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
Launch your Canadian business online with a .CA
Secure your brand online, drive site traffic, and cater to customers with a .CA
Score your desired domain name
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!
Be discoverable in local 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.
Create a localized shopping experience for your customers
A .CA domain tells your customers that you charge in CAD dollars, ship to Canada, pay and collect Canadian taxes and you’re a local Canadian business.
I chose a .CA domain because being recognized as a local Canadian designer was important to me. I believe it’s attractive for many buyers to know that they’re supporting local and makes the transaction feel more personal—which it 100% is! I am very proud to have created and built a Canadian made brand, and I wanted my domain to translate that.
What can I do with a .CA?
Host a website or build an online store
A website or online store is a powerful way to use your domain name.
Create a professional email address
Your .CA domain name can be used to create a custom email address for your business.
Link to business social media profiles
Forward your .CA domain to your business’s social media profiles like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or Etsy.
Learn how to pick your perfect domain
Read our free domain guide for Canadians and learn about:
- Why your domain name is important
- How to choose the right domain name
- How to register and set up your domain
Your questions, answered
Learn how a .CA domain name will help your business
.CA or .com? Or both?
Businesses that choose .CA are often local, and/or sell products and services to the Canadian market. Also, it’s good to get both .CA and .com domains to secure your brand.
How .CA helps with web search results
There’s no use in investing time and money to build 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.
Find your .CA today!
Have business name ideas? Use our search tool to see if they’re available as a .CA domain.
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