.io domain pricing
General information about the .ro domain extension
Special provisions for .ro domains
Periods
Registration in real time
Deletion of a .io domain is performed 90 days after the domain's expiration date if, during this interval, the holder does not renew their right of use by paying the annual maintenance fee and, where applicable, the quarantine fee.
Following deletion, the domain becomes available for registration on a "first come, first served" basis.
The deletion of .io domain names is processed automatically based on the availability of the RoTLD Registry servers.
Trends and General Information
Domestic companies particularly rely on the country-specific .io domain to strengthen their Internet presence at the national level. Interested visitors immediately recognize a content orientation, and search engines rate the .io domain for queries from the regional area significantly higher than, for example, .de domains.
If you wish to buy or register a desired .io domain, the domain name must meet the following requirements: 3 to 63 characters, special characters allowed, purely numeric domains permitted.
Statistics
The .io domain has existed since September 1997 and is registered as a country-specific ccTLD of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The assigned domains are managed by the "IO Top-Level Domain Registry," a subcontractor of "Cable & Wireless." Geographically, the territory now consists only of the Chagos Archipelago, an Indian Ocean island group of about 2,000 inhabitants. Because .io is marketed internationally, any user worldwide can buy and register a desired .io domain.
Certainly the .io domain is among the more exotic ccTLDs, but national companies and individuals can especially benefit. Competition for .io domains is relatively low, partly due to the small population of the Chagos Archipelago. Exact figures are not announced by the responsible administration, but in general the domain has roots in the regional area and, with appropriate SEO measures, offers enormous potential for existing and new web projects. Another advantage: many attractive and popular Internet addresses with the .io ccTLD are still available — interested Internet service providers can easily buy and register them online. If your desired .com domain is already taken, with a little luck you can buy the equivalent .io address at any time.
Update: În data de 31.01.2020, RoTLD a raportat un număr de 602,622 de domenii .ro înregistrate și 7,526 de domenii .com.ro.