.lk or .com? Choosing and Registering a Domain for Your Sri Lankan Business

Your domain name is your address online. Choosing well, and registering it correctly, saves headaches for years.

.lk, .com or both?

• .lk signals that you’re a Sri Lankan business and can help with local trust
• .com is recognised worldwide and suits exporters and international brands
• Both: many businesses register both and redirect one to the other to protect their name

If most customers are in Sri Lanka, .lk is a great primary choice. If you sell abroad, lead with .com.

What makes a good domain

• Short and easy to say over the phone
• No hyphens or confusing spelling
• Matches your business name
• Avoid numbers unless they’re part of your brand

Register it in your own name

This is the most important rule. The registrant should be your business, not your web developer. If the person who registered it disappears, recovering a domain can be painful.

Renewals

Domains are paid yearly. Turn on auto-renew or set calendar reminders, an expired domain takes your website and email offline.

Frequently asked questions