Which domain .info or .in

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by NeoGen, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I want to develop a site, however, .com, .net, .org, .biz and .us of that domain is taken. I have .info for past 3 years. I also see that .in is also available for registration.

    Now I am a bit confused, which extension sounds better, .in or .info:rolleyes:

    Thanks in advance for you help...
     
    NeoGen, Jul 16, 2007 IP
  2. Smithers

    Smithers Banned

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    #2
    Do you live in india? If not get .info.
     
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  3. NeoGen

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    #3
    Is .in can only be taken by Indians?

    Interestingly, .eu, .de, .ca, .tv, .co.uk and .com.au of that domain is also taken, but .us is available...

    So I have now choice amongst:
    .in
    .info (I already own this for last 3 years)
    .us
    .name

    Why I thought of .in is because at least its smaller than .info:rolleyes:

    Now which one to choose, its quite confusing. :confused:
     
    NeoGen, Jul 16, 2007 IP
  4. ReadyToGo

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    #4
    Don't register .in if it has nothing to do with India or you're not from India.
    If you are US based, .us would be an option.
     
    ReadyToGo, Jul 16, 2007 IP
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    dnk Well-Known Member

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    #5
    .in is good if you live in India or the site is India related. .info is more generic and cheaper.
     
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  6. NeoGen

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    Thanks, my site would be a blog and has got nothing to do with India though. I wont mind paying more for the domain..

    My only worry in using .info is that its cheaper:eek::D
     
    NeoGen, Jul 16, 2007 IP
  7. eddy2099

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    #7
    The .info is only cheap for the first year after that it is almost the same price as the .com domain names when it comes up for renewal.

    Although the .in domain names can be registered by almost anyone, it still is pretty much linked to India and if you are not targetting India or from India, it is best not to use it.
     
    eddy2099, Jul 16, 2007 IP
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    #8
    If it is English site, take .info, it is more global.
     
    SEOdir.net, Jul 17, 2007 IP
  9. mr.biz

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    #9
    Use ccTLD only if your blog is related to that country (so .us if your blog deals with USA, .in if your blog deals with India, and so...).
    If your blog isn't related to a particular country go straight with the .info, no doubt !
    Regards :)
     
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  10. wes1der

    wes1der Well-Known Member

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    #10
    I would go with .info, .us. and .name ... there are so many extensions but it isn't necessary to buy them all
     
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    #11
    definitely .info
     
    jimb12, Jul 17, 2007 IP
  12. cooljeba

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    #12
    why not a good old .com
    the price difference between .info and .in is huge.

    You can buy almost 15 .info at the price of one .in so make your choice..

    ..:: Peace ::..
    Jeba
     
    cooljeba, Jul 17, 2007 IP
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    #13
    If you are not targeting India then take the .info.
     
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  14. NeoGen

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    #14
    Read my first post: All .com, .net, .org, .biz, .co.uk, .com.au and other ccTLD have been taken... I am only left with either .info or .in:(
     
    NeoGen, Jul 17, 2007 IP
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    #15
    As you said the .com is taken.
    If i were you i would search more for an alternate name, but would definitely stick to a .com
    Lets say u develop ur site and it goes places. still the valuation of your site would depend greatly whether its a .com as thats what comes naturally to users.
    Stick to a .com even if it means selecting a less suitable name.

    Rohan.
     
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    #16
    go for info
     
    butternyk, Jul 18, 2007 IP
  17. htmlindex

    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    #17
    Foget about .name, it's the crappiest extention ever. Are you targeting people in India that you need a .in? If not, I would definately pick a .info over .in if you were deciding between the 2. If it's an informational site, the .info extention fits it very well.
     
    htmlindex, Jul 18, 2007 IP
  18. it career

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    #18
    It depends upon the name of the domain as well, does it match with your domain name, e.g. doma.in is far better than doma.info
     
    it career, Jul 18, 2007 IP
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    in order of preference:us, in, info
     
    skibladner, Jul 18, 2007 IP
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    #20
    I'd say get a .in - its short and the LLL.in's are said to become highly valuable in the near future. Name.com offer then for 14$ to all non-indian residents.

    www.RKO.in - easily memorable.

    You can also buy .co.in which has a nice ring to it.
     
    FlashPixels.co.uk, Jul 21, 2007 IP