...if we're going to keep doing this, why even have top level domains anymore? How do they improve UX?
Writing "draw.com" makes it clear you're referring to a (commercial) website. But "draw.ing"? Just drop the stupid dot: "drawing".
Writing "draw.com" makes it clear you're referring to a (commercial) website. But "draw.ing"? Just drop the stupid dot: "drawing".
Recently I wanted a domain and a squatter was firm on $8k, basically just ignored the sales tactics and after some digging found the same name at an equally great TLD for ~$250.
Overall it's a win, domain squatters will start to realize they're trying to control an increasingly infinite space and those of us doing work on a budget have some leverage to not support their gouging behavior.
Thus, TLDs indicate on who is responsible for administering the domain, and thus who to contact if something has gone wrong (e.g., if law enforcement wants to commandeer a domain). (At least in theory, I'm sure there are ambiguities in practice).
Although I suppose making websites harder to find would increase Google searches...
Though now, even with a search, which “draw” result is the right one. The TLD can’t be used as much of a filter anymore.
But that can't be entirely true, or else Canva wouldn't have purchased draw.ing in the first place, they'd just stick with Canva.com.
The whole reason these TLDs are desirable is because they create easy-to-remember addresses.
Though using canva.com/1234 still makes more sense, from a branding point of view. Draw.ing vs draw.io will being confusing, especially if company names aren’t changing.
Go.ing I get. That one just makes sense, but is ultimately pointless when they already have going.com.