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

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by kastro_316, Jan 8, 2007.

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  1. #1
    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
     
    kastro_316, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  2. iceberg

    iceberg Notable Member

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    #2
    all are same. :)
     
    iceberg, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  3. kastro_316

    kastro_316 Well-Known Member

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    Hey bud,

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

    Thanks :)
     
    kastro_316, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  4. aaron_nimocks

    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    #4
    Its the same in terms of SEO and ranking.

    A .info or .ws can outrank a .com

    Doesnt matter.
     
    aaron_nimocks, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  5. kastro_316

    kastro_316 Well-Known Member

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

    I just thought, in terms of people remembering the site, .org might be easier ?
     
    kastro_316, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  6. aaron_nimocks

    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    #6
    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. :)
     
    aaron_nimocks, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  7. kastro_316

    kastro_316 Well-Known Member

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    AHHHHH, I dont know what one to get lol

    :)
     
    kastro_316, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  8. AlienGG

    AlienGG Banned

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    #8
    .org sounds like a non-profit orgnization
    .us sounds more general.
     
    AlienGG, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  9. sarathy

    sarathy Peon

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    #9
    buy both., so you can always start 2 different directories ;)
     
    sarathy, Jan 9, 2007 IP
  10. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    #10
    .com's are the most popular and easiest to remember!
     
    Richie_Ni, Jan 9, 2007 IP
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    I agree with AlienGG that the US isn't a NPO but you could buy both and have the .org point to the .us
     
    goodpasture, Jan 9, 2007 IP
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    #12
    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
     
    domnom, Jan 9, 2007 IP
  13. kh7

    kh7 Peon

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    #13
    Yes, I'd go for .org as well.
     
    kh7, Jan 9, 2007 IP
  14. kastro_316

    kastro_316 Well-Known Member

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

    Thanks!
     
    kastro_316, Jan 9, 2007 IP
  15. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    #15
    I think everyone can have .us domains?
     
    Richie_Ni, Jan 10, 2007 IP
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    TopDraw Active Member

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    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)
     
    TopDraw, Jan 10, 2007 IP
  17. Richie_Ni

    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    Is there any doc. about this?
    Thank You!
     
    Richie_Ni, Jan 11, 2007 IP
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    TopDraw Active Member

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    TopDraw, Jan 12, 2007 IP
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