Domain guide
How to choose a domain for an AI tool site
A good domain for an AI tool site should be easy to read, easy to remember, and broad enough to survive a change in content direction. Do not overpay for a premium domain before the site has traffic.
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Good domain traits
- Two or three simple words.
- No hyphens unless the unhyphenated version is impossible to read.
- No trademarked product names.
- Broad enough for future articles, not only one tool.
- Renewal price that stays reasonable after the first year.
What to avoid
Avoid names that promise official status, copy a vendor brand, or sound like a support portal. Those names can confuse readers and make affiliate or advertising approval harder.
| Domain type | Use it when | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive .com | You can find a short readable phrase. | Harder to find available names. |
| .dev | The site is clearly for developers. | Some casual readers may not recognize it. |
| .io | The project is a software tool or directory. | Renewal cost can be higher. |
| .ai | The brand is strongly AI focused. | Often expensive for early experiments. |
Practical recommendation
Start with the GitHub Pages URL until the site has a content direction. Buy a custom domain after at least ten useful pages are published and indexed.