Why .com Continues to Capture the Majority of Traffic
Domain Strategy · Monica · May 1, 2026
Why do users default to .com? Understand how domain choice affects traffic, brand recall, and growth in a competitive market.
Insights on domain strategy, deal structures, and the founder playbook
Why do users default to .com? Understand how domain choice affects traffic, brand recall, and growth in a competitive market.
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Behind the product story sits a small but important branding decision made before anything else.
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