Which is a better domain extension .net or .org?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by suzybakeoven, May 17, 2008.

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    planing on buinding a social networking site . . .the dot com for the domain I would like is already taken. What would be the next logical choice that would add value to the name?

    .net or .org
     
    suzybakeoven, May 17, 2008 IP
  2. Fka200

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    .net, IMO.
     
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  3. MayurGondaliya

    MayurGondaliya Well-Known Member

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    If I were you, I would buy both and then redirect .net to .org. However, if your social networking site is non-profit site then you should go for .org.
     
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    .NET in my opinion but I would also take the .ORG just to keep it for your name.

    One of the sites I have I registered .ca .com .net. .org and .info mainly because I was bored but also just to keep it mine.
     
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    when I decide on a domain name...I buy .com....org...net....info...I often get .info becuase it is so often for sale at 1.99...

    I would strongly suggest choosing another domain name though...so many people just use .com that you would lose some folks...but if you really don't want to do that...buy all the rest like someone said before and forward to the .org if you are a nonprofit...and .net if not...
     
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    .net is my choose
     
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    go with .net...
     
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    I can see why buying the other exts would be a good investment. sounds like .net is the next logical choice. particularly I hope to build the site where my members consider it an association.
     
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    If you want to make a brand out of your site, I suggest that you find a name that's available in .com, .net and .org and take them all.
     
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    i suggest in getting the .net, then get the .org and redirect to the .net domain.. i'd say thats a good choice..:)
     
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    Without a hesitation .net
     
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    If I were you, I would have gone with another domain name
     
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    if I were you, I would think of other name and buy the .COM, you do not want to bleed your hard work to someone who had registered .com of your name.

    so think over the name, and put in your hardwork in the .com, so my advice, start with .com!!!! you are already putting your hard work at risk, if i were you, i would always start my hardwork, especially SOCIAL site with .com


    Good luck, although after .com, I would go for .net
     
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    Out of those 2 extentions, .net is way better than a .org
     
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    absolutely .net
     
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    net is far better than a .org :)
     
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    I prefer .net extension but advice you register both.
     
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    Bizintros.com since it was still available in the .com category. thank s for all of your help.
     
    suzybakeoven, May 19, 2008 IP