{"id":16835,"date":"2022-02-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/?p=16835"},"modified":"2025-05-21T17:20:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T00:20:20","slug":"5-reasons-you-need-another-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/5-reasons-you-need-another-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why You Need More Than One Domain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you run a business, having a solid website may mean the difference between failure and success, and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/best-practices-for-buying-a-domain\/\">choosing your primary top-level domain<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;(TLD) is a crucial first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But like Lay\u2019s potato chips, I bet you can\u2019t have just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/domains\/\">Purchasing multiple domains<\/a><\/span> for your company can increase the visibility of your business and protect your brand from hungry competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-slate-node=\"text\">And you don&#8217;t need <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">multiple websites<\/span> to get started! In fact, there are several good reasons to purchase more than one <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">domain<\/span> for your <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">main <\/span><\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">website<\/span><\/span> \u2014 even if it means coughing up some extra cash up front. In this article, I&#8217;ll break down exactly why it&#8217;s a solid idea to have multiple domains and how this can impact your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you pop, the domains don\u2019t stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-1-people-can-t-spell\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1. People Can\u2019t Spell<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It happens all the time. Humans make mistakes, especially when putting words on paper and URLs into browsers. This is why it is a great idea to consider snatching up some variations on your primary domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, Google bought <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.googel.com\">Googel.com<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gooogle.com\">Gooogle.com<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;since these are common mistakes people can make when typing in their browser\u2019s address bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you allow for human error by picking up additional domains, you can capture spelling-challenged users instead of losing them to the internet void \u2014 or worse, a competitor\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a domain but are unsure if you should snatch up some misspelled variations, data can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/webmasters\/\">Google Search Console<\/a><\/span>, log into your Google account, and then click on your website property. Click on the <em>Search Traffic<\/em> drop-down on the left and then <em>Search Analytics<\/em>. From here, you can check on search queries people have used to find your site, making it easy to keep tabs on which search terms, if any, may be misspelled. If you happen to find a recurring misspelled term that directly relates to your primary domain, you might want to consider buying that domain name and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-redirect-loop-wordpress-error\/\">redirecting it<\/a> to your main landing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"single__related-article\">\n\t<span>Related Article<\/span>\n\t<div class=\"single__related-article__wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single__related-article__title\">\n\t\t\tHow To Choose the Perfect Domain Name (Key Tests, AI Prompts, and More)\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-domain-name\/\" class=\"btn btn--sm btn--brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-2-you-need-to-protect-your-brand\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2. You Need to Protect Your Brand<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing multiple domains for your business site can be a huge aid in protecting and strengthening your brand in a few key ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-copycats\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Stop Copycats<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep competitors from snatching up a similar domain and causing confusion for your users. You don\u2019t want business copycats directing traffic away from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rebrand-like-a-pro\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Rebrand Like a Pro<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business used to have a different name, it could be a good idea to have domains for both the old name and the new one to get customers to the right homepage. The same goes for if you want to change the name of your brand. Buy a new domain and \u2014 once the new website is built and ready \u2014 redirect the old domain to the new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"single__related-article\">\n\t<span>Related Article<\/span>\n\t<div class=\"single__related-article__wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single__related-article__title\">\n\t\t\tHow To Build a Website This Weekend: Complete Beginner\u2019s Guide\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/beginners-website-guide\/\" class=\"btn btn--sm btn--brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-consumers\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Consider Consumers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what goods and\/or services your business provides, it might be a good idea to register an additional domain name that appropriately describes what vertical your business is in \u2014 think <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">JoeShmoeCupcakes.com<\/span>&nbsp;versus simply <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">JoeShmoe.com<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, people might not always refer to your brand by the official name. Here\u2019s a real-world example. Coca-Cola is an official company name, and the brand\u2019s official website is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coca-cola.com\">C<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coca-cola.com\">oca-Cola.com<\/a><\/span>. But many people all over the world commonly refer to the soda giant as \u201cCoke.\u201d That\u2019s why if you type <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coke.com\">Coke.com<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;in your browser\u2019s search bar, it redirects appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using specifically descriptive domain names makes it easier for a potential customer to find you \u2014 and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/boost-seo-wordpress-website\/\">helps with search engine optimization<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;(more on that in a sec).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-use-of-new-tlds\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Make Use of New TLDs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Something else to consider is jumping on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/get-on-the-new-domain-train-and-join-the-party\/\">new top-level domain (TLD) train<\/a><\/span>. New generic top-level domains (ngTLDs) \u2014 like .xyz or .store \u2014 can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/inc-tld-for-your-business\/\">present a new opportunity for your business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you sell original art prints and operate a website called, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">CindysPhotography.com<\/span>. Having a .com is absolutely necessary, and it may be wise to also snatch up a .net (depending on your business). But purchasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-new-tlds\/\">an additional ngTLD<\/a> like <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">CindysPhotography.art<\/span>&nbsp;can open you up to a dedicated collection of users looking specifically for products in your business vertical. You could also acquire <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">CindysPhotography.store<\/span>&nbsp;and link it directly to the e-commerce portion of your website in order to drive more traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying these types of domains can make your business stand out in search results and highlight what differentiates you from the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"article-cta-shared article-cta-small\"\n>\n    <div class=\"tr-img-wrap-outer jsLoading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-img-lazy \" src=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog2018\/assets\/img\/lazy-loading-transparent.