.com, .net or .info better for optimizing ?

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Trying to come up with a good domain for the best optimization. I have a 60k+ monthly search keyword with high competition that I want to use but the .com is already taken and parked. .info is available.

I know that you can probably offset with your contents keyword density but will the .info or.net make a big difference ?
#search engine optimization #info #net #optimizing
  • actually - there is a terrific WSO on using .org domain names over on the WSO forum. Apparently, there are tons of ripe keyword domains available for the picking.

    (I am not in any way associated with the WSO other than I bought it)
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  • Here is my order:

    .com
    .org
    .net
    .info
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  • There are a few myths floating around...

    One is that Google favours one TLD over another.

    Some folks swear by ".com or .org", but not ".net"

    Others say, ".com or .net", but not ".org"...and definitely NOT ".info"

    You know what?

    If your ".info" site has the most relevant content, and the highest quality backlinks...you'll win.

    Why do people try to make this SEO stuff out to be some kind of secret code?

    Relevance + Authority

    There you go. SEO in a nutshell.

    Steve
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    • Hi.

      You are so right Steven.

      The content is the most important part.

      Google lives of providing its users (searchers) relevant content to the search phrase.

      I will see the day that Google is denying its user to get the best result of its search just because Google don't like the domains LTD.

      - Oddvar.

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    • Exactly .. What my Buddy Steve said is 100% truth...

      Steve many start the stupid myths so they can sell you some junk info ebook that has fake stats and fake earnings in them...

      James
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    • This forum needs a function where if someone starts a thread on this topic the post below automatically pops up on their screen.

      Well said, Steven!

    • Yea - hit the nail right on the head
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  • .com if you can get it but overall a .org or .net will work just fine and I have found that if you have a wordpress blog a .info can get a good search engine ranking.

    Joel
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      Besides, .info are really inexpensive!
    • Say what you want about domain extensions, .info are the worst of the big four. Sure they are cheap, but you can find coupons to make those .com's and .org's a lot cheaper.

      I'm not saying you cant get them ranked. I am saying, they will take a lot more work to get good rankings and maintain those rankings in the long run.

      My order:
      .com (if you can find them)
      .org
      .net
      Go on to the next keyword

      My time is more valuable than a $1.99 .info
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  • Thanks everyone for their input.

    I have heard it going both ways so I just wasnt sure and it seems that it could still be up in the air. I did go ahead and get a dot com.

    I dont like having to verbally tell some one and have to repeat to make sure they got it. Just so much easier to put it out there as a dot com instead of a .info
  • Im glad this was brought up and has gotten some response. I've been wondering the details for a while. So for a mini niche site would keyword1.org with 50k competition and 60k/monthly searches be better than a keyword2.com with 100k competition 30k/monthly searches?
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    • It's more than that, really. Not to make it difficult for you, but the keyword search density isnt as important as how targeted a keyword is. You dont want to waste your time on browsers who are in an "info" searching state of mind. You want buyers who are in a buying state of mind. Usually, and I mean usually, the longer the keyword ,the more targeted it is. And, the better it will convert.
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  • I truly think the TLD doesn't matter when it comes to SEO and ranking. The only thing that could be cause for concern is that people tend to almost automatically type in '.COM' at the end when entering a domain name, and if you have a competitor with a .COM domain he may be siphoning some traffic away from you.

    Paul
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    • Exactly. I think you are spot on.

      Another difference is if you intend to sell your domain name or your website. The PRO marked value .com higher then the rest, but for indexing and ranking I think you are right.

      - Oddvar.
  • While I was registering the .com last night on godaddy I happened to take note :

    Why choose .com?
    1- The most popular domain extension in the worl.
    2- Vital for any one seeking high visibility on the internet.
    3- May be registered by any one.

    Why choose .info?
    1- Associated with websites that provide information.
    2- Useful for businesses, organizations and individuals.
    3- Recognized around the world.

    Why choose .net?
    1- Great option when your .com has already been registered.
    2- Often used for internet infrastructure or related services.
    3- Register the .net version of your .com to protect your brand.

    Why choose .org?
    1- Popular choice for noncommercial organizations.
    2- Also used by businesses to showcase their charitable activities.
    3- Register the .org version of your .com to protect your brand.

    Then you have:

    .me
    .mobi
    .us
    .biz
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    • Keep in mind if you are new to Godaddy, they will try to sell you every extension associated with your domain, along with every service they offer for every domain they get you to register. Then, they wil lcall you on the phone every month trying to get you to upgrade to everything you didnt purchase.

      Resist the urge. You got the .com so you are gravy. Get hosting, do the rest yourself.
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  • I know about all this. I transfer all my domains to hostgator.
  • In my opinion there is not difference between .com, .net and .org domain extensions but i don't have a good opinion about .info ones. However some of them are ranking high for some keywords, but i don't like to choose them.
  • .com is more better for seo.
  • .com is definitely your first go. After that you should look if the .net and .org are available. Never go for .info! If .com .net and .org are taken then consider using an additional word in the domain name. But only do this when you are comitted to do some extra work, if not then move on with your keyword research and pick another.
  • Use A .com And .org !
  • Its not about having the best domain name, its what you do with it
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    .com, .net or .info better for optimizing ?

    Trying to come up with a good domain for the best optimization. I have a 60k+ monthly search keyword with high competition that I want to use but the .com is already taken and parked. .info is available. I know that you can probably offset with your contents keyword density but will the .info or.net make a big difference ?