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Key takeaways:
Objective: The scarcity of brandable .com domain names has led businesses to consider a range of alternative extensions. However, a lack of familiarity with alternate domains among consumers can harm credibility and memorability. To help brands choose, we surveyed consumers’ familiarity with various popular alternative extensions.
Question: How familiar are you with the following domain extensions? Domains surveyed:
Audience: A representative panel of American consumers aged 18 – 64.
How familiar are you with the following domain extensions?
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How familiar are you with the following domain extensions?
How familiar are you with the following domain extensions?
How familiar are you with the following domain extensions?
How familiar are you with the following domain extensions?
How familiar are you with the following domain extensions?
How familiar are you with the following domain extensions?
Younger consumers, men and those working in or adjacent to the tech industry demonstrate greater familiarity with alternative domains. This shows that domains beyond .com can offer new brands significant value and provide a strong platform for online success — but only if you know your audience.
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Grant Polachek is Chief Growth Officer at Atom.com. With 15 years experience in marketing, he has run market research projects for brands like Dell, Hilton, and Alibaba. Grant has expertise in a range of topics including domain names, naming and digital marketing.
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