85% of Canadians prefer to be on a .CA domain than a .com when supporting local businesses.*
*Research conducted in 2022 by the Strategic Counsel
Set your business up for success
Secure your brand online, drive site traffic and cater to customers with a .CA
Secure your business name in Canada
With around 3 million .CA domain names registered—versus over 160 million .com domains—there’s a far better chance the domain you want for your business is available as a .CA!
Customers prefer .CA when shopping online
Canadians are 4x more likely to shop at a .CA website than a .com*
*Research conducted in 2022 by the Strategic Counsel
Be discoverable in online search results
Your .CA domain name tells Google that your business and website are Canadian. This helps make it far more relevant to visitors searching for local Canadian results.
When to choose a .CA for your business
You should get a .CA if you’re...
A local, Canadian business
Restaurants are the ultimate example. If you’re operating a restaurant in Canada, you can expect that all your website visitors will be in your area, so a .CA domain is the best fit.
A business that sells products or services to the Canadian market
Choosing a .CA domain for your business tells your customers at first glance that your prices are in Canadian dollars and that you ship to Canada.
A business that operates in many countries, including Canada
It is important to have a version of your business’s website that is modified specifically for a Canadian audience— a great way to start is getting a .CA domain. You can register the .com version of your domain as well if you are planning to target an international audience or if you want to protect your brand.
Your questions, answered
Learn how a .CA domain name will help your business
.CA or .com? Or both?
Only Canadian businesses and individuals can register a .CA. It’s also good to get .CA and .com domains to secure your brand and in case you decide to expand internationally.
How .CA helps with SEO
There’s no use in investing time and money building a business website if your customers can’t find it. With a .CA, your page will rank higher in relevant searches to your Canadian customers.
Why choose .CA for your business
Check out these five undeniable, hard-hitting truths as to why .CA domains make the most sense for your Canadian small business website.