Domain Names for Technology & Software Businesses
Building apps, selling SaaS, or running an IT company? Your domain needs to look modern, trustworthy, and tell people you actually know what you’re doing. Here’s what works.
Why Your Domain Matters in Tech
When someone’s looking for software or IT services, they’re trusting you with their business systems, customer data, or critical infrastructure. They want someone who looks professional, established, and isn’t going to disappear when things go wrong.
Your domain is part of that first impression. london.tech looks like a proper technology company. besttechsolutionslondon247.com looks like you registered it last week and work from your bedroom.
I’ve been hosting tech companies since the early 2000s. The ones that get the most enquiries have domains that are clear, modern, and tell you exactly what they do. That’s it.
The Best Domain Extensions for Software & SaaS
.software
Perfect for: SaaS companies, software developers, software products
This is brilliantly specific. accounting.software or project.software immediately tells people you’re a software company.
Works particularly well for SaaS products or software development companies.
Real example: accounting.software or project.software
.app
Perfect for: Mobile apps, web apps, SaaS applications
Short, modern, and perfect for any kind of application. invoice.app or timetracker.app is clear and memorable.
Google owns this extension and prioritizes HTTPS, which is good for security-conscious customers.
Real example: invoice.app or budget.app
.saas
Perfect for: SaaS companies, cloud software, subscription software
Ultra-specific for SaaS businesses. crm.saas or analytics.saas positions you clearly in the SaaS market.
Real example: crm.saas or analytics.saas
.cloud
Perfect for: Cloud services, cloud hosting, cloud software
Perfect for anything cloud-based. backup.cloud or storage.cloud immediately tells people you’re a cloud service.
Real example: backup.cloud or storage.cloud
.digital
Perfect for: Digital services, digital transformation, digital agencies
Works for digital services, digital consultancies, or any tech-focused business.
Real example: transform.digital or solutions.digital
Domain Extensions for IT Services & Support
.tech
Perfect for: Tech companies, IT services, technology consultants
Short, modern, and works for any technology business. london.tech or business.tech is clear and professional.
Real example: london.tech or business.tech
.support
Perfect for: IT support, technical support, help desk services
If you provide support services, this extension is brilliantly clear. it.support or tech.support tells people exactly what you do.
Real example: it.support or tech.support
.services
Perfect for: IT services, managed services, technology services
Generic but professional. Works for any service-based tech business.
Real example: it.services or managed.services
.solutions
Perfect for: IT solutions, business solutions, technology solutions
Good for solution providers or consultancies. it.solutions or business.solutions works well.
Real example: it.solutions or cloud.solutions
.systems
Perfect for: IT systems, business systems, system integrators
Works well for systems integrators or companies that build business systems.
Real example: business.systems or it.systems
Domain Extensions for Web Development & Design
.dev
Perfect for: Developers, development agencies, dev tools
Short, modern, and perfect for developers. web.dev or api.dev is clear and tech-focused.
Like .app, this extension requires HTTPS, which is good for security.
Real example: web.dev or api.dev
.codes
Perfect for: Software developers, coding services, development agencies
Works well for development agencies or coding-focused businesses.
Real example: custom.codes or web.codes
.website
Perfect for: Web design, website builders, web services
Specific to websites. Good for web design agencies or website services.
Real example: build.website or design.website
.site
Perfect for: Web design, site builders, web development
Similar to .website but shorter. Works for web-focused businesses.
Real example: build.site or create.site
.online
Perfect for: Online services, web-based businesses, digital services
Generic but works for any online business or service.
Real example: shop.online or learn.online
Domain Extensions for Data & Analytics
.data
Perfect for: Data services, data analytics, data management
Perfect for data-focused businesses. business.data or analytics.data is clear and specific.
Real example: business.data or analytics.data
.analytics
Perfect for: Analytics services, data analytics, business intelligence
Ultra-specific for analytics companies. business.analytics or web.analytics positions you clearly.
Real example: business.analytics or web.analytics
.ai
Perfect for: AI companies, machine learning, artificial intelligence
Short, modern, and perfect for AI-focused businesses. chat.ai or predict.ai is clear and on-trend.
Real example: chat.ai or predict.ai
Domain Extensions for Cybersecurity
.security
Perfect for: Security services, cybersecurity, IT security
Brilliantly specific for security companies. cyber.security or it.security tells people exactly what you do.
Real example: cyber.security or it.security
.protection
Perfect for: Security services, data protection, cyber protection
Works well for protection-focused services.
