Google Launches .ing Web Domains for a Hefty Price

The internet might look a little different soon, as Google unveiled the .ing web domain is now available for users that want to spice up their URL.

There are a lot of ways to make a good website. Stellar design, engaging content, and responsive customer support are important factors to consider if you're building out your online presence.

However, your chosen web domain could actually have an impact, and Google just made things a little more interesting for those trying to make a good first impression.

Google Launches .ing Web Domains

Announced in a company blog post littered with delightful iterations of the new URLs, Google announced that the .ing web domain is now available for users.

“There's a new domain launching today that lets you build your website in a single word: .ing. This top-level domain is ready for whatever you're interested in, whether it’s mak.ing a fun website, giv.ing to a good cause, design.ing something beautiful, or edit.ing an existing document.” – Google announcement

Starting on October 31st, users are able to access .ing web domains for their website building needs, but you will have to pay an additional fee for early access for your URL.

However, starting December 5th, public access will be unlocked so anyone can starting build.ing their website for the standard base cost.

Who Is Already Us.ing the New Web Domain?

There are some businesses that were happy to take the additional fee to get their .ing web domain live as soon as possible. Here are some websites featuring the new URL that you can access right now:

• Canvas – The popular web design platform has snatched up the design.ing and draw.ing web domains for their respectively tools.
• Adobe Acrobat – Edit.ing and sign.ing PDFs is easy with this platform, particularly with the new, easy to access web domains.
• Giving Tuesday – Hopefully you can guess this one, with the popular charity organization snagging giv.ing for its site.

If you're thinking about joining the ranks of these .ing businesses, you better have a hefty budget, because these new .ing web domains are not cheap. The Verge did some digging and found that URLs featuring popular words like buy.ing cost as much as $129,999.99 per year to register.

How to Make a Good Website

While an .ing web domain seems like a fun way to build your website, the cost is likely a bit too prohibitive for the average business owner. Fortunately, there are plenty of other ways to go about building a website that can attract customers and keep your business growing.

For starters, you are definitely going to want to start with a top tier website builder. These platforms are designed to help you get your business the attention it deserves online with simple interfaces and plenty of features to get the job done. Our top pick for most businesses is Wix, as it offers a simple drag-and-drop editor and the most features of any option in our research.

After that, you'll want to follow best practices for getting your site online and noticed. This can range from following SEO guidelines to utilizing proper web design protocols. For a little help, check out our website building help guide for more information.