QUICK question - What is better, .org or .us

[kastro_316]

Hey everyone, I am just about to buy a domain name i really like. Its for a directory I made.

Whats better?

(not real name of site)

www. (mydirectory).org

or

www. (mydirectory).us

[iceberg]

all are same. :)

[kastro_316]

Hey bud,

really...you dont think .ORG might better because its a little more popular?

Thanks :)

[aaron_nimocks]

Its the same in terms of SEO and ranking.

A .info or .ws can outrank a .com

Doesnt matter.

[kastro_316]

Ohhh ok...I kinda thought so, just was not sure.

I just thought, in terms of people remembering the site, .org might be easier ?

[aaron_nimocks]

Ohhh ok...I kinda thought so, just was not sure.

I just thought, in terms of people remembering the site, .org might be easier ?

Depends on the person. Its a toss up for that one for people in the US. For me I use .us before .org, but thats just because I like .us better. :)

[kastro_316]

AHHHHH, I dont know what one to get lol

:)

[AlienGG]

.org sounds like a non-profit orgnization
.us sounds more general.

[sarathy]

buy both., so you can always start 2 different directories ;)

[Richie_Ni]

Hey bud,

really...you dont think .ORG might better because its a little more popular?

Thanks :)


I just thought, in terms of people remembering the site, .org might be easier ?
.com's are the most popular and easiest to remember!

[goodpasture]

I agree with AlienGG that the US isn't a NPO but you could buy both and have the .org point to the .us

[domnom]

If you are not US citizen you can't get a .us so if this the case then .org is the only option

Apart from this i believe .org is better it has some sense of internationalism

[kh7]

Yes, I'd go for .org as well.

[kastro_316]

Ok you have all sold me lol - I will use the .org :D

Thanks!

[Richie_Ni]

If you are not US citizen you can't get a .us so if this the case then .org is the only option
I think everyone can have .us domains?

[TopDraw]

I think everyone can have .us domains?

Nope, .us is only for US citizens or people with a real business presense in USA. Of course that doesnt stop some people from still registering a .us I would imagine...(those who dont meet the criteria)

[Richie_Ni]

Nope, .us is only for US citizens or people with a real business presense in USA. Of course that doesnt stop some people from still registering a .us I would imagine...(those who dont meet the criteria)
Is there any doc. about this?
Thank You!

[TopDraw]

Is there any doc. about this?
Thank You!


Yep, here it is :)
http://www.nic.us/policies/docs/ustld_nexus_requirements.pdf