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.com vs .org vs .net

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by commandos, Mar 23, 2006.

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    Can someone with experience tell me what is the best for domain extention looking @ .

    - SEO
    - People
    - $
     
    commandos, Mar 23, 2006 IP
  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    For SEO it does not matter.
    For people in general - dot com. The problem is good dot coms are hard to come by.
     
    Smyrl, Mar 23, 2006 IP
  3. Blitz

    Blitz Well-Known Member

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    #3
    SEO:
    No difference

    People:
    Prefer .coms, then .net, then .org in my opinion. Also note that .org is typically associated with non-profit organisations, so no major websites sellings goods will touch a .org.

    Price:
    -In order of highest value-
    .com
    .net
    .org
     
    Blitz, Mar 23, 2006 IP
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    ResaleBroker Active Member

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    IMO, DOT COM for all three.
     
    ResaleBroker, Mar 23, 2006 IP
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    rubeina Invisible Staff Affiliate Manager

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    Ya in order of preference .com comes first, my personal preference is ".net" it sounds cool :cool: compared to the other one... I think .net is associated with ISPs not sure about that

     
    rubeina, Mar 23, 2006 IP
  6. Blitz

    Blitz Well-Known Member

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    I agree with you actually ;) but I think .com is a lot more popular and widely known by people who don't even have the internet, so it's my #1 since it's more memorable and recognisable.
     
    Blitz, Mar 23, 2006 IP
  7. rubeina

    rubeina Invisible Staff Affiliate Manager

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    Ok you got a point :) but .net is also getting popular, I've been working for a web hosting company (selling domain with the package) for some months & many people were taking .net I think it sounds more attractive than the .com

    There are also some extension that I very rarely see or haven't seen, I really want to see a domain with .name, been searching for a while but couldn't find any yet...
     
    rubeina, Mar 23, 2006 IP
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    cms Peon

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    www.cabel.name is one I have seen recently.
     
    cms, Mar 23, 2006 IP
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    dynn Notable Member

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    but normally ppl try to type .com in searching new domain.
     
    dynn, Mar 23, 2006 IP
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    EGS Notable Member

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    .com's are by far the most popular, however, .net is the best second choice. :)
     
    EGS, Mar 23, 2006 IP
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    rubeina Invisible Staff Affiliate Manager

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    I heard about .name domains only last year, am sure they are new, this domain has a PR6! maybe because it's a blog, anyways I think .name domains are better for artists as ordinary people (like me) will mostly look for business oriented domains .com or .net
     
    rubeina, Mar 24, 2006 IP
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    accentnepal Peon

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    .name domains are in use a lot for e-mail.
     
    accentnepal, Mar 25, 2006 IP
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    From an SEO perspective, all those extensions are as good as each other. If you're looking to build a site around your business, then you should definitely get a .com name. You don't want to take second best and risk one of your competitors (or whoever owns the .com) taking some of your traffic.
     
    tryme1, Mar 25, 2006 IP
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    Arura Peon

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    I think one of the most used extensions is okie. I prefer .com, but if I had to choose betwen very long domain with .com extension or short, easy to remember domain with another extension, I would choose the latter.
     
    Arura, Mar 25, 2006 IP
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    .OKIE - Never heard of that one.

    Would make a great domain hack =
    Co.okie
    Lo.okie
    Wo.okie :D
     
    accentnepal, Mar 26, 2006 IP
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    Subzero Well-Known Member

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    I prefer .net domains, no good .com's available anymore :)
     
    Subzero, Mar 26, 2006 IP
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    Whats wrong with .co.<>

    even they seems to work for me .co.uk, .co.in etc

    if your site is specificlly targating any particular region.
     
    jameskon, Mar 29, 2006 IP
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    indeed

    the country tld seems to work very well with local SEO (at least with .co.uk in my experience).
     
    mindblend, Mar 29, 2006 IP
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    #19
    Sorry for this bump. I have a similar question:
    i found 2 domains composed of 2 keywords and i don't know witch to choose.
    exemple (is just a example, not the real domains ):
    musicgood.net or good-music.org

    Sorry for my english, its not my native language.
     
    bogdan911, Apr 25, 2009 IP
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    .org is for community.
    .net is bad since people always type in the .com version, so id rather go with country specific tld whatever you are targeting or .me or .ws is also good.

    dont like .net but that's me.
     
    kiwin, Apr 26, 2009 IP
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