.siteGeneric
A 2015 extension that suits any website.
- Run by
- Radix
- Who can register
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- Best for
- general use
- Costs
- C$4.27 first year, then C$46.11 a year
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.site vs .website: which domain should you choose?
Short or spelled out: two extensions that simply say "website". Both cost the same in the first year, but .website costs less over three years once renewals are counted.
.site and .website prices
From our current price list, in CAD. +VAT 5% where applicable. The order form always shows the price before you pay.
| Price | .site | .website |
|---|---|---|
| First year | C$4.27 | C$4.27 |
| Renews at (per year) | C$46.11 | C$36.96Lower |
| Transfer inUsually adds a year to the registration. | C$46.11 | C$36.96Lower |
| 3 years in totalFirst year plus two renewals. | C$96.49 | C$78.19Lower |
| Price rise after year one | +980% | +766% |
Is your name free in .site or .website?
Search multiple domainsType a name without an extension and pick .site or .website; we check availability live. First-year prices in CAD.
Who each one suits
.websiteGeneric
A 2014 extension that says exactly what it is.
- Run by
- Radix
- Who can register
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- Best for
- general use
- Costs
- C$4.27 first year, then C$36.96 a year
Registry rules and restrictions
What applies before and after you register. We confirm anything special before you pay.
.site
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- No HTTPS requirement from the registry, but every site should still use SSL.
.website
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- No HTTPS requirement from the registry, but every site should still use SSL.
SEO: does the extension matter?
Short answer: not for rankings. Content, links and site speed decide where you rank; the extension mostly affects trust, memorability and which country search engines assume you serve.
.site
A generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty on its own. Search engines rank the content and the links, and let you target any country.
.website
A generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty on its own. Search engines rank the content and the links, and let you target any country.
Myth check: no extension gets a hidden ranking bonus, and keyword extensions (like .shop or .tech) do not rank better for that keyword. Switching an established site to a new extension costs time while search engines re-learn it, so choose well up front.
Our verdict, by kind of site
Based on what each extension signals to visitors and its three-year cost at today’s prices.
- Startup or SaaS product.websiteBoth fit equally well; .website costs less over three years at today’s prices.
- Local business.websiteBoth fit equally well; .website costs less over three years at today’s prices.
- Tech or developer project.websiteBoth fit equally well; .website costs less over three years at today’s prices.
- Online shop.websiteBoth fit equally well; .website costs less over three years at today’s prices.
- Non-profit or community.websiteBoth fit equally well; .website costs less over three years at today’s prices.
- Personal brand or portfolio.websiteBoth fit equally well; .website costs less over three years at today’s prices.
.site vs .website: questions and answers
They cost the same in the first year (.site C$4.27, .website C$4.27). Renewals are C$46.11 and C$36.96 a year, so three years cost C$96.49 for .site and C$78.19 for .website, in CAD before VAT where it applies.
No extension ranks better on its own. Pick the one your visitors will remember and trust.
.site: Anyone, for any purpose. .website: Anyone, for any purpose.
If the name is your brand, yes: register your main extension and point the other to it. It stops look-alike sites and catches visitors who type the other one. Both together cost C$8.54 for the first year.
Yes. A transfer costs C$46.11 for .site and C$36.96 for .website, and usually adds a year to the registration. Unlock the domain, get the transfer code from your current registrar and start from our domain transfer page.
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