Since its official launch in 2014, the .bzh internet domain is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. A true marker of digital identity for Brittany, this extension has made it possible to strengthen regional visibility on the web and to bring together an ever-growing community around this initiative, which was imagined in 2004.
The first French regional extension
Created in 2014 after several years of initiatives initiated by the www.bzh association, .bzh is part of the global movement to diversify internet extensions. This domain, specifically dedicated to Brittany, reflects a strong attachment to Breton cultural and linguistic identity. It allows individuals, businesses, communities and associations to claim their belonging to the region, while asserting their territorial anchoring in the digital universe.
Since its launch, the .bzh has been popular. Over the course of a decade, he saw his registrations grow steadily, reaching thousands of active domain names. Among them, Breton institutions, such as the Brittany Regional Council, regional economic players, as well as individuals proud to fly the colors of their region. In 2024, nearly 13,000 .bzh domain names will be registered.
A lever for the promotion of Brittany
Beyond its symbolic role, .bzh has become a strategic tool for Brittany’s international influence. It offers an ideal platform for companies wishing to highlight their Breton roots. From gastronomy to technology and tourism, .bzh has established itself as a distinctive marker, a guarantee of authenticity and innovation.
As the expansion celebrates its 10th anniversary, we are already looking to the future. Those responsible for .bzh intend to continue to develop its attractiveness and further encourage registrations. To this end, awareness campaigns among businesses and individuals are planned, as are initiatives to make the extension accessible to new generations of users.
-An ambitious future for .bzh
The Brittany Regional Council, which has actively supported the project since its beginnings, recently praised this decade of success. According to its representatives, .bzh is much more than a simple domain extension: it is a unifying tool that reflects the spirit of belonging and the dynamics of a region proud of its roots.
With already 10 years of success, .bzh is a lasting part of the digital landscape. This extension continues to play a key role in promoting Breton identity, both in Brittany and internationally. At a time when digital technology is becoming an essential vector of expression and influence, .bzh remains a living emblem of Breton culture and innovation.
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