What Is a Top-Level Domain? A top-level domain (TLD) is the last segment of text in a domain name, such as .com or .net. Top-level domains are also called domain extensions, domain suffixes, and URL extensions. TLDs are important because they indicate the type or category of a website, such as commercial (.com), network (.net), … Read more
Google advises against cheap TLDs due to spam risks, says TLD keywords don’t improve SEO. In a recent podcast, Google’s Search Relations Team discussed how website owners should approach choosing a top-level domain (TLD). The discussion weighed the dilemmas of expensive .com domains versus affordable alternatives like .xyz, emphasizing the need to balance cost, credibility, … Read more
Google’s John Mueller said on Reddit, when it comes to SEO, do not pick a cheap domain on a TLD that is overrun with spam. The question on Reddit was, “Does it matter for SEO if my site is .com / .site /or any other?” The individual added, “I still have the feeling that my … Read more
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