Crosby
November 29, 2024, 10:14am
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I found a great deal on a local top-level domain for just 1 euro for 2 years, and I’m thinking about using it for a future portfolio.
Is a .com better for reaching a global audience? I’m also considering if a local domain might help with my identity and where I’m from.
What do you think?
Dex
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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I don’t think SEO matters much for a portfolio, so it really doesn’t make a difference.
You could go for a .dev or .tech if you want something cool.
Kai
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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Dex said :
I don’t think SEO matters much for a portfolio, so it really doesn’t make a difference.
You could go for a .dev or .tech if you want something cool.
I prefer .net, it’s still technical and one of the original top-level domains.
Sloane
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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Definitely go for .com first.
Vitt
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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Honestly, nobody cares about the domain. What really matters is the quality of your portfolio.
Jody
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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The differences are going to be minimal at best—a .com is usually preferred, but a local domain can help you stand out in your local market.
Ariel
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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Using a .com won’t make you any more money, so just pick what you like or what’s cheapest.
Laine
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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If you’re a designer, I’d recommend .Design, and for a developer, go for .dev or something similar.
While .com is the most common, using a domain that reflects your expertise is better for a portfolio.
Nori
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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I selected .info because it was more affordable than .com.
Lior
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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It doesn’t really matter unless your content is in a different language.
Eliot
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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You might realize that even having a portfolio doesn’t matter all that much .
Beck
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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If you use GitHub, you can host a site for free with automatic deployment. It’s a nice setup for a portfolio since the URL is similar to your GitHub repository.
Daryl
November 29, 2024, 10:15am
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I’d say go with .com because it’s more familiar to everyone in the hiring process.