It’s hard to believe that five years ago today .xyz became available to all internet users. At the start of 2014 there were a limited selection of good domains to choose from, and many of the best domain names were already taken. This left users trying to start websites and coming online for the first time frustrated and dissatisfied with their options. Who wants to search ten times to finally settle on a sub-par domain name?
On June 2nd, 2014 .xyz successfully hit the reset button on the internet, allowing internet users around the world new memorable and affordable domain options. As we gained distribution from hundreds of enthusiastic registrar partners, .xyz quickly gained momentum and became the world’s favorite new domain. Five years later, we continue to serve creators and innovators, paving the way for the future of the internet.
XYZ is universally known as the last three letters of the alphabet, and it makes sense to end your domain the same way. That is why thousands of entrepreneurs, small business, and creators choose .xyz to end their domain search. As one the fastest growing new domain endings, .xyz websites aren’t only appearing online, but they can be seen in print magazines, billboards, and radio ads. .xyz is a domain ending that you simply can’t forget, and it is quickly becoming the universal choice for internet users.
Have you ever given a cassette tape to a child and asked them to play it? Their perplexed stare is amusing yet understandable. Technology changes at the blink of an eye, and the next generation of domain names is now here to provide greater choice and innovation. If you ask a child, how would you prefer to end your domain name? The answer may surprise you. .xyz is a bold, fresh new domain ending that is preferred by people of all ages.
2019 is a big year for us in terms of growth and usage. We are expanding our marketing initiatives to increase awareness of .xyz as the #1 choice for your internet presence. The next generation of internet users want a global, memorable domain ending and we will continue to provide them with the best choice: .xyz.
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LearningOnline.xyz – GoDaddy customer (United States)
Today’s prevalence of socially-conscious companies makes it really easy to give back. By using a one-for-one business model, a needed item is given away for each item purchased, allowing you to help those in need with the everyday things you buy. In this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, we’re checking back in with a company that makes that model even more impactful by making education accessible to those in need: LearningOnline.xyz.
LearningOnline.xyz creates online learning solutions that have a strong social mission. Drawing from the “when you teach a man to fish” mindset, the company knows that education is the ticket to help people move out of poverty in the long term. For every learning solution a customer buys from LearningOnline.xyz, courses are donated to those in need through a non-profit organization partner.
When we last featured LearningOnline.xyz, we told you about their courses focused on learning languages with language testing platforms, Test Your Language and Lingo Tube, where students can learn Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and English.
Since then, they have added two new ways to learn. Cudoo is a comprehensive and practical lifestyle platform, where students can brush up on things like bookkeeping, computer skills, and get management tips. They have also launched international cooking platform, Cookingtube.xyz, where aspiring chefs and home cooks can learn recipes from the world’s best online chefs, organized by region and cuisine. Now, almost anyone has a reason to use LearningOnline.xyz.
Head to LearningOnline.xyz to find a course that’s right for you, and stay up-to-date with all the good they are doing by following them on Instagram, @learningonline.xyz, and Twitter, @learningonlinexyz. Do you have an idea to help others? Share it by setting up your own .xyz domain.
Quami.xyz – GoDaddy customer (United States)
From chart-topping superstars to open-mic regulars, all artists and musicians know the importance of their online presence. The internet is one of their most important tools to promote their work, and building a fanbase means that fans need to be able to find and follow them online. This week’s #WebsiteWednesday features an artist who takes that principle to heart by seamlessly integrating his stage with his domain name, making them one and the same: Quami.xyz.
Quami.xyz is a Toronto-based musical artist who’s pushing the boundaries of R&B with his grandiose melodies and tight stream of consciousness narrative. Compared to the likes of Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar by fans, online music publication Pilerats writes that he is “both something different but easily accessible, straddling that fine line between left-field and commercial that’s particularly hard to nail.”
Quami.xyz released his debut album, Et Cetera, last August, garnering rave reviews for first single and video, “Clementine”. Listened to over 250k times on Spotify alone, Earmilk says he “croons his *** **** heart out” in the song and “the visual component only furthers the notion that he is an artist, an artist that you need on your radar”. Our favorite from the album? Xyz (the anthem).
Head to Quami.xyz to watch the full “Clementine” music video, and stream Et Cetera now on Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud. To follow Quami.xyz for his latest news and upcoming tour dates, find him on Instagram @quami.xyz and Twitter @quamixyz.
Igor.xyz – GoDaddy customer (United Kingdom)
Self-employment comes with plenty of benefits. You get to be your own boss, set your own work schedule, and choose to work on the things you’re most passionate about. But to truly succeed in a freelance career, you need to be an expert at selling your best product: you. This week’s #WebsiteWednesday, Igor.xyz, is a master of showcasing his work, and can definitely teach you a thing or two about designing a stellar personal portfolio.
Igor Longinidis is a visual artist and storyteller whose work displays his mastery of design and CGI along with his deep understanding of motion graphics and videography. A freelancer for nearly a decade, Igor has animated CGI shorts films and landscapes, produced 3D visualizations, book designs and illustrations, and even designed unique branded items for a Greek fashion event.
Igor doesn’t just showcase his previous work on Igor.xyz, however. Igor’s best display of his full creative capabilities lies in the site design itself. From the animated greeting you receive right upon reaching Igor.xyz to the streamlined showcase of his past achievements in every area of his skillset, Igor has designed his portfolio to feel less like a website and more like a guided tour through his professional career and accomplishments. You are even given the option to repeat this tour when you reach the bottom of Igor.xyz, along with his perfectly placed contact info enticing companies to enlist Igor for their next project.
One more slick aspect you’ll notice about Igor.xyz is that the domain is one of two that Igor owns, and he uses it to redirect to his full name, IgorLonginidis.xyz. It’s always a great idea to get your full name in your domain and to snatch up your first name if it’s available! Check out our list of common names available to register to see if your FirstName.xyz domain is still out there.
When you’re a freelancer, you need to be able to quickly show potential employers why you stand above the crowd. Igor has done exactly that with Igor.xyz, and his personal portfolio sets a lofty standard that other self-employed creatives would do well to learn from and imitate. Ready to get started making your perfect portfolio site? Follow in Igor’s footsteps and get YourName.xyz today!
Kol.xyz – Alibaba customer (China)
In today’s current age of emerging technologies and increased information gathering, you may have heard the term “big data” start making its way into everyday conversations. But did you know that this vast information management tool is already being used to measure social influence? See how one Chinese company, Kol.xyz, is doing just that today’s #WebsiteWednesday.
Kol.xyz, abbreviated from the company’s full name Key Opinion Leader, is a big data and AI company that has developed a system to measure the influence level of public figures. The social influencer industry has seen a huge boom with the rise of social media and the flood of users getting their entertainment and news from social platforms. Kol.xyz uses automated data monitoring to show potential clients a snapshot of these public figures’ level of influence, the reach of their influence, and, most critically, the effect their influence can have for companies looking to work with that influencer.
By assigning this measurable system, Kol.xyz helps their clients maximize the reach and impact of their marketing by choosing the correct influencer and market for their client, ensuring they make the largest impact possible on an audience catered to receive the marketing message well.
The internet is a revolutionary tool connecting communities, brands, and even countries in new and better ways. Kol.xyz shows that you can now use that connectivity to reach your ideal audience, pinpoint your market, and increase efficiency in delivering your message. Ready to start wielding the power of the web for yourself? Then get started with a .xyz website for your idea!
