{"id":15111,"date":"2026-03-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.dream.press\/news\/?post_type=announcement&#038;p=15111"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:37:33","slug":"grab-your-pro-domain","status":"publish","type":"announcement","link":"https:\/\/news.dream.press\/news\/announcements\/grab-your-pro-domain\/","title":{"rendered":".PRO \u2014 Built For People Who Mean Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>And yes \u2014 it\u2019s been doing that since 2004.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some domains follow trends.<br>Some try to be clever.<br>.PRO shows up and gets straight to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched on June 23, 2004, the .PRO top-level domain was created for professionals who wanted a web address that reflects what they do best: deliver expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 20 years later, it\u2019s still doing exactly that. 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For a limited time (March 1-31), your first year of .PRO is on us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Domain with Staying Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flashy domain extensions may come and go, but .PRO has quietly built a strong, credible presence online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of late 2025, there were over 1 million registered .PRO domains worldwide \u2014 proof that professionals across industries continue to choose clarity over clutter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why .PRO Still Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because professionalism never goes out of style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A .PRO domain signals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f Authority<br>\u2611\ufe0f Expertise<br>\u2611\ufe0f Credibility<br>\u2611\ufe0f Confidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.PRO keeps your message clean and direct\u2014no extra explanation required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Available Than .COM (And Just as Confident)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a strong .COM name in 2026 can feel like searching for a parking spot in a crowded city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.PRO gives you a better shot at securing your actual name, without adding extra words, awkward abbreviations, or creative spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And YourName.PRO?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s memorable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Register with DreamHost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DreamHost is an ICANN-accredited registrar, and we proudly offer .PRO alongside the industry\u2019s most trusted extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register your .PRO with dreamhost, you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd12 Free privacy protection<br>\u26a1 Easy integration with hosting and email<br>\ud83d\udcac Real human support<br>\ud83d\udc53 Transparent pricing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grab Your .PRO with the Pros (That\u2019s Us!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through March 31 only, you can grab a .PRO domain free for the first year!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve built the skills.\u00a0<br>You\u2019ve earned the reputation.\u00a0<br>Make it official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[CTA} Search for your .PRO today \u2192<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-cta-shared article-cta-small\">\n\n\t<div class=\"tr-img-wrap-outer jsLoading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-img-lazy \" src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/news\/wp-content\/themes\/dhtheme2023\/assets\/img\/lazy-loading-transparent.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/article-cta-small-bg-877x538.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/article-cta-small-bg-1754x1077.jpg 2x\"  alt=\"Article Small CTA Bg Alt Text\" \/><\/div>\n\n\t<a >\n\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" width=\"15\"><path d=\"M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t<div class=\"content-btm\">\n\n\t\t        <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/panel.dreamhost.com\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n            Search for your .PRO today \u2192         <\/a>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been thinking about upgrading your online presence, this is your moment. 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