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INFO Domain vs "-" Domain?

by rusty1027
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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?
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Sweeney
    Originally Posted by rusty1027 View Post

    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.
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    • Profile picture of the author Barry Unruh
      Originally Posted by Chris Sweeney View Post

      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.
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      • Profile picture of the author Chris Sweeney
        Originally Posted by Barry Unruh View Post

        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!
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  • Profile picture of the author JammerJones
    I'd say .com, .info's are my last resort.
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