'.com is still the default': Wix reports that domain trends are shifting, but .com remains king
THE SO WHAT
The fact that .com still dominates even as alternatives proliferate means brand gravity still beats novelty in discovery and trust. For new products, don’t over-rotate on clever TLDs — secure the boring, memorable namespace your customers will type by reflex.
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