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Warriors! Need help on choosing a domain extension!

by warrior rakib
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Hello Warriors,
I have found a domain and wanted to buy that is a one-word catchy domain. But the problem is this domain ends with ".co.cc" extension. Is it foolish move to buy domain with this extension? I also would like to know:

  • Can I make an authority site with this domain?
  • Can I sell it to anyone?
  • Is it an extension (like .com, net or info) or a sub domain?
Please make me blessed with correct information. I am eagerly waiting for your kind response...


Thanks to all warriors!
#choosing #domain #extension #warriors
  • Profile picture of the author jammu1317
    I think if you want to register yourdomain.co.cc is available for free at co.cc
    and if you want to make professional website then go with .com, .net, .org or .co
    TLD always matters you also can get resell price in that.
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  • Profile picture of the author Pierce
    I would stick with .com .net and .org. When people view your site it adds more credibility and if you want to sell it later on you will have a much easier time as well. Also, I have had a much better time getting organic search engine traffic with .com .net and .org.

    I know that catchy domain name may be tempting but its just better in the long run to stick with those big three extensions.

    Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author eternalwarrior
    Don't buy .co.cc domain.

    Remember, Google once deindexed all .co.cc website? Google Delists All CO.CC Domains From Index

    Don't take the risk. Buy .com, .net or .org and play safe.
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    • Profile picture of the author rajivkumar900
      Originally Posted by eternalwarrior View Post

      Don't buy .co.cc domain.

      Remember, Google once deindexed all .co.cc website?

      Don't take the risk. Buy .com, .net or .org and play safe.
      No offense but
      the referenced article has got old information..just check again google didnt put any bend on co.cc extension.

      just go and check yourself, i have just done site:co.cc query in google and it return About 63,800,000 results (0.45 seconds results.

      Hope it helps.
      Rajiv
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      • Profile picture of the author eternalwarrior
        Ya, I know the information is old. I mentioned "Google once deindexed(past tense)."

        Google did this in the past, and they may repeat it again in the future, who knows.

        History repeats itself.

        Originally Posted by rajivkumar900 View Post

        No offense but
        the referenced article has got old information..just check again google didnt put any bend on co.cc extension.

        just go and check yourself, i have just done site:co.cc query in google and it return About 63,800,000 results (0.45 seconds results.

        Hope it helps.
        Rajiv
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        • Profile picture of the author rajivkumar900
          Originally Posted by eternalwarrior View Post

          Ya, I know the information is old. I mentioned "Google once deindexed(past tense)."

          Google did this in the past, and they may repeat it again in the future, who knows.

          History repeats itself.
          I my friend i completely agree future is unknown
          Rajiv
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          • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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            Guys,

            ".co.cc" is not a domain extension.

            Yes, I know everyone thinks it is, and talks about it as if it were, and that it says that on hundreds of "authority" internet marketing blogs, and so on. I'm afraid they're all mistaken about it.

            ".cc" is a domain extension.

            ".co.cc" is a domain (called "co") on the extension .cc.

            What you're all referring to as ".co.cc domains" are actually only subdomains.

            It's not like ".co.uk" which is a domain extension.

            In the case of ".co.cc" the "co" part is the name of the domain, not part of the extension. Honestly. Don't even think about registering under that, because you don't own your own domain that way, and we've seen in the past what can happen to you - through no fault of your own site - in those circumstances.
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          • Profile picture of the author eternalwarrior
            unknown future = unseen fear!

            Originally Posted by rajivkumar900 View Post

            I my friend i completely agree future is unknown
            Rajiv

            Nice and clear-cut explanation, Alexa. [thumbs up]

            Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

            Guys,

            ".co.cc" is not a domain extension.

            Yes, I know everyone thinks it is, and it says that on hundreds of "authority" internet marketing blogs, and so on. I'm afraid they're all mistaken about it.

            ".cc" is a domain extension.

            ".co.cc" is a domain (called "co") on the extension .cc.

            What you're all referring to as ".co.cc domains" are actually only subdomains.

            It's not like ".co.uk" which is a domain extension.

            In the case of ".co.cc" the "co" part is the name of the domain, not part of the extension. Honestly. Don't even think about registering under that, because you don't own your own domain that way, and we've seen in the past what can happen to you - through no fault of your own site - in those circumstances.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Petal
    It's all about perceived value. I would rather enter a site with .com, .net and .org than the one you mentioned. You are going to put in so much effort into building your Authority site so I personally think that you should start of with a good domain and proper keyword research. It will pay off.
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  • Profile picture of the author Krisz Rokk
    I'd stick to .com, .net and .org.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Originally Posted by warrior rakib View Post

    Hello Warriors,
    I have found a domain and wanted to buy that is a one-word catchy domain. But the problem is this domain ends with ".co.cc" extension. Is it foolish move to buy domain with this extension? I also would like to know:

    • Can I make an authority site with this domain?
    • Can I sell it to anyone?
    • Is it an extension (like .com, net or info) or a sub domain?
    Please make me blessed with correct information. I am eagerly waiting for your kind response...


    Thanks to all warriors!
    As for selling it to someone, it's a lot less likely to sell with that extension. I would not buy a .co.cc. I stick to .com, .net, .org, .info and .co. Some do well with other extensions like .me and .tv, but they have less resale value to buyers unless they have a really dynamite site on them.
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