Should I buy .net domain name

Discussion in 'Appraisals' started by daringtakers, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey SEO gurus.
    I was just wondering, whats the value of a .net domain from SEO point of view?
    Does it make any difference in SEO?

    Comment.
     
    daringtakers, Jul 16, 2008 IP
  2. ouromarketing

    ouromarketing Peon

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    For SEO --- not at all. As for domain value, .net's are usually 3-5 times cheaper than the same .com
     
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  3. kiteguy123

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    Definately go .com if you can, as .net arent nearly as valuable, although they should be of equal standard in SEO terms..
     
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  4. micksss

    micksss Notable Member

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    Buy both if you can :)
     
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  5. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    try to get .com and .net first.
    if .com is not available then go for .net
    ext not makes any big deal with SEO :)
     
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  6. CyberBoy08

    CyberBoy08 Well-Known Member

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    Yea I'd go with a .COM instead but if you know that you can brand it well and there isn't already another site with the .COM extension, then you can work something out.

    Just a note if you plan to receive many returning visitors, then the .COM would work much better with the visitors but you still can do something with a .NET.
     
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  7. damnidunno

    damnidunno Well-Known Member

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    Some of us love .net the most and would pay more for .net.
    All depends on the buyer really, and alot of the times you can get lucky.

    .com is really just overrated and all about hype. most of the average visitors don't really care. I know because i quizzed alot of people and they could care less.

    The only real argument domainers have is that people usually think .com when going to a site, well that was maybe the case 10 years ago, but now people usually get to sites vita bookmarks and hyperlinks, and also if you promote it well they'll remember the .net anyways.
     
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  8. gjvblack

    gjvblack Active Member

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    .com over .net anytime, unless it is a good .net and rare name then go for it, but .com are usually the better and more valuable domains.
     
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  9. daringtakers

    daringtakers Well-Known Member

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    Thanks to all gurus for valuable comments.
    Actually the domain name I want isnt available in .com tld, So I M gonna buy .net

    Thanks
     
    daringtakers, Jul 16, 2008 IP