread.

But I'm also aware of the problems caused a few years back when the Government of Columbia revoked most .co domains overnight, and without warning. The .co ccTLD had been operated by one of the Universities (the story is on Wikipedia). So caveat emptor if you chose to use a domain outside of its official purpose.

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@Lee4591628

The cheapest one to buy. :)

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@Murray432

If you're in Australia, there's .id.au. Like all .au domains, every single one is vetted before being assigned to you. I tried to get a .id.au domain for myself once and was refused because the one I chose "was not a close enough likeness to your real identity".

Your milage may vary.

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@Martha676

I would use .in. As it ends your name, and if its a personal site it could lead to an interesting card.

GrantPal.in

Check this for my meaning:


www.smus.com/minimal-business-card-design/

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@Sarah324

About 10 years ago I chose .net for my mine. I'm not selling anything so I'm not a .com and I'm not an organization in any way so I'm not a .org.

Newer TLDs like .name seem like a good choice as well. .me is good as long as Montenegro doesn't change their minds about their TLD.

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@Dunderdale272

.info


The name is derived from information
indicating that the domain is intended
for informative Internet resources,
although registration requirements do
not prescribe any theme orientation.


.me

You're in Montenegro? Seriously, I am not a fan of using other country codes for other uses. I don't like things whose legal jurisdiction is not my own.

.name


It is intended for use by individuals
for representation of their personal
names, nicknames, screen names,
pseudonyms, or other types of
identification labels.


I think .name is the most appropriate one to use.

That said, the one that's easiest to remember and communicate to people is always going to be best. I like .com and .org best for personal sites.

But to each his or her own. The original intent of TLDs has been subverted over the years, people do as they please. Use the one you like the best.

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