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September 18, 2015

Give your personal website an edge with New Domains

If you’ve ever Googled yourself before (and admit it, you have) it would be shocking to hear that every result that showed up was actually about you. Sure, you might get lucky and rank within the first couple of hits, but there’s usually going to be someone else out there with the same or a similar name. […]


If you’ve ever Googled yourself before (and admit it, you have) it would be shocking to hear that every result that showed up was actually about you. Sure, you might get lucky and rank within the first couple of hits, but there’s usually going to be someone else out there with the same or a similar name. And that can get a little awkward—especially when a potential client or employer who looks you up comes across the personal website of someone other than you.

New Domains allow individuals to create custom URLs that show your personal brand and expertise. Rather than than using a generic domain for your personal website, choose a domain that stands out. 

There are already hundreds of New Domains available for public registration, with more in the works. Many of these domains are available for anyone to register and can bring relevance and personality to your website. New Domains can do any of the following for your personal website.

Indicate your area of expertise

If you work in or have a degree in a particular field, there is likely a New Domain out there that matches your profession. Highly-specific domains like .ENGINEER, .ACTOR, or .VET can immediately inform web visitors of your skills and differentiate you from anyone else who pops up in search results. Candidates running for public office can even use .DEMOCRAT or .REPUBLICAN domains to establish an authoritative web presence.

Show personality

Demonstrate your creative spirit by using a New Domain that shows personality. End your personal website with .ROCKS, .NINJA, or .MODA for a URL that is memorable and interesting. Because of the relative newness of these domains, you are far more likely to get the domain name you actually want—no hyphenation or creative spelling necessary.

Define your work

To create a truly informative web presence, choose a New Domain that tells visitors the kinds of services or products that you offer. Use .CONSULTING if you offer consulting services in a particular field, .GIVES if you own a nonprofit or advocate for a particular cause, or .VIDEO if you are a videographer or create films.

If you want your personal website to stand out online, you need an edge—and what better way to differentiate yourself than with a creative, interesting URL? New Domains can give your first name, last name website the wow factor you need to create a strong online presence.

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