When we browse online, we often see websites that end with “.ca” or “.com”. These are the two most common domains in Canada. For business owners, before you design and develop your brand’s website, you may ask the question that “which domain is better for my business?” Actually, there is no right or wrong answer to this question, but we’ve gathered some important information to consider when choosing a domain that suits your website’s needs.
Tips For Choosing A Domain That Suits Your Website's Needs
- com domains can be registered worldwide, while .ca domains can only be registered by permanent residents, citizens, limited companies in Canada, or other parties associated with Canada.
- There are more .ca domain names available because many .com domain names have already been registered.
- .ca domains are country-specific, implying that there is a close relationship between the website and Canada.
- Multinational companies prefer .com domains to serve customers across the world.
- There is no difference between .ca and .com when used by ordinary Internet users.
- Some users do not pay attention to the differences between .ca and .com and may use the domains interchangeably. So when entering an URL or email address, they may accidentally go to the .com version instead of .ca.
Still not sure which domain is the best for your website? It ultimately depends on your unique business needs. And there are many factors in determining whether you should use .ca or .com. Contact us to discuss which domain is suitable for your website.
