To build an X site, you first need a domain name, which should be considered comprehensively based on the direction and purpose of the X site. Try to choose simple and memorable domain names. Below are some insights shared by the webmaster for beginners on choosing a domain name for an X site.
Domain Naming#
A successful X site must have a popular and memorable domain name. Can you remember a chaotic domain like “dfsafsdrewr32423fds342grjyfgwe.com”? Unless your site's content and services reach a very high level, such a domain is simply wasting server and keyboard/mouse lifespan.
When naming the domain for an X site, try to base it on the region corresponding to your traffic. For domestic traffic, you can use pinyin or pinyin letter types, such as “lsj (老司机)” or “lsp (老色批)”.
For overseas Chinese and incoming overseas traffic, use English names like “JAV,” “AV,” or “Porn.”
By the way, when targeting Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan traffic, never use pinyin types, as most people in these three regions do not use pinyin.
If the desired domain name is taken, you can add numbers at the end or other characters at the beginning, or simply use overlapping combinations of letters like AABB, as long as it is memorable! I remember the domain used by “黑料不打烊” at the beginning was something like zzzttt, which is also a very easy-to-remember domain name.
Choosing Domain Extensions#
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Absolutely do not use domain extensions like “.cn” and “.TOP” registered in China for X sites!
Once complained, there is a high chance that the domain registrar will stop the domain usage for violating domain rules!
Don't ask why; just know that the webmaster has already stepped on this pit for you!
Back in the day, the webmaster, young and ignorant, took a chance and used “.TOP” (which was $0.9 a year at the time) to create a site cluster. When the traffic reached over 200,000, it was complained about, leading to almost total annihilation – -!
Some may say, “I see others using these two extensions and they are doing well; why are they fine?”
It cannot be denied that many webmasters still use these extensions for X sites. I cannot explain why they haven't run into issues; some may not have been complained about yet, and some may have special techniques. However, I strongly advise against taking such unnecessary risks.
Different types of X sites can consider choosing different types of domain extensions. Below are some domain extensions recommended by webmasters.
Domestic X Site Domain Extension Choices#
For domestic X sites, consider cost, as the domestic firewall is powerful. When traffic increases, changing several domain names in a day is not unusual, so choosing cheap domains like .xyz is sufficient.
Overseas X Site Domain Extension Choices#
For overseas X sites, there is no need to consider firewall issues, but SEO situations must be taken into account. Try to choose domains like “.com,” “.net,” “.org,” or “.cc.”
Special Type X Site Domain Extension Choices#
For AI face-swapping or stripping, consider “.ai,” as well as dedicated adult domain extensions like “.porn” and “.xxx.”
Choosing Domain Service Providers for X Sites#
Here comes another key point! Highlight this!
Absolutely do not choose “GODADDY” as your domain service provider. Don’t ask why; just know that several webmasters have fallen victim, with domains stopped from resolving and reclaimed. Don’t argue; try it yourself if you don’t believe it!
Stay away from Chinese companies like Tencent Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and West Digital! There’s no need to ask why; just know it’s politically sensitive!
When choosing a domain service provider, it’s best to check the terms of use. You can also search for what domain service providers international big sites like P 站 and X 站 use; just copy their homework.
Remember one thing: when choosing any domain service provider, always register with an email under a jump server, and make payments using virtual currency! Do not leave any of your personal information or payment details!
Below are some domain service providers used by the webmaster and other webmasters. If you have better suggestions, feel free to leave a message or contact the webmaster via TG to submit. If there are errors in the article, please point them out; this article will be updated continuously.
- https://www.namesilo.com/ supports payment with virtual currency on the TRC chain (USDT-TRC20);
- https://porkbun.com/ supports payment with virtual currency on the ERC chain (USDC, Dogecoin), does not support payment with TRC chain coins;
- https://www.namecheap.com/ supports payment with virtual currency on the TRC chain (USDT-TRC20);
- https://www.spaceship.com/ supports payment with virtual currency on the ERC chain (USDC, Dogecoin), does not support payment with TRC chain coins;
Domain Price Comparison Websites#
Here are two domain price comparison websites that webmasters can check according to their needs.