national domains- restrictive?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Luke Jones, Aug 26, 2007.

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    Hello,
    If, for example, I buy a .jp domain, would I find it more difficult to rank in USA?
    Does this domain have more value in Japan?
    I have ebay stores for the USA market. Can I use a .jp domain, or will it make it more difficult for me?

    Thanks for your help.

    Luke
     
    Luke Jones, Aug 26, 2007 IP
  2. kohashi

    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    http://www.jp-domains.com/
    Don't know about ranking, I have heard tld makes no difference but then again im not an SEO expert for ccTLDs vs gTLDs in SERPs.

    I suspect if your traffic is all links from your eBay sales you could link to whatever domain you pleased, but if you're trying to build a brand or something off your eBay sales perhaps a .com would be a better choice.
     
    kohashi, Aug 27, 2007 IP