Build your brand with a .store domain
Why a .store domain?
What is a .store domain?
.store is a generic top-level domain created for online retail and eCommerce. It’s open to anyone worldwide and is commonly used by businesses to signal a dedicated shopping site.
Who is a .store domain for?
A .store domain is ideal for online retailers, product brands, and eCommerce startups that want a clear shopping-focused web address. It suits standalone shops, marketplace sellers, and omnichannel retail businesses.
Why choose a .store domain?
A .store domain clearly signals you sell products, helping visitors recognize your website’s purpose quickly. It supports consistent branding across your site, email, and marketing, and remains flexible as your business expands.
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
How to get the best domain name
1. Include your brand name
2. Keep it short
3. Less is more
4. Think about your audience
5. Act fast
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.store domain FAQs
What are the .store domains used for?
The .store extension is a top-level domain (TLD) that reveals the purpose of your website immediately. It’s a great choice for large and small businesses alike that want to enter the ecommerce world, no matter if they have an existing website or not.
So whether you’re looking to expand your current site by adding a store page or create a new website for your new online business, a .store TLD is a great way to tell potential customers you are here to sell them products or services they’ve been waiting for.
Is a .store a good extension?
Of course, especially for websites that intend to sell products or services online.
.store is recognized by most internet users and appreciated for its straightforwardness and memorability. It is a natural choice for an online store that helps your target market remember your website address easier, increasing your traffic and sales.
Another point to consider is that if you register your .store domain with Hostinger, you’ll also get privacy protection and access to our support team 24/7 should the need arise.
Why are the .store domain names expensive?
Prices for .store domains vary depending on the registrar. It’s a relatively new TLD that’s quickly growing in popularity, so no surprise that its price is growing together with the demand.
However, here at Hostinger, we always put the needs of the customer first. That’s why registering your custom .store domain name with us will only cost you ₦1,900.00 for the first year.
What’s more, if you purchase one of our Premium or Business web hosting plans starting at {planPricePerYear}, you’ll get the domain completely free of charge – something to consider if you’re still looking for a reputable web hosting provider for your store.
How to register my .store domain name with Hostinger?
Our domain registration process is very simple:
1. Enter your preferred domain name into the search bar above and choose the option that you like best.
2. Add it to cart and select the length of subscription.
3. Create an account by filling in the required details, make the purchase, and the registration is complete.
What do I do if my desired .store domain is already registered?
Most businesses like to have their own names in the URL. It’s a common practice that makes the address sound more professional and easier to remember.
However, sometimes your preferred domain names can be already registered by someone else. While this may seem like a tragedy, there are other ways you can sign up for a memorable domain that contains your company name.
First, try to come up with an alternative way of incorporating your branding. Experiment with abbreviations and acronyms. If you don’t come up with anything you like, check out different TLDs – .com and .shop domains can work just as well for online stores.