What Is a .me Domain?
.me is the country code TLD (ccTLD) for Montenegro. The country recognized the marketing potential of the English word "me" and opened the domain to global registration in 2008. Since then, .me has become the preferred extension for personal branding, portfolios, and domain hacks.
Who uses .me:
- Personal websites and portfolios (
yourname.me) - URL shorteners (Facebook's
fb.me, WordPress'swp.me) - Domain hacks that form phrases (
contact.me,follow.me,read.me) - Personal blogs and professional profiles
- Products with personal/individual focus
Search .me domains to find available names.
.me Pricing
- Registration: $15–25/year
- Renewal: $18–28/year
Reasonably priced for a ccTLD with strong English-language branding appeal.
Domain Hacks with .me
.me is one of the best extensions for domain hacks — domains where the extension forms part of a readable word or phrase:
- line.me — LINE's profile and link-sharing URLs
- t.me — Telegram short links
- li.me — Lime's primary brand domain
- fb.me — Facebook URL shortener
- wp.me — WordPress.com shortener
- follow.me — personal branding phrase
Action verbs work especially well: contact.me, read.me, know.me, find.me.
.me vs. Other Personal Branding Options
| Option | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|
.me | Personal sites, domain hacks | jane.me |
.com | Universal — if your name is available | janesmith.com |
.dev | Developer portfolios | jane.dev |
.io | Technical personal projects | jane.io |
.name | Full names | jane.smith.name |
For personal branding, .me is often the best choice when your name isn't available in .com. It's immediately understood and creates clean, memorable URLs.
.me and SEO
Google treats .me as a generic TLD — your site won't be geo-targeted to Montenegro. For ranking purposes, .me is treated the same as .com. Content quality and domain authority drive rankings, not the extension.
When to Choose .me
Good fit:
- Personal portfolio or professional website
- Domain hack that creates a readable phrase
- URL shortener or redirect service
- Products focused on individual users
Not ideal:
- Business websites (use
.comor industry-specific TLD) - E-commerce stores (
.comor.shopis better) - Team or company branding (
.meimplies individual, not group)
Search .me domains or browse all domain extensions to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does .me stand for?
Officially, .me is Montenegro's country code TLD. The English word "me" makes it popular for personal branding and domain hacks. Montenegro opened it to global registration in 2008.
Is .me good for personal branding?
Yes — .me is one of the best extensions for personal websites. yourname.me is immediately understood and creates clean, memorable URLs. It's especially effective for portfolios, resumes, and professional profiles.
How much does a .me domain cost?
Standard .me registration runs $15–25/year with renewals at $18–28/year. Reasonably priced for a ccTLD with strong branding appeal.
Does .me affect SEO?
Google treats .me as a generic TLD — your site won't be geo-targeted to Montenegro. For ranking purposes, .me is treated the same as .com.