Real example: data.protection or cyber.protection
Domain Extensions for Hosting & Infrastructure
.hosting
Perfect for: Web hosting, cloud hosting, hosting services
Ultra-specific for hosting companies. web.hosting or cloud.hosting is clear and direct.
Real example: web.hosting or cloud.hosting
.host
Perfect for: Hosting services, web hosts, cloud hosts
Shorter than .hosting. Works well for hosting companies.
Real example: web.host or cloud.host
.network
Perfect for: Network services, IT networks, network management
Good for network-focused businesses or managed service providers.
Real example: business.network or secure.network
.domains
Perfect for: Domain registrars, domain services, domain management
Specific to domain services. Works for domain registrars or domain management companies.
Real example: register.domains or manage.domains
Domain Extensions for E-commerce Tech
.store
Perfect for: E-commerce platforms, online stores, store builders
Good for e-commerce technology or store-building platforms.
Real example: build.store or create.store
.shop
Perfect for: E-commerce services, shopping platforms, retail tech
Similar to .store. Works for e-commerce technology companies.
Real example: build.shop or create.shop
.pay
Perfect for: Payment services, payment processing, fintech
Specific to payment services. Good for payment processors or fintech companies.
Real example: secure.pay or business.pay
Domain Extensions for Communication Tech
.chat
Perfect for: Chat software, messaging apps, communication tools
Perfect for chat or messaging services. business.chat or team.chat is clear and specific.
Real example: business.chat or team.chat
Perfect for: Email services, email hosting, email marketing
Specific to email services. Works for email hosting or email marketing platforms.
Real example: business.email or secure.email
.video
Perfect for: Video services, video conferencing, video platforms
Good for video-focused services or video conferencing platforms.
Real example: conference.video or meeting.video
Domain Extensions for Business Software
.business
Perfect for: Business software, business services, B2B tech
Generic but works for any B2B technology or business-focused software.
Real example: software.business or solutions.business
.management
Perfect for: Management software, project management, business management
Good for management-focused software or services.
Real example: project.management or task.management
.tools
Perfect for: Software tools, business tools, productivity tools
Works well for tool-focused software or productivity platforms.
Real example: business.tools or productivity.tools
Should You Still Use .com or .co.uk?
Look, .com and .co.uk work fine. They’re familiar and people trust them. But here’s the problem: all the good tech domains are taken.
If you’re building project management software, good luck finding projectmanagement.com available. You’ll end up with projectmanagementsoftware2024.com, which looks terrible.
Meanwhile, project.software or project.management is probably available, shorter, and actually tells people what you do.
My advice: Use a tech-specific extension as your main domain, but register the .co.uk version if it’s available. Redirect it to your main site. That way you catch people who type .co.uk out of habit.
Budget Options That Still Work
Not every tech startup has money for premium domains. Here are some alternatives:
.uk – Cheaper than .co.uk and works just as well
.london – Perfect if you want to emphasize your London location
.io – Popular with tech startups (though it’s technically a country code)
.co – Short and modern, popular with startups
.xyz – Very cheap, works for experimental or budget projects
Common Mistakes Tech Companies Make
Mistake 1: Being too clever
synergysolutionz.tech with a ‘z’ isn’t clever. It’s annoying to spell and makes you look unprofessional.
business.solutions or it.solutions is clear and professional.
Keep it simple. Your domain should be easy to spell, not a creative writing exercise.
Mistake 2: Using abbreviations nobody understands
bpmcrm.software means nothing to most people. Business Process Management Customer Relationship Management? Nobody’s going to remember that.
business.software or crm.software is clearer.
If you use abbreviations, make sure they’re widely understood (CRM, API, SaaS) or spell them out.
Mistake 3: Making it too long
businessprojectmanagementsoftwaresolutions.com is impossible to remember or type.
project.software or project.management is shorter and clearer.
Keep it short. Two words maximum in most cases.
Mistake 4: Using hyphens or numbers
tech-solutions-247.com is a nightmare to tell people. “That’s tech hyphen solutions hyphen two four seven dot com.” Nobody will remember it.
tech.solutions is easier to say, easier to remember, easier to type.
Never use hyphens or numbers unless absolutely necessary.
Mistake 5: Forgetting about pronunciation
If people can’t pronounce your domain, they can’t tell others about it. qwktech.app might look modern, but how do you say it? “Quick tech”? “Quack tech”? “Q-W-K tech”?
quick.app or fast.tech is clearer.
Say it out loud. If you have to spell it, choose something else.
