Technical Definition
ccTLD (country code top-level domain) is a domain extension for a specific country: .uk, .fr, .de, .jp, etc. Strongest geo-targeting signal but requires managing separate domains. Each ccTLD needs separate authority building. Some ccTLDs (.io, .co, .tv) are treated as generic due to common international use.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
A ccTLD is a country-specific domain ending like .uk for United Kingdom, .fr for France, or .de for Germany. Using a ccTLD tells Google your site is for that country. The downside is you need separate domains for each country, and each starts from scratch building authority.
Related Terms
International SEO, Geo-Targeting, Domain, gTLD
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