The .us TLD is the official country-code extension for the United States. Beyond patriotic branding, it enables clever domain hacks with words ending in '-us': focus, genius, bonus, campus.
Why .us Is Popular
For US-focused businesses, .us provides geographic credibility. For domain hackers, the '-us' ending appears in many Latin-derived English words: focus, genius, campus, bonus, status. This dual utility makes .us versatile for both branding and wordplay.
Examples
- foc.us (Focus) — Productivity brand with a domain hack that IS the product benefit.
- geni.us (Genius) — Knowledge or intelligence platform — the domain flatters the user.
- bon.us (Bonus) — Rewards or loyalty platform with a positive domain hack.
- camp.us (Campus) — Education platform with a natural domain hack.
- stat.us (Status) — Monitoring or status page service — perfectly descriptive.
- circu.us (Circus) — Entertainment or creative agency with a playful domain hack.