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.com or .co.uk which is better for uk serps or does it matter?

by ShaneMcc
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If I am targeting google uk serps does it make any difference to my rankings if my site is a .com or a .co.uk ? I intend to host the site in the uk and get local links etc.
#couk #matter #serps
  • Profile picture of the author scottmacair
    If you are targeting the UK only then you definitely should use a .co.uk domain
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  • Profile picture of the author laqzya2012
    Yes , go for .co.uk domain and targeting to take links from quality .co.uk domain domains.ALL THE BEST !!
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  • Profile picture of the author Buyseech
    I have used both .co.uk and .com for the same KW (EMD)...

    .co.uk ranked muuuch faster, but at the end the .com outranked it. Same quality and quantitiy of backlinks... The sites were exactly the same in a way (the MFA days...).

    I would however suggest going with the .co.uk but know that you will only rank in the UK.

    Sincerely, Buyseech
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  • Profile picture of the author TechGeek
    Definitely go for .co.uk!
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  • Profile picture of the author zoobie
    It doesn't really matter. But of course if you are targeting to UK audiences, it is better to use a hosting in the UK rather than in the US, since Google does check the IP location of your host.

    The other way around is you may try to use Google webmaster tool that you are targeting the UK audiences by setting the geo-location areas.
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    • Profile picture of the author WraithSarko
      Originally Posted by zoobie View Post

      It doesn't really matter. But of course if you are targeting to UK audiences, it is better to use a hosting in the UK rather than in the US, since Google does check the IP location of your host.
      don't know about the .co.uk vs .com but I've heard that hosting does make a difference...to be safe choose UK hosting.
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  • Profile picture of the author Theeban
    If you are going to target UK traffic, then definitely, .co.uk domain will help you to get top easily compare to .com domains on Google UK... as far as .co.uk itself indicates that the site is from "UK"
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  • Profile picture of the author gPlayer
    If I am targeting google uk serps does it make any difference to my rankings if my site is a .com or a .co.uk ? I intend to host the site in the uk and get local links etc.
    For you .co.uk is must. And try to build links in uk sites to get better rank.
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  • Profile picture of the author limestone614
    I would disagree, I would always go with the .com, but you should buy all .TLD variations.

    It is stronger.

    As long as you install webmaster tools, go into site settings, select, target users in the United Kingdom.

    Use a minimum 5 year registration and that .com will be tough to beat.

    Your .co.uk is gonna be 2nd against that, with its fixed 2 year registration, all things being equal.

    Use the .co.uk for email, .com for the web, cuts down on spam.

    90% of my clients are UK based, as am I.
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  • Profile picture of the author sofia25433
    with google UK, i think co.uk is best
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  • Profile picture of the author patco
    Well, co.uk will tell people that this domain is ONLY valid for United Kingdom... For example, if you are selling something and want to rank high on UK google, why don't you also have a good position in the worldwide google (COM) search engine? I would choose .com for a business purpose and .co.uk for a personal website ONLY for people from UK
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  • Profile picture of the author TuNguyen
    Originally Posted by ShaneMcc View Post

    If I am targeting google uk serps does it make any difference to my rankings if my site is a .com or a .co.uk ? I intend to host the site in the uk and get local links etc.
    If you think the majority of your customers are from the UK, then go for co.uk
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  • Profile picture of the author junkyjack
    if you only deal in United Kingdom.. then go for co.uk. otherwise i will prefer .com
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  • Profile picture of the author hardik89
    If you want to only UK's audience then go for co.uk.
    Else .com is Best.
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  • Profile picture of the author Devid1
    .co.uk is better than .com in UK market.
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