The top-level domain (TLD) “.EXPERT” is a generic TLD (gTLD) within the Domain Name System (DNS) of the internet, released to the public on May 28, 2014. The domain name system is the internet’s equivalent of a telephone directory – it controls what users see when they access a website. Top-level domains are at the highest level in the hierarchical Domain Name System and are the rightmost labels in fully qualified domain names.
Every domain name ends with a TLD, and they fall into several categories. Traditional TLDs include “.com,” “.edu,” “.gov,” “.mil,” “.org,” and “.net,” which are used for specific types of entities such as commercial, educational, governmental, etc. Since 2001, other TLDs, such as “.info”, “.pro” and “.name,” have been introduced. More recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of gTLDs available for use, including themed TLDs like the “.EXPERT” TLD.
A website with the “.EXPERT” TLD immediately communicates to visitors that the site will provide expert knowledge or services in a specific field. This authenticity in domain names helps create a terrain where trust between a website and the user is established quickly. For businesses, individuals, and organizations seeking to position their offerings as authoritative and specialized, the “.EXPERT” TLD could be an ideal choice.
The administration and regulation of these domain spaces, along with their disputes, are handled by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The “.EXPERT” TLD is currently managed by Donuts Inc., a company specializing in providing various gTLDs.
To register a “.EXPERT” domain, just as you would for any other domain, you’ll need to visit one of the many domain registrars available online—like NameCheap, GoDaddy, or Google Domains—who will check if your desired domain name is available. If it is, you can proceed to purchase it for a period, usually between 1-10 years, and renew it at the end of your term. It’s worth noting, however, that pricing for gTLDs like “.EXPERT” can vary by registrar and can be more expensive than more traditional TLDs.
Sources:
ICANN: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/tlds-2012-02-25-en
Donuts Domains: https://donuts.domains/what-we-do/top-level-domains
NameCheap: https://www.namecheap.com/domains/
GoDaddy: https://www.godaddy.com/domains/domain-name-search
Google Domains: https://domains.google.com/registrar/
IANA – the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority: https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/expert.html
