Does google care about domain extention?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by AveragePro, May 14, 2009.

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    Hello,

    Does your domain extention, .net, .com, .us etc affect your rank?

    Thanks,
     
    AveragePro, May 14, 2009 IP
  2. scottwood1986

    scottwood1986 Active Member

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    Only in localised searches. There is some benefit to targeting the extension to your target market. A .co.uk for example will rank better in the UK ... etc..
     
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  3. bdonaway

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    not a big google fan...lol
     
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    I think google doesn't effect on seo ranking regarding domain extension.
     
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  5. Naiel

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    No Effect at all... Google doesnt really care about it.
    It's individual's choice and our choice made .com familiar.
     
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    gr8liverpoolfan Notable Member

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    Your chances of ranking well in the local search results are higher if you have a domain extension corresponding to that country as Scottwood said.

    A .de would help you rank better in Germany, a .com.au in Australia, and so on.
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, May 14, 2009 IP