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Is .co Extension Good For A Global Domain ?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by AmanDH, Feb 3, 2013.

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    Is .co extension good for a global domain ?
    I am thinking of buying a domain and i am confused, because the domain i want is available for .co but not for .com. Please guide because i know .com is best TLD but can .co compete with it ?
     
    AmanDH, Feb 3, 2013 IP
  2. Jack Gordon

    Jack Gordon Peon

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    No, .co is a poor substitute.

    .com is still king, and if you want to be taken seriously, that is the best extension to use.
     
    Jack Gordon, Feb 3, 2013 IP
  3. CheetahNode

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    consider .com as 1st preference else go with .net
     
    CheetahNode, Feb 4, 2013 IP
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    psharma Prominent Member

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    if your are making something brandable, where your domain name is your brand then you can go for any extension as long as people can easily remember it.
    Browse http://www.go.co for the showcase of top .co websites and find out the how they are being branded.
     
    psharma, Feb 5, 2013 IP
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    itsnexgen Well-Known Member

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    i wonder why everyone promoting ".co".. even in startup weekend as well its given free!
     
    itsnexgen, Feb 26, 2013 IP
  6. JerrickYeoh

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    .CO is mainly for Columbia country website with target Columbia visitors. It not good to register with and target the global .
    As Matt Cutt mention that Google will assume you are target Columbia or specific website from Columbia.
    It would be best to go with .net and .com rather than .co if you target global market.
     
    JerrickYeoh, Mar 5, 2013 IP