What is a .ci domain? Is it worth buying a .ci domain?

With the development of the domain name industry, more and more domain extensions are becoming more popular.

1. What is a .ci domain name?

.ci domain names originate from the West African country of Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire means "Ivory Coast" in French, and are similar to my country's .cn domain name. Côte d'Ivoire is an agricultural nation, primarily exporting cocoa, crude oil, coffee, timber, tuna, palm oil, cotton, and rubber, while importing petroleum products, machinery and equipment, vehicles, chemicals, building materials, electrical appliances, and food. The .ci domain name was launched in 1995 and can be understood in Chinese as meaning this, this, this, this, ci, and ci. It is applicable to a wide range of industries and fields.

2. Is it worth buying a .ci domain name?

.ci domain names are easy to use and highly recognizable, making them quite advantageous from a national domain name perspective. However, compared to more common domain names like .com and .net, .ci domain names are relatively expensive. Furthermore, the registration requirements are quite strict. Only commercial entities and other organizations are permitted to register, and they require the provision of business registration documents. Individuals are not eligible for registration. Overall, if you are not a Côte d'Ivoire company, purchasing this domain extension is not cost-effective. Therefore, we do not recommend purchasing .ci domains in bulk.