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Next best alternative to .COM .NET. or .ORG

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by abercrombie, Jul 20, 2008.

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What's the next TLD domain would you accept as alternative to the other big 3.

  1. .info

    13 vote(s)
    48.1%

  2. .me

    3 vote(s)
    11.1%

  3. .tv

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. .mobi

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. .cc

    1 vote(s)
    3.7%

  6. .biz

    2 vote(s)
    7.4%

  7. .name

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. other

    2 vote(s)
    7.4%

  9. only .com, .net, or .org for me

    6 vote(s)
    22.2%
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  1. #1
    As we all know, the big 3 TLDs are .COM, .NET, or .ORG.

    What would you consider as the next best alternative if those aren't available?
     
    abercrombie, Jul 20, 2008 IP
  2. shireen2007

    shireen2007 Peon

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    I would prefer to only use the big three, and so far I haven't had a problem registering domain names with those extensions. But if I had no other option I would accept .info as an alternative.
     
    shireen2007, Jul 20, 2008 IP
  3. mozzeratti

    mozzeratti Active Member

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    #3
    Ditto.
    However, I'd have to say it really depends on the specific domain and it's use.
    There are some I'd prefer to have in say --- .tv


    .
     
    mozzeratti, Jul 20, 2008 IP
  4. kohashi

    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    #4
    you didnt list the option of a different domain :)
     
    kohashi, Jul 20, 2008 IP
  5. falguni1

    falguni1 Peon

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    I think .tv .info and .me are in demand.
     
    falguni1, Jul 20, 2008 IP
  6. Vonman

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    I believe .info is the next best thing. The future of .me is still unknown (IMO). Hopefully .me's do well, but only time will tell.
     
    Vonman, Jul 20, 2008 IP
  7. desilator

    desilator Peon

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    #7
    I love my the main three... but .ME is alright for now.
     
    desilator, Jul 20, 2008 IP
  8. htmlindex

    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    #8
    Depending on the name, I would go with a .tv or a .info
     
    htmlindex, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  9. crownrahul

    crownrahul Well-Known Member

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    #9
    I think .info is next best alternative
     
    crownrahul, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  10. godsofchaos

    godsofchaos Peon

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    #10
    Info is quite good... but honestly speakin, nothing compares to .com and not even .net....

    However, if I was starting a non-profit org then I would definitely go for .org domain regardless the fact that a .com is available, but that is simply just me!
     
    godsofchaos, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  11. kiteguy123

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    At the moment .me is really popular, so I put that.
    .info is leading the vote, which suprises me seeing as there is practically no market for .infos at the moment, even with some of the best domains, the .info just seems to drag it down..
     
    kiteguy123, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  12. madzzkill

    madzzkill Active Member

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    madzzkill, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  13. links4rank

    links4rank Well-Known Member

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    #13
    .cn and .info will be the next
     
    links4rank, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  14. mozzeratti

    mozzeratti Active Member

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    #14
    I think the main problem with .info is that it has become such a spam extension...largely because of its being cheap and easy to register.
    That said, I'd still opt for a .info if all reasonable variations of the .com/net/org were taken.
    Mainly IF the website were to be (at least in part) informational.
    Of course I'd first try different variations of the .com

    .tv is the only other I might consider aside from the .info at this point...but that would depend largely on the
    intended use of the domain...it'd have to be a domain is relevant to the .tv extension.

    I agree with Vonman, that the future of .me is still unknown.

    .
     
    mozzeratti, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  15. save

    save Active Member

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    .info easily
     
    save, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  16. Mr. Discount

    Mr. Discount Guest

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    I like the .Me because they will be more valuable espicialy now with lots of still open opportunity.

    If you buy a .Me at Go daddy, use promo code CHH2 at check out and it will get you $5 off each one.

    Obviously .com domains still hold value so if you have a .com domain you should renew it and use promo Code CHH3 . This will renew your .com domain at Godaddy.com for $6.95 a year. This is also good for new .com registers.

    Have fun registeringg :)
     
    Mr. Discount, Jul 21, 2008 IP
  17. turbulence

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    #17
    It really depends on the target audience you are aiming at. If we have to consider which is the next biggest I would say that the .info has no competition, however I wouldn't give up on the idea to use country domains or .eu in that essence.
     
    turbulence, Jul 22, 2008 IP
  18. Pinup Girl

    Pinup Girl Notable Member

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    well,if any of these extensions was available,my last alternative would be .info
     
    Pinup Girl, Jul 22, 2008 IP
  19. P5Solutions

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    I would say .fm
     
    P5Solutions, Jul 22, 2008 IP
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    .info or .biz or a cctld
     
    Ara, Jul 22, 2008 IP
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