About .no
A .no domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Norway, managed by Norid, which is the registry responsible for Norwegian domain names. This domain extension is widely recognized as a mark of affiliation with Norway, used by businesses, organizations, and individuals who have a registered presence in the country. It serves as a digital indicator of Norwegian identity and is integral to the local internet infrastructure.
To register a .no domain, applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria set by Norid. These requirements include being a registered business in Norway or an organization registered in the Norwegian entity registry, Brønnøysund Register Centre, and for individuals, having a Norwegian postal address. These regulations ensure that the .no domains remain closely tied to Norwegian entities or citizens, maintaining a clear connection with the country.
How can a .no domain boost your SEO efforts?
A .no domain serves as a strong geographical indicator to search engines that your site is aimed at the Norwegian market, which can boost your visibility in local search results. This is especially valuable for businesses targeting Norwegian customers, as it increases local traffic and strengthens your online presence within the region. Moreover, local domains tend to foster greater trust among local audiences, enhancing engagement and conversion rates, both of which are positive signals to search engines.
Furthermore, websites that are hosted locally generally enjoy faster loading times for users in the same region. Since site speed is a critical factor in search engine rankings, having a .no domain and hosting your site within Norway can improve your site's performance metrics such as bounce rates and user engagement. This not only provides a better user experience but also aids in lifting your site's SEO ranking, making a .no domain a perfect choice for optimizing your search engine strategy in Norway.
Frequently asked questions about .no.
Must be registered in the Norwegian Business Register (Brønnøysund Register Centre). Provide exact name of company, contact person, address and phone in Norway.
Individuals: Must be registered in the National Registry (Folkeregisteret)and have a Norwegian post address. Follow the instructions here: http://pid.norid.no to get the PID number used for registration.
Technical information for .no.
- TLD .no
- Type ccTLD
- Registration 83.99 USD / year
- Renewal 126.99 USD / year
- Transfer 83.99 USD / Transfer in your .no
- Time to Register 3 Days
- Registration Period 1 year(s)
- Private Registration Not Available
- Trustee/Proxy Service Yes
- Languages Supported Norwegian,
- Individuals can register Yes
- Businesses can register Yes
- Registry UNINETT Norid
- Information updated 2025-04-28
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