Category: Opportunities

Success for .barcelona training at Barcelona Activa

Posted on by Lluis Ouro

The team from .barcelona organised an information session on 19 November aimed at  educators, consultants and professionals from the technical team at Barcelona Activa, introducing all the advantages of registering a .barcelona domain and providing them with the tools to act as prescribers for companies and advisory entrepreneurs from Barcelona Activa’s various programmes.

What is a .barcelona domain?

A .barcelona domain is much more than just a website address. It is a seal of identity which links your project with the city. It is a way of showing the world you are part of the Barcelona community and that you share the values of innovation, creativity and international openness that characterise the city.

Why choose .barcelona?

·       Visibility: a .barcelona domain allows you to stand out in searches linked with Barcelona.

·       Identity: it transmits a strong connection with the city and its inhabitants.

·       Credibility: it gives a professional and distinctive touch to your online presence.

·       Opportunities: it opens up possibilities of new collaboration and projects within the Barcelona ecosystem.

Who is the .barcelona domain aimed at?

The .barcelona domain is open to anybody wishing to link their project with the city: companies, organisations, the self-employed, non-profit entities, events, citizen initiatives and more. Whether you have a local business or want to break into a market in Barcelona, the .barcelona domain is an excellent option.

Unique opportunity for entrepreneurs

As part of its support plan for entrepreneurs, Barcelona Activa is offering free .barcelona domains during the first year of all projects establishing a link with the city. This way, entrepreneurs can launch their businesses with their own professional domain from the first moment.

How to register a .barcelona domain?

1.       Visit domini.barcelona: go to the website and check the availability of the domain you would like.

2.       Choose a registration company: select the registration company that suits your needs best.

3.       Complete the register: fill in the form with your details and complete the purchase.

With this training, Barcelona Activa gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to build a solid digital identity in the city with a .barcelona domain, which backs their work and visibility.

Got your .barcelona?

Posted on by Comunicació

The .barcelona domain is open to all individuals, organisations, businesses and administrations with links to the city. Domains are now available at a unique price of 15 euros for any new registration, renewal or automatic renewal using one of the registration companies taking part in the special offer.

Anybody interested in a domain should check its availability, make sure it complies with the conditions of use, that there are no negative effects for third parties and that it can support content in any language.

Existing domains can be renewed at any time before the registration period ends, without having to wait until the renewal date. The registration company will give the option of automatic renewal and provide instructions on how to do so.

This promotion expires at 10 am on 31 May.

For any queries, please check the FAQs or contact domini.barcelona.

Renewed your .barcelona domain yet?

Posted on by Ana Tapia

When you register any internet domain you do so for a specific period of time, normally a year. Once that period expires, if you don’t renew the domain it becomes available so that any other interested party can register it.

How do I know when my domain expires?

The user panel with your registration company displays the date of purchase and the expiry date of your .barcelona domain, as well as any other services contracted with them (hosting, personalised email etc.). You can also renew your .barcelona domain from the panel and keep it active for your website and/or email.

It’s important to understand that you don’t need to wait until the last minute to renew your .barcelona domain. It can be renewed in advance without forfeiting the period in between. For example, if your domain expires on 10 January 2021, you can renew it now and it will remain active until 10 January 2022. This means you will never lose out on the time your domain is valid for or be at risk of losing it.


I’ve got a discount code for renewal. When can I use it?

If you got a discount code from one of the .barcelona promotions you need to bear two things in mind:

  1. Whether your registration company is one of those which accepts the discount code.
  2. Whether the code is still valid and hasn’t expired.

Don’t leave it until the last minute and renew your domain to take advantage of the discount code.

Link yourself to your city, use .barcelona

Posted on by Comunicació

There are already over 6.000 registered .barcelona domains. Now you are the only one missing!

Barcelona joined the more than 30 cities around the world that have chosen to have their own Internet domain. New York, London, Berlin, Tokyo or Paris are among the cities that have embraced the opportunity to create a city brand on the Internet, thus helping companies, organisations, administrations, groups, entities and individuals identify with their city. Barcelona has not lagged behind.

What are the advantages of opting for city domains?

First of all, to strengthen the digital identity of a brand, a company or a person. The name of a domain perfectly reflects the network a brand belongs to or what you actually want and identifies it at first glance with a geographic location. When choosing a .barcelona extension, a clear statement is made: that of associating your product with one of the most innovative cities in the world. It also generates proximity, hence allowing clients to understand that we are talking about a local brand.
To have a .barcelona domain you must meet the requirement that the website contents with this extension are linked to Barcelona or its sphere of influence. This link to the community can be applied to multiple activities in various sectors, such as culture, tourism, commerce or education, thereby ensuring the website’s link to the city.

The .barcelona domain is an important tool to position itself favourably on the Internet search engines, since search engines prioritise results based on distance, and is also relevant when it comes to planning a successful digital communication strategy. It also generates a digital identity in the community of Barcelona.

How can I register a .barcelona domain?

The puntCAT Foundation manages the .barcelona domain, as commissioned by the City Council, which is its owner. To register a .barcelona domain, just click here and choose one of the accredited registrars. Most registrars also include an email account when purchasing a .barcelona domain. Do not wait any longer to multiply the value of your brand. Because Barcelona makes its point.