Choose .consulting when
- Strategy and management consultants
- Technical and financial advisors
- Independent experts and coaches
.consulting domain search
Turn expertise into a .consulting destination
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .consulting.
Live .consulting search
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Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .consulting. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .consulting?
.consulting is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC. It sets a direct expectation that the visitor can access advice, analysis or a specialist engagement.
- Type
- Top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 81.9K
- Registration context
- 81.9K
Generic TLD for advisory and consulting practices.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN consulting registry transaction report (202604)
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for advisory and consulting practices.
The short answer
Is .consulting a good domain extension?
Choose .consulting when advisory work is the core offer and the name feels credible in a boardroom. A shorter personal or firm domain may be easier for referrals.
Consider another extension when
- The business sells a standardized product
- The term makes the site sound more formal than the service
Research brief
The .consulting facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
Registry operator
Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital)
The IANA delegation record identifies the sponsoring organisation for this extension.
IANA .consulting delegation recordRegistration context
81.9K
30 Apr 2026 · Generic TLD for advisory and consulting practices.
ICANN consulting registry transaction report (202604)Registry path
.consulting → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .consulting is moving
Registry totals show the scale and direction of the namespace. They do not predict the value of an individual domain; the change below is calculated from dated registry snapshots.
Year-over-year growth
+5.2%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+4.0K
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.consulting reported registrations
81.9K
Dated source record
- Earlier77.9K
- Latest81.9K
The page labels the published dataset exactly as reported. It does not invent a global registration total where the registry has not released a comparable series.
ICANN consulting registry transaction report (202604)Familiar in the wild
Who uses .consulting?
These are recognizable examples, not endorsements or traffic rankings. The useful pattern is how broadly the extension works across industries.
Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .consulting
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .consulting
Choose a name that says what kind of problem you solve; ‘consulting’ is broad and your label must provide the specificity.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .consulting domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $40.99 for year one
Renews from $54.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$40.99Renew$54.99Transfer$49.99
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on August 15, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .consulting ownership cost
Compare renewal and transfer pricing, then budget for the domain as part of a multi-year professional-services brand.
Registration options
Where to register a .consulting
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We prioritize the partner best aligned with this market, but the choice remains yours.
Bluehost is our preferred global partner; Namecheap and HostGator remain available as additional checkouts. Prices are shown only when the provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
Some outbound links are affiliate links. FlashDomains may earn a commission without changing your price.
NameSilo
Register $40.99 · renew $54.99
Bluehost
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Namecheap
AffiliateA second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Make the tradeoff visible
.consulting compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .consulting | Professional advisory signal | Good | Consultancies | Formal tone |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .consulting name ideas
Generate 20 .consulting names for [specialty]. Keep them credible across proposals, LinkedIn and a spoken referral; flag regulated or credential-implying language.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .consulting names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .consulting. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit advisory services, strategy and specialist expertise. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .consulting ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.consulting questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .consulting domain?
.consulting is a generic extension sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC. It sets a direct expectation that the visitor can access advice, analysis or a specialist engagement.
How much does a .consulting domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Registrars set registration, renewal and transfer pricing, and some names are premium. Compare current rows for the exact name before checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .consulting registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Is .consulting only for large firms?
No. Independent consultants and specialist practices can use it. The site should explain the person, expertise and scope behind the name.
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