What are the registration requirements for .BZ domains?
.BZ domains are open for registration to anyone. There are no restrictions.
What does .BZ stand for?
.BZ refers to the official domain extension or the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Belize. Registration for this domain suffix does not require any documents and anyone can become a registrant. The intended use of .BZ is for entities connected with Belize. However, it is being marketed globally for business or commercial purposes. Marcaria is an accredited registrar for .BZ websites.
Aside from Belize, BZ is also an abbreviated form for Bolzano - an Italian province. Some people also mistake it for Brazil. Other meanings include busy (slang), bravo zulu (military), big zero (mathematics), because (online chat), and Brillouin Zone (Physics).
Why register a .BZ domain?
Belize is a Central American country that is formerly known as British Honduras. In spite of the fact that it has went through disasters and natural calamities in the past, the economy is thriving and growing at a healthy pace. National income relies on tourism services and agricultural exports. Main products are sugar, banana and citrus.
Whether you are planning to expand business in Belize or not, .BZ domain suffix is beneficial in ways you never imagined:
- .BZ is an affordable substitute for .biz. If your trademark or if the keyword that you want to register is already taken in .biz, you can still register it cheaply using .BZ ccTLD. It is actually a better option since it’s shorter and can be used for Belize, Italy or Brazil markets.
- Keep your domain name profitable and meaningful. Don’t settle with a website address that doesn’t match your company name or does not relate to your business. Try .BZ for the availability of thousands of domain names.
- .BZ is just as good as .COM although it’s not as famous. From the SEO standpoint, your website can still earn a high page rank even if it’s not using a .com web address.
- Localize your website to earn the trust of customers. Studies show that shoppers would normally patronize a local online store over a foreign one. When you use a .BZ website, you can expect an increase in natural traffic coming exclusively from Belize even if SEO efforts are minimal.
- .BZ leaves a lasting impression of professionalism. Having a dedicated website will imply that you have a serious business. Customers from Belize will know that your business is exclusively serving them. It’s a good way to earn their patronage and to explore the digital market of the country.
- .BZ makes your website competitive not just locally but globally as well. It can mean business, Belize, Bolzano or Brazil. It like hitting 4 birds with one stone.
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