.sc domains
internet extension is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Seychelles, an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean. It is operated by VCS (Pty) Limited, the registry for Seychelles.
Key Characteristics
Primarily used by individuals or businesses located in or associated with Seychelles
Can be registered by anyone, not just entities based in Seychelles, for creative branding purposes or to target the Seychelles market
Offers benefits such as increased visibility and relevance among Seychelles’ internet users, and enhanced search engine optimization for local searches
History
The <span class='highlight'>.sc</spandomain was initially marketed to businesses in Scotland and the U.S. state of South Carolina, but it is subject to Seychelles registry rules. Although SCregistrars, a company that marketed <span class='highlight'>.sc</span> domains to Scottish sites, has since closed down, the extension remains available for direct registration through various registrars internationally.