Blacknight offers over 500 domain name extensions so it can be hard to pick the right one! Sometimes you want to reach a specific niche. Sometimes you want to reach a specific audience. And then sometimes, you want to reach a specific geographic area. One of the coolest innovations in domain names is city-specific domain extensions.
Some were created on purpose; some were created accidentally. We thought it would be useful to put together a master list of all the city-related domain names available from Blacknight.
Click here to register .LONDON domains
One of the first major city domains to come onto the market, .LONDON is for anyone connected to London or who has business with London. London is one of the most famous cities in the world and the largest market in Britain. Get local with a .LONDON name – which anyone can register.
Click here to register .BARCELONA domains
The Catalonian city of Barcelona also has its own domain name, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to stay connected with this beautiful city. If you’re put off by the restrictions of other local domains like .CAT, then .BARCELONA might work for you since anyone can register it.
Click here to register .CAPETOWN domains
The first of three South African City domains offered by Blacknight, .CAPETOWN is for South Africa’s second-largest city and legislative capital. Cape Town is one of the most important cities in South Africa, so it’s only fitting that the city has its own domain extension. If you need to identify your brand with Cape Town, then you need to go local with a .CAPETOWN domain. It’s fun, hip, and easy to remember for your customers and clients. Anyone can register one with no restrictions.
Click here to register .JOBURG domains
The second of three South African domains offered by Blacknight. Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, though it’s often simply referred to as Joburg, which is why the .JOBURG domain name extension made sense. For businesses and organisations doing business in South Africa, a .JOBURG domain name is a good choice. If you need to identify your brand with Johannesburg, then you need to go local with a .JOBURG domain, it’s fun, hip, and easy to remember for your customers and clients. Anyone can register with no restrictions.
Click here to register .DURBAN domains
The third of three South African domains offered by Blacknight. The coastal city of Durban is the 3rd largest city in South Africa. A .DURBAN domain name is a perfect choice for a business or organisation in this major South African city. For businesses and organisations doing business in South Africa a .DURBAN domain name is a good choice. If you need to identify your brand with Durban and the surrounding areas, then you need to go local with a .DURBAN domain. Anyone can register with no restrictions.
Click here to register .NYC domains
NYC stands for New York City, America’s largest and most famous city. Having a .NYC domain name ensures you have a key electronic connection to this diverse and economically important city. NYC is a city of dreamers, and you can stake your claim on the New York City dream with a .NYC domain name. Registration is open to anyone, and there are no restrictions.
Click here to register .LA domains
This one is one of those accidental city domain names. .LA is the official country-code domain name for Laos. But it’s now been adopted for use for those connected to the sprawling mega-city of Los Angeles (LA) in California. So, while it still has use in Laos, it has far more usage in sunny Los Angeles. Registration is open, and anyone can register a .LA domain name.
Click here to register .BOSTON domains
One of America’s oldest cities is innovating with one of the new domain names! .BOSTON is perfect for anyone connected to or doing business with this great American city on the east coast. Registering a .BOSTON ensures that you get the name recognition you need to succeed in the big market of Boston. Whether you’re a start-up, local news organisation, politician, or governmental organisation, then .BOSTON is for you. Anyone can register a .BOSTON domain.
Click here to register .HK domains
Proud of its separate identity from China, Hong Kong has its own domain name in .HK. Though, technically it’s a country code domain name rather than a specific city TLD. Registration for .HK is open to anyone, and there are no restrictions. So it’s perfect for anyone seeking an electronic base in one of the most important cities in Asia.
Click here to register .CITY domains
If you’re not connected with any particular city, but your business or idea involves any type of city, then the .CITY gTLD may be for you. Your city offers endless opportunities, and you know where to find them because it’s yours. A .CITY domain says to potential readers, customers, and visitors that you’ve got the inside scoop and you’re happy to share. By using a city keyword in your domain name, this top-level domain is an extra SEO tool in your content arsenal. So for example, if you’re blogging about activities in your local city, you could register something like exploredublin.city. Make your city shine with a .CITY domain name. Registration is open to anyone without restrictions.
Click here to register .TOWN domains
Towns are the backbone of most countries, and they’re a huge market. Connect with it by getting a .TOWN domain name. Locals and visitors trust your keen eye and your knack for knowing the best hangouts, trendy new spots, and the latest info on the town’s one-of-a-kind, can’t-miss events. .TOWN is a versatile domain perfect for municipalities, local authorities, tourism organisations, travel information.
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