.net or .tv

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    Hey guys. So I am starting this video site and the .com domain that I wanted is taken. So I am trying to decide between 2 other tld's. .NET or .TV. I figure because it is a video site, .tv would be more appropriate, but .NET is probably easier to remember for returning visitors. What do you guys think is the better option to use?

    Regards,
    Jordan
     
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  2. strikers

    strikers Active Member

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    if its for video, .tv for sure
     
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  3. strikers

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    get .net and forward it to .tv (just get both domains)
     
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    Why not get both? Have one forward to the more favorable one. Personally I would go with .net over .tv
     
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    Yeah. Getting both does not seem to be bad idea at all. But if you were to choose one, .tv would be better as it is a videos site. .tv for me.
     
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    .TV obviously, there are also good chance that you get good domain name over .net.
     
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    .net if it is easy to be remember and good with returning visitors.
     
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    I don't get it, how .net is good for returning visitors?
     
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    Choose .tv..
    I think the value of .net will go down with time.
     
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    .tv is enough I think, why to spend money on both? :)
     
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    He's working on the assumption that returning visitors will type .com and .net before they type .tv.

    Yes, I agree. I don't think getting the .net is worth it just to catch returning visitors who may have forgotten the extension. But that's just my opinion.
     
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    .tv sure , I agree.
     
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    excellent, thanks guys. The majority rules, .tv it is :D
     
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    I think .net is better for type-ins, but .tv could be more brandable depending on what you're shooting for; and even holds a small amount of SEO potential (again, depending on what you're ranking for)
     
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