.io Domains
The .io domain, originally associated with the British Indian Ocean Territory, has rapidly become a favorite among tech startups, computer scientists, and online game developers. Inspired by the abbreviation for input/output in computer science, .io signals active participation in the dynamic world of tech.
.io Pricing
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.io in the Online World
Origins of .io
The .io TLD was started in 1997 by a British entrepreneur, as the country-code TLD (ccTLD) for the British Indian Ocean Territory.
It immediately became popular in technology fields, since “I/O” represents a basic computer science maxim.
What does .io mean?
.io is short for “Input/Output,” a common way to talk about the input/output functions of basic computing.
In addition to being popular with tech-enthusiasts, .io domains have become associated with certain online games whose names end with “-io.”
Benefits of .io
A .io domain can give you an edge in world of tech—an industry that is known for keeping people on their toes.
It’s also memorable and playful, offering possibilities for creative domain hacks (like fineartstud.io).
Why register an .io domain?
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You’re in the tech industry.
.io is big right now in the tech industry, and has been for a while. The TLD can show people visiting your site that you’re aware of larger trends within the field.
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You want to gain credibility.
.io domains cost a bit more, making this TLD a good choice if you want to show your target audience that you’re serious about what you do (and that your site is safe to visit).
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Your name, brand, or business name ends in “-io.”
There is a lot of room for creativity with .io domains. In fact, there’s an entire category of online games called “.io games” because they take advantage of this name hack.
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