Can you explain the necessity of your desired purchase? It is not a technical inquiry. In my experience, I have registered both my last name in the popular COM zone and in my local FR zone with my final subdomain and email address being utilized for redirection and personal use.
What is your personal domain name, and how do you employ it within various zones?
I owned golovanko.info and someone approached me to buy it. I decided to sell it and then registered golovanko.net for myself. Currently, there is nothing on the website and no golovanko(s) present.
but, I did feel like a cybersquatter at some point in my life.
Due to the commonality of the surname, the desired popular domains were already taken. In order to establish an online presence, I secured a domain name in the format name/.сом during the initial availability period. Additionally, I was able to register name.ме as a secondary option.
Unfortunately, initials such as ma were not permitted by the registry. As an alternative, there were few available domains for nickname registration and other purposes.
There exists an incredibly complex surname, but for convenience, it's simply referred to as ник.ѕи since the other zones are already taken. I utilize this name for email correspondence and transmitting large files - a script automatically uploads them onto a server and copies links like get.domain/name_of_file.ext into the buffer.
In the past, I used to upload pictures onto pic.domain and share them on forums but eventually stopped going on forums. Recently, due to my temporary yet long-term change of location, I've started a technical blog for my friends to follow.
I find the obsession with multiple zones unnecessary. A personal domain in the COM zone should suffice for most professionals. The FR zone might seem appealing for localization, but it can dilute your brand message.
It's essential to maintain a cohesive online presence instead of fragmenting your identity across various domains and subdomains. Simplifying your approach could lead to better user experience and stronger brand loyalty. Overcomplicating things can make you appear unprofessional.