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The Top Three Domain Name Extensions
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marsh
Joined: Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:38 pm Posts: 75
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The Top Three Domain Name Extensions
Every since the inception of the internet the phrase “.com” has become synonymous with websites. However there are plenty of domain extensions available, in fact mot people can’t even name all of the domain name extensions available. The real question is not whether or not you can find another domain extension suitable for your website, but rather “Will any other domain name extension allow you to achieve maximum success with your online business”?
The Power of .com
As mentioned .com seems to have a special power on the minds of the public, since it has really become a term that is so closely associated with the internet itself. The .com extension actually stands for “commercial” meaning the website is a commercial property. However the name has grown to become much more than that, and most people don’t even know the original meaning of the term. Instead, .com is now used for blogs, personal sites and every other type of website imaginable.
If you have taken a course on how to choose a domain name, the you’ve probably learned that greatest domain names are easy to remember. The problem with domains other than .com is that many people will type in .com after the domain name regardless of the domain’s true extension. In other words if your domain name is “mydomainname.org” then they may type in “mydomainname.com” thus being lead to another website that either is not yours or is owned by another entity. In fact, many competitors try to take advantage of this by purchasing the .com version of a .org or .net domain.
.Org and .Net
If you cannot find a .com name that suits you, then you may want to register the .Org or .Net version of that domain instead. .Net and .Org domains can rank just as well in the search engines as .Com domains. You should also consider the purpose of your website before deciding on the domain name extension. Dot net stands for network, whereas dot org stands for organization. Both of these terms could be applied to a business, so most people opt for .net as it is the second most popular choice behind .com. Both .Org and .Net should be considered if you cannot find a .com name that is suitable for your business.
Regional Domain Extensions
Regional domain extensions are domain extensions that end in an abbreviation for a particular nation. For example, the domain extension .co.cn is used to represent a commercial site in China, whereas the domain co.uk. is used to represent a commercial site in the United Kingdom, etc. One reason to use regional domains would be to rank highly in the search engines in a specific location. This is especially true if you are selling products or services locally. For example, if you have an electronic shop in the United Kingdom, then you may benefit from a domain name like “theelectroncsshop.co.uk” etc.
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Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:47 pm |
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alton12
Joined: Sat May 01, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 13
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Re: The Top Three Domain Name Extensions
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Sat May 01, 2010 6:12 pm |
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heena
Joined: Sat May 08, 2010 3:05 pm Posts: 15 Location: u.k
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Re: The Top Three Domain Name Extensions
Hello 1. The addition you pick makes a declaration to consumer about where you are and who you are direct at a goal to charm for domain. For example, .Co.Uk tells public you are performing out of the United Kingdom, and .Ca tells them you are performing out of Canada. If that is valuable to you, then register suitable way of domain. If you would more exactly give out them influence of being a universal company, or located in the US, then select a .Com name. 2. Operate a decent registration service. Unsuccessfully, a number of domain registration utility are a small amount extra than a scam. They are simply middlemen. You instruct them the domain name you like, and they register it, for a fee superior than you would give! In the most terrible case, they essentially register the domain name using their facts, so it becomes real tough for you to sort out something with your domain name. 3. Use keywords in your domain name. These will on occasion support search engines in grade your website. For example, if you promote foodie dog act online and from your private supply, however your business name is "Laura's domestic refreshments," you might regard a certain way two domain names: One for your business name, and one for keywords. In domain case you might pick "gourmetdogtreats.Com" as your domain name to stand for to the search engines and adventurer what you are about. 4. Small names are not difficult to spell accurately. What's clear to keep in mind and kind in: Gourmetdogtreats.Com, or laurashomemadeandgourmetdogsnacks.Com? 5. Prevent trademarks from additional business concern. Business concern have been renowned to indict website heiress for dominate and brand name infraction, so be real tender if you effort to participate off an existent business. Be certainly that you register a domain name in skilled trust, and believe about the potential and relations that might get along in life among you and an additional business. 6. Prevent hyphens. Occasionally you should advantage hyphens because the simple name is deceased. In that legal action, a more excellent scheme is to occur up with a completely various name. The trouble with hyphens is that buyer may finish up on a visit the ill-treat site. If you effort to register gourmetdogtreats.Com however it is before expected time taken, you might pick out to register gourmet-dog-treats.Com as an alternative of domain.
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