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Not ready to build a website? Three other ways to use a .CA domain

A website is an obvious and powerful way to use your domain name, but there are many other great ways to use a domain name. Here are three not-so-obvious ways to use your .CA domain name.
By CIRA Staff

A website is an obvious and powerful way to use a domain name, but sometimes individuals or small businesses aren’t quite ready, or do not have the time or resources, to launch a website. And although there is no business too small to have a website, there are several not-so-obvious ways to use a .CA domain name.

If a website isn’t in the cards for you in the short term, here are three other ways to use your .CA domain name.

Different ways to use a .CA domain

1.  Protect your brand online by registering your domain name

Just because you’re not ready to build a website doesn’t mean you shouldn’t protect your personal or business brand online. Be proactive and buy your .CA domain before someone else does.

If you renew it every year, you’ll have full control over it and can use your domain name when you are ready. The last thing you want is for someone else to register your domain name before you get the chance – maybe even your competitor! Now that would be bad news. It’s not expensive or difficult. Never purchased a domain before? Read our blog about the top 10 things to know before registering a .CA domain name.

2. Use your domain for a custom email address

Isn’t it time you moved on from that [email protected] email address? Add a layer of professionalism to your emails with customers or potential employers by using a custom email address. Your .CA domain name can be used for personalized email addresses (like [email protected]), meaning you don’t have to fight for usernames with popular email services.

Most Registrars (the company with whom you register your domain name with) offer this service and can help you set it up in minutes. Learn more about why you should use your domain for a custom email address.

3. Forward your domain to an online profile or store 

Not ready to build a website? No problem! You can forward your .CA domain to another online or social media profile, like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Etsy – anywhere you want. Rather than building a website, it might make sense to forward your domain to one of these profiles. Most Registrars give step-by-step instructions on how to do this, and some actually offer plugins to connect your .CA domain in a matter of seconds.

Making use of your .CA domain doesn’t necessarily mean having to create a website. If you’re ready to get a website live, all the power to you. If not, it’s no big deal. We suggest registering your .CA domain name and using it in one of the alternative ways we outlined above.

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