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog2018\/assets\/img\/article-small-ad-cta-placeholder.webp 1x, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog2018\/assets\/img\/article-small-ad-cta-placeholder-x2.webp 2x\"  alt=\"Ad background image\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"content-btm\">\n    <h2\n      class=\"h2--md\"\n    >\n      Protect Your Brand Today\n    <\/h2>\n    <p\n      class=\"p--md\"\n    >\n      Don\u2019t let someone else register your URL. Search DreamHost\u2019s 400+ TLDs and secure your brand online.\n    <\/p>\n\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/domains\/special-deals\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n                            Master Your Domain                    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-3-you-want-to-boost-search-engine-optimization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">3. You Want to Boost Search Engine Optimization<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve already hinted, having more than one domain for your business can improve your page rankings in search engine results. It is crucial to note that buying up multiple domain names for your business should be redirected to your primary landing page using what is called a 301 redirect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seo.com\/blog\/4-reasons-301\/\">SEO.com<\/a><\/span>, when creating a Robots.txt file and an XML sitemap so that search engines can index your site more easily, including 301 redirects from multiple purchased domains to a singular destination makes it even easier for your site to be indexed properly. Google will not penalize you for duplicate content with this redirect, and it is an easy thing to implement through your domain registrar or site-builder (speaking of, have you heard about <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/website-builder\/\">our WordPress website builder?<\/a><\/span>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However you build your website, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/215455377-How-do-I-redirect-my-domain-\">redirecting domains is generally a simple task<\/a><\/span>. Simply search for a domain redirect option in your site builder\u2019s interface or contact the support team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"single__related-article\">\n\t<span>Related Article<\/span>\n\t<div class=\"single__related-article__wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single__related-article__title\">\n\t\t\tThe Ultimate Guide To Web Hosting (What You Need To Know)\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/web-hosting-guide\/\" class=\"btn btn--sm btn--brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-4-you-want-to-set-up-promotions-and-special-offers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4. You Want to Set Up Promotions and Special Offers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using multiple domains for promotional purposes can be a great way to generate brand buzz and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/driving-traffic-to-your-website\/\">drive traffic to your website<\/a><\/span>. You simply register a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-create-event-website\/\">domain related to the event<\/a> and create a specific landing page for the promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get back to the potato chips we were talking about earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say your business sells crispy, delicious potato chips, and your company website is <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">SallysChips.com<\/span>. Hypothetically speaking, you just came out with a brand new wasabi-flavored chip (why not?) and want to promote it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019d create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-design-landing-pages-that-convert\/\">snazzy new landing page<\/a> with mouthwatering pictures, compelling content to convince readers that this is, in fact, a good idea, and a link to order online. Then you could pick up the domain <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">SallysWasabiChips.com<\/span>&nbsp;instead of using <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">SallysChips.com\/wasabi. <\/span>Why? Because the new domain is easier to remember for users and simpler to advertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have multiple promotional TLDs redirected and properly represented in the sitemap file, search engines will index these domains appropriately, and your page rankings can increase as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is important to note that if you do purchase a domain for a temporary product or service promotion, once that promotion has ended, you should disable that domain, hide the landing page, and update the sitemap so as to not saturate search engine results with outdated pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-5-you-want-to-expand-into-new-markets\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">5. You Want to Expand Into New Markets<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is never too early to start thinking about the geographical expansion of your business, and multiple domains for your business can aid in this endeavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, if you operate an online business that serves people outside of your home country, investing in country-specific TLDs is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve the best results in international SEO, you will need other country domains that lead to your site. For instance, if you own an online pottery store based out of New York City but sell to Europe and Canada, having <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">NYCPottery.co.uk <\/span>and&nbsp;<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">NYCPottery.ca, <\/span>in addition to your primary domain, will give you a big advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as expanding on an international level becomes a relevant venture for your business, acquiring multiple country-code domains is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-is-this-strategy-right-for-your-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Is This Strategy Right For Your Business?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While having multiple domains for your business is very beneficial in many cases (we\u2019ve obviously just given you five compelling reasons), it is important to note that not all businesses need more than one domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you own a single brick-and-mortar store, then it might not be a good idea to own multiple domains since you don\u2019t want to confuse customers. When it comes to small businesses with single locations, a simple and specific domain name is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have a bookstore in Austin, Texas, called Bobby\u2019s Books, and you buy the domain <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">BobbysBooksAustin.com<\/span>. Purchasing additional domains like <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">BobbysBooks.com<\/span>, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">BobbysAustinBooks.com<\/span>, and <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">BobbysBooksinAustin.com<\/span>&nbsp;and having them all redirect to the main website is probably unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-dominate-your-domain-strategy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Dominate Your Domain Strategy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you feel ready to start buying up domains for your new website? DreamHost makes it simple and easy to find the best domains for you with more than 400 available TLDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"article-cta-shared article-cta-small\"\n>\n    <div class=\"tr-img-wrap-outer jsLoading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-img-lazy \" src=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog2018\/assets\/img\/lazy-loading-transparent.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog2018\/assets\/img\/article-small-ad-cta-placeholder.webp 1x, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog2018\/assets\/img\/article-small-ad-cta-placeholder-x2.webp 2x\"  alt=\"Ad background image\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"content-btm\">\n    <h2\n      class=\"h2--md\"\n    >\n      Domain Deals for a Limited Time\n    <\/h2>\n    <p\n      class=\"p--md\"\n    >\n      Secure your new domain name(s) before someone else does! Click here get a discounted domain for a limited time!\n    <\/p>\n\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/domains\/special-deals\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n                            Secure Yours Now                    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you run a business, having a solid website may mean the difference between failure and success, and choosing your primary top-level domain&nbsp;(TLD) is a crucial first step. But like Lay\u2019s potato chips, I bet you can\u2019t have just one. 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