What is the .discount Generic Top Level Domain Extension?
Showcasing great deals has usually been a challenge for businesses because of the amount of clutter found on the Internet. Businesses, especially e-commerce business, always compete with other brands and websites to rank higher on the Internet. With over millions of search results coming up for the term “discount”, standing out on the Internet is clearly a challenge.
Registration of domains under the new .discount gTLD can help your business avoid the clutter found online. .discount domains give your customers a clear message on who you are and what you do. You can create a separate website dedicated to providing customers with the latest deals, from clothing to tickets; a .discount domain is perfect for your e-commerce business.
Registration of .discount domain names isn’t limited to e-commerce businesses. Bricks-and-mortar stores can use a .discount domain to show customers which products are on sale, and where they can find your business’ location. Create online catalogues, brochures and galleries to show your customers what the products look like, how much they are and even the quantity left to create a call to action.
Regulated Domain
.discount is a "Regulated Domain" which is subject to additional requirements mandated by ICANN.
- Legal Compliance: Registrants must comply with all applicable laws, including laws relating to privacy, data collection, consumer protection (including in relation to misleading and deceptive conduct) and applicable consumer laws in respect of fair lending, debt collection, organic farming (if applicable), disclosure of data and financial regulations;
- Health and Financial Information: Registrants must acknowledge and agree that those who collect and maintain sensitive health and financial data must implement reasonable and appropriate security measures commensurate with the offering of those services, as defined by applicable law;