Would you get the matching .web for your main website?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by nicenic, Nov 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM.

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    Verisign's .web schedule is out. It was announced on November 11 following ICANN's approval, and several registrars are already onboarding for it.
    Existing .com owners will have a priority period between the trademark phase and public registration.
    Sunrise: December 10, 2026–January 11, 2027. Eligible trademark holders with valid TMCH SMD files.
    Priority Access: January 12–April 5, 2027. Most existing .com owners can register the matching .web through their current registrar, subject to availability.
    General Availability: April 6, 2027. Open registration, first come, first served.
    Pricing wasn't included in the announcement.
    If your main site is on .com, would you register the match just to point it to that site, or would you need another use for it?
     
    nicenic, Nov 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM IP
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    qwikad.com Illustrious Member Affiliate Manager

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    I totally get why you're asking about this given your business, but to be honest, I won't be looking into a .web domain. If you already have a solid .com, there won't be a real need for it. Plus, unless it's set up with a proper redirect, managing a second domain can open you up to duplicate content issues that Google won't love.
     
    qwikad.com, Nov 12, 2026 at 3:31 AM IP
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    A plain 301 to the .com takes care of that, so for me it's more about whether it's worth another renewal every year. For small sites probably not, unless the name is something people would actually bother to squat.
     
    AmberEcho730, Nov 12, 2026 at 4:54 AM IP