.COM vs .US

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by AsadMoeen, Jun 24, 2011.

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    Okay I do really wanna know about it.

    Lets say 'Example' is the exact keyword I want in my domain. .COM has been taken up by GoDaddy and my competitor is using TheExample.com. Now I want to know if Google focuses more on .COM domains than .US domains or ranks the .COM domains more than the .US domains.

    On searching my Keyword for the last 7 days in Google Insights, I see 100% Regional Interest for that keyword is found inside the United States. I just want to be sure if taking Example.US would be the right choice for me and won't affect global rankings.
     
    AsadMoeen, Jun 24, 2011 IP
  2. Ana Boks

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    Google more focus on .com extension but your competitor create much links form you then Google boost your competitor website.
     
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    Irfi0009 Banned

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    ana boks i agree with you
     
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    There is not a "vs" .com is the best .....
     
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  5. AsadMoeen

    AsadMoeen Active Member

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    Focus on what I said before you guys reply.

    All my traffic would be from US so why shouldn't a US domain be better.
     
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    Even if your traffic is majority coming from US, .com > .us.
     
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  7. AsadMoeen

    AsadMoeen Active Member

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    And how can you say that ?

    Even Google Webmaster Tools show targeted users in USA depending upon the domain.
     
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    With .com domain, you can still optimize your website to target US market.
     
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    .COM for my current keyword is not available. Is it so important ?
     
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    .com is the better choice regardless of the market you are trying to target.
     
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    From experience, Google seems to favor .COM more, but if your content is better and your SEO in general is a higher level, you will surpass your competitor in rankings regardless of the extension you choose.

    .COM is generally the favored extension because everyone defaults to thinking of it. So when branding your site with a .US, you should try to emphasize the extension a little so there is no confusion.
     
    pokerjoe, Jun 24, 2011 IP