How to Choose Your Tech Domain (Quick Exercise)
Step 1: What do you do? Software? IT support? Web development? Write it down.
Step 2: What’s your specialty or niche? CRM? Project management? E-commerce?
Step 3: Combine them. crm.software or project.management
Step 4: Check availability. If it’s taken, add your specialty. business.crm or team.project
Step 5: Say it out loud. Can you tell someone at a networking event without spelling it? If yes, you’re done.
Real Examples That Work
I can’t share actual client domains, but here’s what works in practice:
Try to avoid: londonitservicesandsupport.com
This is better: london.tech or it.support
Instead of: businessprojectmanagementsoftware.co.uk
Try: project.software or project.management
Avoid this: cloudbackupandstorage247.comTry: backup.cloud or storage.cloud
This would be better: webdesignandevelopmentlondon.comTry: web.dev or design.studio
See the pattern? Shorter, clearer, more specific.
Why Register With Us?
We’re not going to give you a sales pitch. But here’s the difference:
We’re cheaper. Significantly less than the big registrars on UK domains.
We actually help. When you need to set up email, configure DNS for your app, or sort out SSL certificates, we’ll walk you through it, no three-day waits.
We’re local. London-based servers, UK support, green energy hosting.
We understand tech. We host SaaS companies, development agencies, and IT firms. We know you need proper DNS management, SSL certificates, and fast, reliable hosting.
No nonsense. You want a domain? Here’s a domain. We won’t try to upsell you on website builders you don’t need.
Setting Up Your Tech Domain
Once you’ve registered your domain, here’s what happens:
Step 1: Point your domain to your service. Whether you’re using AWS, Azure, Heroku, or your own servers, we’ll help you configure DNS properly.
Step 2: Set up professional email. **hello@yourapp.software** looks infinitely better than **yourapp123@gmail.com** when you’re emailing potential customers.
Step 3: Configure SSL certificates. Essential for any modern web service. We’ll help you get this sorted.
Step 4: Update everything. Business cards, GitHub profile, LinkedIn, Product Hunt, social media. Everywhere your old domain appears, update it.
Step 5: Set up redirects from any old domains. We’ll help with this so you don’t lose traffic from people who bookmarked your old site.
Questions Tech Companies Ask
“Will this work with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud?”
Yes. Your domain works with any hosting provider. We’ll help you configure DNS records properly for your specific setup.
“What about email for my team?”
Easy. You can set up **john@yourapp.software**, **sarah@yourapp.software**, **support@yourapp.software**, **hello@yourapp.software**. As many as you need.
“Do I need hosting or just a domain?”
Depends on your setup. If you’re hosting on AWS or similar, you just need the domain and DNS configuration. If you need web hosting, we can help with that too.
“What about SSL certificates?”
We’ll help you set up SSL certificates. Essential for any modern web service, and required for .app and .dev domains.
“Can I use this for my API?”
Absolutely. api.yourservice.tech or api.yourapp.software works perfectly. We’ll help you configure DNS records for subdomains.
Special Considerations for Tech Businesses
DNS Management
Tech companies need proper DNS management. We provide full DNS control so you can configure A records, CNAME records, MX records, TXT records, whatever you need.
SSL/HTTPS
Essential for any modern web service. Some extensions (.app, .dev) require HTTPS. We’ll help you get this sorted.
Email Authentication
Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records properly so your emails don’t end up in spam. We’ll walk you through this.
Subdomain Configuration
Need app.yourservice.tech, api.yourservice.tech, docs.yourservice.tech? Easy. We’ll help you configure subdomains properly.
API Documentation
Your domain should work for your main site, your app, and your API documentation. We’ll help you set up the DNS structure you need.
Right, What Now?
Stop overthinking it. Here’s your action plan:
Pick 3-5 domain options based on what you do then check if they’re available (we can help with this).
Register your favorite one but dont rush it. Book a consult with us if you need help finding the ideal domain name.
Configure DNS for your hosting setup via our cPanel Web Hosting then set up professional email for your team.
We’ll configure SSL certificates for you as part of your web hosting.
Update all your marketing, business cards, GitHub, LinkedIn and other social media. Then you’re done.
Your tech business now has a domain that actually tells people what you do and looks professional.
If you need help choosing or you’re not sure which extension works best for your specific tech service, just ask. We’ve been setting up domains for UK tech companies since the early 2000s. We’ll tell you what works.
No pressure, no upselling, just honest advice from someone who understands that in tech, looking professional matters.
