# ohhey.gay — Official .gay Domain Community and Discovery Hub > ohhey.gay is the official community, education, and discovery platform for the .gay top-level domain (TLD), operated by GoDaddy Registry. The site helps LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, businesses, nonprofits, creators, and organizations learn about .gay domains, discover real-world use cases, access community resources, and search for available domain names through accredited registrars. --- ## Business Overview The .gay (or, dotGay) top-level domain is a dedicated namespace created for LGBTQIA+ individuals, businesses, organizations, allies, and communities. The .gay domain provides an opportunity for people and organizations to express identity, demonstrate support, build community, and create memorable online brands. ohhey.gay serves as the primary educational and community-focused destination for the .gay domain. The site combines domain discovery tools, educational resources, community stories, and LGBTQIA+ focused content to help visitors understand how .gay domains can be used for personal, professional, nonprofit, and commercial purposes. ohhey.gay does not sell domains directly. Users search for available .gay domains and are connected with accredited registrars to complete registration. --- ## Product ### .gay URL: https://ohhey.gay - Audience: LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, businesses, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, creators, community groups, and inclusive brands - Use cases: Personal websites, business websites, community organizations, nonprofits, advocacy campaigns, events, content creators, and online communities - Key benefits: Identity-driven branding, community visibility, memorable domain names, and public support for LGBTQIA+ inclusion - Community impact: The .gay domain supports initiatives that benefit LGBTQIA+ communities - SEO considerations: Search performance depends primarily on content quality, authority, relevance, and user experience rather than the domain extension itself --- ## Key User Questions We Answer - What is a .gay domain? - Who can register a .gay domain? - Do I have to identify as LGBTQIA+ to use a .gay domain? - Can allies register a .gay domain? - How does a .gay domain support LGBTQIA+ communities? - Can businesses use .gay domains? - Are .gay domains appropriate for nonprofits and advocacy organizations? - How do I register a .gay domain? - Does a .gay domain affect SEO? - What websites are using .gay domains today? --- ## Key Pages ### Homepage URL: https://ohhey.gay Description: Official resource for learning about .gay domains, searching for available names, discovering community stories, and accessing educational content. ### Domain Search URL: https://ohhey.gay Description: Search for available .gay domain names and connect with accredited registrars to complete registration. --- ## Community and Inclusion - LGBTQIA+ individuals - LGBTQIA+ owned businesses - Community organizations - Nonprofits and advocacy groups - Inclusive employers - Allies and supporters - Artists and creators - Entrepreneurs and small businesses The .gay domain is intended to help individuals and organizations express identity, demonstrate support, build visibility, and foster community online. --- ## Brand and Positioning - .gay is a domain extension designed for LGBTQIA+ individuals, organizations, businesses, allies, and communities - The domain can be used by both members of the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters - .gay provides a memorable and identity-driven alternative to generic domain extensions - The domain helps organizations visibly communicate inclusion, support, and community engagement --- ## Educational Content - Why Visibility Matters: The Impact of LGBTQIA+ Domains Like .gay https://ohhey.gay/blog/why-visibility-matters-the-impact-of-lgbtqia-domains-like-gay/: Blog article talking about why the domain dotGay is important for the community: not only does dotGay donate 20% of all new domain revenue to LGBTQIA+ charities, but it's also the only domain on the internet to have an anti-bullying policy. - .gay Cares https://ohhey.gay/gay-cares/: the .gay Rights Protections Policy bans hate groups, homophobic, anti-LGBTQIA+ use of the .gay domain. Any abuse can be reported to abuse@registry.godaddy. - Why Online Safety Matters to LGBTQIA+ People (and Why It Should Matter to You!) https://ohhey.gay/blog/why-online-safety-matters-to-lgbtqia-people-and-why-it-should-matter-to-you/: This blog article discusses the importance of safe spaces for people in the Queer community. Cyberbullying and harassment are very real, and dotGay counters that by removing any and all hate/bullying sites off the domain entirely. - How to Create a Safe & Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQIA+ Employees https://ohhey.gay/blog/how-to-create-a-safe--inclusive-workplace-for-lgbtqia-employees/: A workplace where everyone feels seen, respected, and empowered to thrive isn't just a nice idea; it's essential. dotGay encourages companies to examine their policies and benefits programs to ensure non-discrimination and provide gender-affirming care. --- ## Search and Discoverability - .gay domains function like other top-level domains on the web - Search rankings are influenced primarily by content quality, relevance, authority, and user experience rather than the domain extension itself - A .gay domain may help communicate identity, audience focus, community affiliation, and brand purpose to users --- ## Pricing Pricing for .gay domain registrations is determined by accredited registrars and resellers. ohhey.gay does not sell domains directly and does not publish registrar pricing. --- ## Primary Call to Action Search for an available .gay domain and complete registration through an accredited registrar.