does google favor domain extension when it comes to SEO?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Hoppus, Apr 3, 2012.

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    there are various domain extensions from .coms for companies to domain extensions for countries. but when it comes to a non-localized keyword (like shopping in the uk or something), does google favor domain extensions? like .com over .info? because since i've been working more and more, and since .infos are relatively cheap (for the first year's registration), i've been considering buying more and more of them.

    so would it be a good idea to stick with .coms? or would building sites on .infos be a good idea... or not?
     
    Hoppus, Apr 3, 2012 IP
  2. Nystul

    Nystul Well-Known Member

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    Not for SEO
    but .com is much better for branding purposes
    and of course, higher value over time.
     
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  3. rashod

    rashod Greenhorn

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    I think .com is the best value for business sites.if you want to protect your brand buy domain much as you can
    May be noob answer sorry.
     
    rashod, Apr 3, 2012 IP
  4. Hoppus

    Hoppus Member

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    no no rashod, your reply is appreciated and respected. because that's actually what a lot of businesses do. they buy, buy, and more buy domains in attempts to protect themselves from copyright infringement and trademark violations. but this is also backed up by DMCA.

    but i'm not really concerned with legalities, just if prs and serps are in any way, even marginally, affected by domain extension.
     
    Hoppus, Apr 4, 2012 IP
  5. ryan_uk

    ryan_uk Illustrious Member

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    For generic TLDs, there is no SEO benefit (if in doubt, read Matt Cutts blog - he's already answered this).
     
    ryan_uk, Apr 4, 2012 IP
  6. iThinkFashion

    iThinkFashion Peon

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    Google is not bias for any domain extension but .com is preferable.
     
    iThinkFashion, Apr 4, 2012 IP