.Org or .Net

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by lightless, Aug 15, 2010.

  1. #1
    I am looking to start a make money online related site aimed at beginners. The .com is taken (parked), but .Net and .Org are available. What would you recommend I buy, the .Net or the .Org?

    Thank you in advance for your opinions and advice. :)
     
    lightless, Aug 15, 2010 IP
  2. Pipert

    Pipert Peon

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    #2
    I'd take to .net since it's generally better than .org.

    .org domains are fine for non-profit organisations and .net is better for commercial use.
     
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  3. RightMan

    RightMan Notable Member

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    #3
    After .com... it is always .net for me, as the second best option! :)

    Regards,

    RightMan
     
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  4. Cheat

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    #4
    Net is for spider webs.
    Org is for organ donations.
     
    Cheat, Aug 16, 2010 IP
  5. WallaceYeung

    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #5
    i would pay more a few bucks to register both. ;)
     
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  6. NuiLoa

    NuiLoa Peon

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    #6
    .net and .org are equal.

    Both are good, although not as nice as a .com.

    But an exact match .net or .org will rock in the serps.
     
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  7. EvanP

    EvanP Banned

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    #7
    The .net beats the .org any day, to be honest with you.
     
    EvanP, Aug 16, 2010 IP
  8. NuiLoa

    NuiLoa Peon

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    Have to respectfully disagree. For SEO, at least, there is no difference.
     
    NuiLoa, Aug 16, 2010 IP
  9. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    #9
    Are u looking to buy any specific keyword domain name? You can also add stop words like a, the etc to the keyword and get it with .com. I personally prefer .org over .net.
     
    getjimmy, Aug 16, 2010 IP
  10. WallaceYeung

    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #10
    you are right! there is no any difference on SEO, but .org gtld is derived from Organization.
    if you are individual, .net is better. ;)
     
    WallaceYeung, Aug 16, 2010 IP
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    Ideategy.com Greenhorn

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    For me, the best option is .net
     
    Ideategy.com, Aug 16, 2010 IP
  12. Gan-Yoshi

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    #12
    Net and org are equal, but if you are serious you must buy both domain name and make a 301 redirection.
     
    Gan-Yoshi, Aug 17, 2010 IP
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    suraj4u Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Go for .net
     
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  14. lightless

    lightless Notable Member

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    Thanks again for all your opinions. I have decided to go with .Net.

    No keywords, just a good sounding, simple and easily rememberable domain name.

    I would if I had lots of spare money, but so many demands on my money at the moment. Can't spare an extra dollar, let alone 10. :)
     
    lightless, Aug 18, 2010 IP
  15. Jaman3

    Jaman3 Active Member

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    same with Pipert say, .net have commercial side and .org have non-profit side
     
    Jaman3, Aug 18, 2010 IP
  16. SiberForum

    SiberForum Banned

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    I suppose that NET domain name is better as that is more related to the network.
     
    SiberForum, Aug 18, 2010 IP
  17. Cheat

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    #17
    Is a "network" a commercial thing ?
     
    Cheat, Aug 18, 2010 IP
  18. Ibn Juferi

    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    #18
    Since its a make money blog, I think .net is more suitable for the purpose.
     
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    Sorry, i really don't get how you guys see NETWORK = COMMERCE.
     
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    #20
    Saying you want to make money your choice will be .net. if you are offering no profit service .org makes more sense.
     
    AdamFL, Aug 18, 2010 IP