TL;DR: As of Feb. 13, a 10-year standard .ART domain name(Opens in a new tab) is on sale for $49.99 — that’s 50% off its usual price — and it comes with a complimentary site builder.
Creating your own small business online might be a nice way to put your talent as an artist to work, but it may be hard to stand out from the crowd. If you want to create an impression on your site visitors, you could start with your domain name(Opens in a new tab). A 10-year standard .ART domain name is on sale for just $49.99, and it comes with a complimentary site builder that may make it easier to build your presence online.
Put the ‘.art’ in start your own business
There’s all kinds of artists, and there’s all kinds of art, but establishing your brand even at the domain level might make you more memorable. Whether you paint, make copper jewelry, snap photos at concerts, or make stained glass renditions of the plants in your garden, an .art domain quickly tells visitors what you’re about. Plus, unique and relevant domain names(Opens in a new tab) tend to be easier to remember. Then you just have to give your visitors a reason to stay on your page by using the website builder to construct a site that’s easy to navigate and rewarding to visit.
There is even a chance an .art domain could lend your business some credibility(Opens in a new tab). Though they’re still uncommon, .art domain names are beginning to gain traction as shorthand for a connection to the greater art community(Opens in a new tab). It may seem like a small decision, but your domain extension could add legitimacy to your business and reputation as an artist.
From a practical standpoint, a domain extension also gives you access to more domain name options(Opens in a new tab). You might finally be able to score your own name as your domain, and any time someone looks you up, they’ll see you’re an .artist.
Get a domain name that says what you do
If you’re starting an online business selling your art, you could get a domain name that tells potential visitors exactly what you’re doing. Get a 10-year standard .ART domain name and site builder(Opens in a new tab) for $49.99 (reg. $100).
Prices subject to change.
