International domains
An international domain is a web address or URL that is specific to a country. When you set up an international domain for a country, you can set up localized versions of your online store using the region’s currency and language. You can also display region-specific domains in search results to help customers find the version of your store that’s right for them. Customers are more likely to buy your products when your online store is displayed in their local language and currency.
Localized shopping experiences influence how customers perceive your brand and how quickly they buy. By setting up international domains, you can attract customers from other countries and regions, and give your brand a global reputation.
You can set up international domains using both Shopify-managed domains and third-party domains. You can use top-level domains, subdomains, subfolders, or a combination of these. For example, if you sell in the United States and France in different languages and currencies, then you could set up the following international domains:
your-shop-name.com- United States
your-shop-name.fr, fr.your-shop-name.com. or your-shop-name.com/fr-fr – France
International domains are supported on the Basic Shopify plan or higher.
Topics related to this section
Considerations for setting up international domains
Set up unique URLs for specific countries/regions
Direct customers to URLs specific to their region
Original details from Shopify Merchant Official Website:
International domains
An international domain is a web address or URL that’s specific to a country or region. When you set up international domains for a country or region, you create a localized version of your online store in the currency and language for that region. You also display region-specific domains within search results to help customers find the appropriate version of your store. When your online store appears in a customer’s local language and currency, customers are more likely to make a purchase.
Localized shopping experiences affect how customers perceive your brand and how quickly they make a purchase. By setting up international domains, you can attract customers from other countries and regions and build your reputation as an international brand.
You can set up international domains with both Shopify-managed domains and third-party domains. You can use top-level domains, subdomains, subfolders, or a combination of each. For example, if you sell in both the United States and France using different languages and currencies, then you can set up the following international domains:
your-shop-name.comfor the United States
your-shop-name.fr,fr.your-shop-name.com. oryour-shop-name.com/fr-frfor France
International domains are available on the Basic Shopify plan or higher.
In this section
Considerations for setting up international domains
Setting up unique URLs for specific countries or regions
Directing customers to their region-specific URL
Article content source: Shopify merchant official website