Should I pick a .com or my local top-level domain for my portfolio

Question
1

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?

2

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.

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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.

4

Definitely go for .com first.

5

Honestly, nobody cares about the domain. What really matters is the quality of your portfolio.

6

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.

7

Using a .com won’t make you any more money, so just pick what you like or what’s cheapest.

8

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.

9

I selected .info because it was more affordable than .com.

10

It doesn’t really matter unless your content is in a different language.

11

You might realize that even having a portfolio doesn’t matter all that much :joy:.

12

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.

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I’d say go with .com because it’s more familiar to everyone in the hiring process.