.shop Domain — the extension for online shops and retail
.shop communicates from the URL that your business is a shop. Customers don't need to read the content to know what they'll find: the extension already tells them. Ideal for e-commerce, brick-and-mortar shops going online and product brands.
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About the .SHOP domain
What is the .SHOP domain?
Uses of .SHOP
Who is the .SHOP domain for?
These are the most common situations where .SHOP is the ideal extension.
Online shops and pure e-commerce
The most direct URL for a digital shop. yourname.shop or yourproduct.shop instantly communicates that the visitor can buy, without ambiguity.
Physical shops with an online channel
Traditional retail businesses opening their online shop. 'yourshop.shop' distinguishes the online channel from the main name and is easier to remember for existing customers.
Fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands
Clothing, cosmetics, accessories and lifestyle product brands that want a URL consistent with their direct-to-consumer selling activity.
Restaurants and food businesses with online sales
Restaurants with delivery, food producers and gourmet stores that sell directly to consumers online.
Gift shops and specialist product stores
Themed shops, gift stores, artisanal product retailers and niche stores seeking a URL that reinforces the shopping experience.
Marketplaces and sales platforms
Platforms grouping sellers, second-hand markets or vertical marketplaces whose core business is facilitating purchase transactions.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .SHOP domain
.SHOP vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .SHOP with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .shop This page | Shops and e-commerce | None | $36.99/year |
| .store | Shops and e-commerce | None | $60.99/year |
| .online | Any digital business | None | $37.99/yr (renew $24.99) |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .es | Spain-focused shops | Tied to Spain | $8.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .SHOP domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .SHOP domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .SHOP domain
What is the difference between .shop and .store?
Both are e-commerce extensions with no registration restrictions that work in a similar way. The main difference is the managing company and reference market: .shop is managed by GMO Registry (Japanese) and has a strong presence in Asia, while .store is managed by Radix Registry and is more oriented to the Western market. The .shop is more affordable ($36.99/year vs $60.99/year for .store). For most Spanish shops, .shop is the most logical choice for price and recognisability.
Can any type of shop use .shop?
Yes. There are no restrictions of any kind. A clothing store, a bookshop, a restaurant with delivery, an electronics e-commerce or an artisanal shop can all use .shop without any issue. You can even register a .shop if your shop is not yet operational and you want to protect the name.
Does .shop rank well for online shop searches?
Google treats .shop like any other gTLD. It has no algorithmic advantage for being 'more of a shop' than a .com or .es. However, from the user's perspective, a .shop URL can improve CTR (click-through rate) in search results because it clearly communicates commercial intent, which may attract more clicks from users with buying intent.
Does .shop require mandatory HTTPS?
No. The .shop is not preloaded in the HSTS list and imposes no technical restrictions. You can configure HTTPS whenever you want; at miHosting we include it free with any hosting plan.
Is .shop or .es better for a Spanish online shop?
For a shop selling exclusively in Spain, .es has clear advantages: it is the reference extension for Spanish consumers, has greater local recognition and allows SEO geotargeting for Spanish searches. The .shop works better if you have international ambitions or if the .es for your name is already taken.
Can I transfer my .shop domain to miHosting?
Yes. Transferring a .shop to miHosting has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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