Which Domain - .COM vs. CO.UK

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Jimbob1208, Feb 10, 2008.

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Which domain is best?

Poll closed Apr 10, 2008.

  1. .COM has more advantages

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  2. .CO.UK has more advantages

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  3. It makes some difference, but not enough to worry about

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  4. It makes no difference which you use

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  1. #1
    What are the pros and cons of having an e-commerce domain that is either a;

    • .com domain

    or

    • .co.uk domain


    Jimbob
     
    Jimbob1208, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  2. gr8liverpoolfan

    gr8liverpoolfan Notable Member

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    #2
    Are you targetting the UK market ? If yes, you will probably be better off taking the .co.uk.

    Com's are universal- right from America to Antarctica. That is a big advantage in itself.
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  3. webovich.alex

    webovich.alex Peon

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    #3
    If u targeting UK market, why not tra just .uk?
     
    webovich.alex, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  4. immortality

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    #4
    If the .com is available take that on instead, even if youre targeting the UK.
     
    immortality, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  5. gpmgroup

    gpmgroup Peon

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    #5
    Take both and 301 the one that you don't brand on. (I'd also take the .info and the .net for any thing significant $10 a year is a lot cheaper than try to stop them later from benefiting from (or even damaging) your brand.)

    Which one you choose to brand on depends on how you want your customers to perceive you.
     
    gpmgroup, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  6. Markas

    Markas Well-Known Member

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    #6
    com of course :) .co.uk is only for business in united kingdom :)
     
    Markas, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  7. JH3

    JH3 Peon

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    #7
    no competition here, .com.
     
    JH3, Feb 10, 2008 IP
  8. SupremeURLs.com

    SupremeURLs.com Peon

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    #8
    .com is King!!

    It holds the most value and gives your
    business the most credibility.
     
    SupremeURLs.com, Feb 12, 2008 IP
  9. Static

    Static Active Member

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    #9
    .com is the god of TLDs. :)

    .co.uk only if you are targeting English.
     
    Static, Feb 12, 2008 IP
  10. okapi2

    okapi2 Active Member

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    #10
    if .com is free .com

    i think a good keyword .co.uk can be a great domain, better than a 2 words .com.

    And today about all .com are already regged.
     
    okapi2, Feb 13, 2008 IP
  11. megadeth199

    megadeth199 Active Member

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    #11
    i think the best is .com
     
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  12. gwkg

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    #12
    keyword .co.uk for business in the united kingdom is ok if the .com is taken (which almost all keywords are)

    otherwise use .com
     
    gwkg, Feb 13, 2008 IP