Top-level domain
.work domains
Career and service domains on .work
.work is a generic top-level domain launched in 2014 and open to anyone, with no eligibility restrictions. The word "work" reads instantly, so the extension signals employment, trades, freelancing, professional services, and getting things done. It suits job boards, recruiters, agencies, portfolios, side projects, and local service businesses (think plumbing.work or design.work) where a descriptive left-of-dot name pairs naturally with the right-of-dot meaning. Because short, literal phrases often remain available on .work, you can land a clean keyword name that would be long gone on .com. The main trade-off is recognition: most people still assume .com by default, so a .work address can need a little extra reinforcement in spoken or printed contexts. Unlike .dev and .app, .work has no DNS-level HTTPS preload requirement, so it behaves like an ordinary domain. Pricing varies by registrar, and renewal rates can differ from the first-year rate, so check both before committing. Used deliberately, .work turns the extension itself into part of your message rather than a neutral suffix.
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FAQ
What does the .work domain mean or stand for?
It is a generic top-level domain that simply uses the everyday word "work," so it signals employment, services, trades, and professional activity. It is open to anyone with no special qualification needed.
Who is .work a good fit for?
Recruiters, agencies, freelancers, tradespeople, and service businesses benefit most, since the extension reinforces a work or career theme. It also suits keyword names like hire.work or build.work where the full phrase reads as a sentence.
Is .work a good choice compared to .com?
If the matching .com is taken or expensive, .work lets you secure a short, meaningful name instead. The trade-off is that .com is still the default people expect, so .work can need a bit more reinforcement when shared by voice.
How do I check if a specific .work domain is available?
Search the exact name you want, since availability is per domain rather than across the whole extension. Type your idea into domainsearch.sh and it will show whether that .work name is free and suggest close alternatives.
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