When you think of German domains, that’s what comes to mind From-Domain a. However, there are a number of domains that are explicitly aimed at the German-speaking area. Some of them address specific sectors in Germany.
FRL-Domains
(Friesland domain)
GMBH-Domains
Why can these German-language domains be helpful for German companies?
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Targeted approach to the target group:
- German TLDs speak directly to local target groups and create trust.
- Customers associate a regional domain with local expertise and relevant services.
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Improved search engine ranking (SEO):
- Search engines like Google often rank regional domains better in local searches.
- The domain ending can contain relevant keywords and thus increase findability (e.g. “car.buy” or “apartment.real estate”).
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Branding and recognition:
- German TLDs can be more concise and memorable.
- They appear professional and modern, which strengthens the company’s image.
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Clarity and context:
- Customers immediately recognize the purpose or offer of the website.
- For example, “schule.berlin” immediately signals that it is an educational institution in Berlin.
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Diversity and availability:
- Many German TLDs offer a larger selection of freely available domain names, compared to classic TLDs such as .de or .com.
- Companies can register shorter and more concise domains.
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Relevance for specific industries:
Industry-related domains such as .real estate or .travel highlight specific offers.
What are the conclusions? By choosing suitable German nTLDs, companies can specifically address their target group, stand out from competitors and strategically optimize their online presence. Regional and industry-specific domains in particular offer excellent opportunities for brand building and search engine optimization.
Hans-Peter Oswald
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In 2018, Secura ended up among the best at the industry award. In 2016, Secura won the “Ai Intellectual Property Award 2016” as “Best International Domain Registration Firm – Germany”. Secura was qualified as an innovator at the “Innovation Prize IT of the Initiative Mittelstand 2016” and was also recognized as one of the best in the area of e-commerce at the “Innovation Prize IT of the Initiative Mittelstand 2016”. Secura GmbH ended up among the best at the 2012 Initiative Mittelstand IT Innovation Prize and the 2012 Industry Prize. At the HOSTING & SERVICE PROVIDER AWARD 2012, Secura narrowly missed being nominated as the winner.
Since 2013, Secura has also been very active in the new top level domains. Secura registers trademarks for the Sunrise Period as an Official Agent of the Trade Mark Clearinghouse.
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