Ask HN: What TLD would you choose?

2 points by boogdan 10 years ago | 6 comments

Hi,

I'm planning on launching a dev startup and I'm in serious doubts what TLD to use.

I have two: - one with .io extension - one with .ro extension (I'm from Romania)

.io advantages: - geeky - internationally known amongst dev people

.ro advantages: - great for national identity

Any advices?

jcr 10 years ago |

The recent Paul Graham essay (and discussion) is worthwhile reading on the topic of naming:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10030863

boogdan 10 years ago | |

Thanks, I'll take a look.

onion2k 10 years ago |

Don't get held up decisions like this. Just pick one and move on. Moving forwards is much more important than getting this 'right'. Besides, if your startup fails because of which TLD you chose then something seriously weird has happened.

boogdan 10 years ago | |

We're working on our product so it's not like we're waiting to decide upon the domain but I'm also very careful about the stigma that we Romanians (or Eastern Europeans) have.

However, you are right about failing because of the TLD.

Martinovsky 10 years ago |

Take .io

I know it's not your fault but .ro can lead to suspicions and disbelief about your capacity. :/

And you don't want that for your incoming startup ^^

boogdan 10 years ago | |

Unfortunately you are right and that was the main factor for buying the .io domain.

Thanks for your feedback. :)