We move into the New Year with a list of resolutions (which really will hold true this year). Typically, these might include doing more sport, learning a language or plenty of other things. When it comes to going digital, there will also be those determined to gain greater internet presence or create a website for their project, whether a business, an organisation or a personal project.

But before creating the website, we need to think properly about the domain. It’s important to choose one that identifies us and which can stick with our project for a long time. If you’re unsure, it’s best to think it through than to launch with a domain you know will be provisional. All domains have two parts, the name you choose and the domain extension. Did you know that Barcelona is one of just over 30 world cities with its own domain extension? And that a .barcelona domain can help you stand out on Google Maps? In addition, besides launching a new website, with .barcelona you’re linking your digital identity to the city and forming part of the .barcelona digital community.

“And what if I’ve already got a domain that isn’t .barcelona? How can I link it to the city?” One way of gaining visibility on the internet and forming part of the .barcelona community is to register a .barcelona domain as a secondary domain. In other words, to redirect the .barcelona domain you register with your usual .barcelona domain. This way you can increase the possibilities of people finding you on the internet and promote your business by linking it to your city.