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Lpspider · 09-09-2005, 08:44 PM

What is, in your opinion, the best dot com alternative extension?

Would it be good/wise to use a .net? Something else? This has long since been an issue with me and how I should progress.

Insight appreciated.

cornelis · 09-13-2005, 06:35 AM

Free or paid?
I would go for a .tk for free if not why not use things link .co.uk or something like that?

tado · 09-13-2005, 07:35 AM

IMO, you can still find another .com alternative keyword domain..just make use of the wordtracker or overture..

ultan · 09-14-2005, 04:38 AM

But really if its advertised well then it should not be a problem, but do take care when choosing your legth of characters :P
Too long domains can be irriating...

jaasau · 09-26-2005, 12:02 AM

I would say .net, they are becoming more popular fast.

samuil · 09-30-2005, 08:00 AM

I think .info are the best as info is all waht web is! Informations everywhere, right?

jaromil · 10-08-2005, 03:18 AM

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I think .info are the best as info is all waht web is! Informations everywhere, right?

I agree with samuil! After .com is .info

fredgsanford · 10-12-2005, 07:02 PM

The problem is that if you choose a really good domain most all extentions are already taken. I run across this quite often. Then you are stuck with .tk, or .ws

What do you guys think about the whole .ws thing anyways? ... will it be huge like they predict, or a flop?

cristobal · 10-12-2005, 10:13 PM

Its better to go for a .com even how bad the name is. ( keeping it below 10 characters )
Instead of spending tons on a good name, direct the funds to advertising.

PrivateInvestigator · 10-19-2005, 09:40 AM

if you use a .co.uk or .co.ca etc google will categorise it as a Uk or canadian site and not list it as well for international searches.