INFO Domain vs "-" Domain?

rusty1027 · 11-22-2011, 09:26 AM

I wanted to register an EMD name, but it was already taken. So for the sake of this post, let's say I wanted to get Widgets2.com - but that's gone.

However Widgets-2.com and Widget2.info are available. Which is the better choice - the .com with a dash or the keyword .info?

Chris Sweeney · 12-24-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty1027

I wanted to register an EMD name, but it was already taken. So for the sake of this post, let's say I wanted to get Widgets2.com - but that's gone.

However Widgets-2.com and Widget2.info are available. Which is the better choice - the .com with a dash or the keyword .info?

For ranking purposes, it doesn't matter. However, for re-sale purposes and for plain old domain aesthetics purposes, go for the .com with the hyphen. Sometimes when people see .info, they think it's SPAM so they won't click on the link in the search engine.

Barry Unruh · 12-26-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Sweeney

For ranking purposes, it doesn't matter. However, for re-sale purposes and for plain old domain aesthetics purposes, go for the .com with the hyphen. Sometimes when people see .info, they think it's SPAM so they won't click on the link in the search engine.

And please read that as "Sometimes when OTHER MARKETERS see .info they think it's SPAM..

Because the average surfer pays no attention whatsoever. Their belief is:

.com = Normal website or business
.net = no clue
.org = Some "organization"
.info = an information site
.tv = must be about television

etc...they don't really pay much attention and could care less. But..other marketers care greatly, which will greatly affect your resale value.

Chris Sweeney · 12-26-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry Unruh

And please read that as "Sometimes when OTHER MARKETERS see .info they think it's SPAM..

Because the average surfer pays no attention whatsoever. Their belief is:

.com = Normal website or business
.net = no clue
.org = Some "organization"
.info = an information site
.tv = must be about television

etc...they don't really pay much attention and could care less. But..other marketers care greatly, which will greatly affect your resale value.

Very true and well said!

JammerJones · 12-26-2011, 10:25 AM

I'd say .com, .info's are my last resort.

11-22-2011, 09:26 AM	#1
rusty1027 Rusty Pancrazio War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Haddon Heights, NJ Posts: 203 Thanks: 19 Thanked 63 Times in 40 Posts Contact Info	INFO Domain vs "-" Domain? I wanted to register an EMD name, but it was already taken. So for the sake of this post, let's say I wanted to get Widgets2.com - but that's gone. However Widgets-2.com and Widget2.info are available. Which is the better choice - the .com with a dash or the keyword .info?

12-26-2011, 10:25 AM	#5
JammerJones Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Contact Info	Re: INFO Domain vs "-" Domain? I'd say .com, .info's are my last resort.
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