.ac Domain Names

With their chilly vibes, .ac domain names seem like they’re tailor-made for the climate-control industry. And while they’re open for anyone to register, .ac domains were originally created for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, a British Overseas Territory midway between Africa and South America.

Thankfully, you don’t have to be one of 6,000 or so people claiming citizenship of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha to register .ac. And given all the reasons this might be the coolest domain out there, anyone should consider scooping one up.

Standing out and being memorable are a couple of the most important things when you register a domain name. And because dot ac hasn’t been around that long, available domains can be catchier and shorter, making them easier to remember.

That’s important for online success. Today there are over 350 million domains registered and most people still look for common names with .com or .net at the end. But consider this: The average .com today contains more than 13 characters and two words — quite a bit longer than most .ac domain names you could snag.

Register .ac to build a brand that sets you apart from everyone else in your niche. While veteran domains like .com and .net are solid choices, the .ac domain could give you an even bigger advantage if you’re working with something like:

• Air conditioning — This one's a no-brainer. In languages including English, Spanish and Portuguese, those two letters mean relief from the heat.
• Athletic clubs — If sports are your thing, why not get dot ac in your domain name and wrap up your online presence in a colorful team scarf?
• Atlantic City — Don't gamble when it's time to choose your domain. If you operate in this U.S. high-roller's mecca, make sure you grab a .ac domain.
• Aachen — Even license plates in this spa town on Germany's border with France feature AC, making this domain perfect for Aachen-related enterprises.

Remember those hundreds of millions of domain names registered as of today? Well, that number keeps increasing every second as people around the world hunt for that perfect domain name. You can — and should — register your dot ac right now while so many great names are still available.