.org domain

falconflier19 · 07-27-2009, 08:52 PM

Can anyone tell me what is the drawback for using a .org domain. Are there any?

Thanks

Laura B · 07-27-2009, 09:38 PM

I agree. If I saw a site that was clearly commercial using the .org extension, I would view it as kinda unethical and would leave.

Rich Struck · 07-27-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Laura B

I agree. If I saw a site that was clearly commercial using the .org extension, I would view it as kinda unethical and would leave.

Oh please.

Nobody cares what your extension is except that if people are typing it in you will lose a few to the .com version.

One of my most successful sites was a .org and the 60,000 people a month who visited it sure didn't seem to mind.

Rezbi · 07-27-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconflier19

Can anyone tell me what is the drawback for using a .org domain. Are there any?

Thanks

The only 'drawback' it has is that it's not a .com domain.

However, all the others have that same problem.

After .com I would take .org as that makes your site seem like an authority site.

I know as I run a .org site and my visitors honestly believe I'm some big-shot on the internet.

sf_Imtiaz · 07-27-2009, 10:23 PM

there is no drawback except what Rich Struck said that your site will loose a few to the .com version ... and nobody is gonna frown upon it, in fact for most people .org is usually the next choice after .com and .net

Always-A-Warrior · 07-27-2009, 10:35 PM

.org stands for organization which is mostly used for charity groups or local functions. If you have a single premium word in .org then you might have a gem.

Although .com will always reign as king of domains I see .Tel picking up some momentum.

dnka · 07-28-2009, 12:49 AM

You could lose type in traffic to the .com domain/ website.

terryd · 07-28-2009, 01:12 AM

No real drawbacks what so ever!

tommen · 07-28-2009, 02:02 AM

For business use I would recommend a .com domain name, in some cases .net.These extensions are known by everyone.

Smokey_Joe · 07-28-2009, 03:18 AM

I don't really think it's so big an issue. The only thing I can think of is psychological uneasiness (there's some extent of weirdness about a "commercial org"), but that seems marginal.

falconflier19 · 07-28-2009, 08:20 AM

Thanks to everyone for taking the time and letting my know your thoughts on the pros/cons of this.

It is not a paid membership site nor does it sell physical products, but it is a review site (not a single page site, but a site which covers the whole realm of this particular niche) that I would like to grow into a site which produces quality content and info for the user. However, the reviews will be promoting CPA offers.

Thanks again for the input.

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falconflier19 Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	.org domain Can anyone tell me what is the drawback for using a .org domain. Are there any? Thanks

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Laura B Anti-scam warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 436 Thanks: 272 Thanked 60 Times in 44 Posts Social Networking	Re: .org domain I agree. If I saw a site that was clearly commercial using the .org extension, I would view it as kinda unethical and would leave.
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sf_Imtiaz HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 211 Thanks: 45 Thanked 31 Times in 29 Posts Contact Info	Re: .org domain there is no drawback except what Rich Struck said that your site will loose a few to the .com version ... and nobody is gonna frown upon it, in fact for most people .org is usually the next choice after .com and .net

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Always-A-Warrior Once A Warrior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,383 Thanks: 71 Thanked 103 Times in 92 Posts Social Networking	Re: .org domain .org stands for organization which is mostly used for charity groups or local functions. If you have a single premium word in .org then you might have a gem. Although .com will always reign as king of domains I see .Tel picking up some momentum.

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terryd Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Zealand. Posts: 1,212 Thanks: 99 Thanked 72 Times in 63 Posts	Re: .org domain No real drawbacks what so ever!

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tommen Advanced Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St.Petersburg, Florida Posts: 771 Thanks: 43 Thanked 43 Times in 41 Posts Social Networking	Re: .org domain For business use I would recommend a .com domain name, in some cases .net.These extensions are known by everyone.
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falconflier19 Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: .org domain Thanks to everyone for taking the time and letting my know your thoughts on the pros/cons of this. It is not a paid membership site nor does it sell physical products, but it is a review site (not a single page site, but a site which covers the whole realm of this particular niche) that I would like to grow into a site which produces quality content and info for the user. However, the reviews will be promoting CPA offers. Thanks again for the input.