dot Net vs dot Org?

SlickWorld · 02-14-2008, 10:22 AM

For the sake of this debate, let me just say that I own the dot net and dot org versions of this domain. The dot com is owned by a large company that has owned it for years and isn't looking to sell it. It looks like it would take in the $xx,xxx range to acquire it, which it would not be worth that much to me.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/432338-dot-net-vs-dot-org.html

Which would you use as your primary domain? Dot Net or Dot Org? Lets say for example that you are going to be using it as a site to manage and host your domain portfolio (and also as an e-mail address for WHOIS). May eventually become a business. If the business is successful, obviously I would then go after the dot com, but for now getting the dot com isn't possible.

Thanks to anyone that takes the time to share their thoughts!

omnia · 02-14-2008, 10:28 AM

.net for busines, .org was essentially for organisations such as non profits, charities etc etc initially, although this has become blurred over the years. Personally I'd go for the .net in your scenario.

xman · 02-14-2008, 10:57 AM

I'll go for .NET

mplswifi · 02-14-2008, 11:32 AM

i'm fond of .orgs at this time. .nets imho seemed to have stalled

seanboy · 02-14-2008, 01:18 PM

I like .orgs

Krossat · 02-14-2008, 01:31 PM

Its not about liking or disliking one from the other.
You need to identify the type of business / organization.
.org's are specific to organizations. If you are targetting to develop a non profit organization then .org is apt.
If it is a commercial business, then obviously .net suits better.
In your case, .org is more apt as you are looking at a business which is commercial in nature.

SlickWorld · 02-14-2008, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the input guys! Looks like it is currently split down the middle at 2-2

I know the dot net is traditionally the #2 choice, but the dot org kind of sounds good. Plus I think it is easier to remember that it "isn't dot com" when it is dot org, where as the dot net and dot com are fairly interchangeable in the mind of people typing in a URL manually.

Ja$on · 02-14-2008, 02:26 PM

.net, don't even own a .org myself.

localexperts · 02-14-2008, 02:27 PM

I'm an end user, my recent purchases.

tentrentals.net
northernvirginia.net
lawnmaintenance.net
bathroomremodeling.net
landscapercontractors.net

Got an offer yesterday on weddinggown.net that I own.

so I guess .net is my vote.

SKG · 02-14-2008, 02:35 PM

.org

SlickWorld · 02-14-2008, 02:47 PM

Dot Net 4, Dot Org 3

hawkeye · 02-14-2008, 02:53 PM

.Orgs are good for nice keyword or product/service domains if you can find and get them when the .com and .net are taken. But for your purposes, as you have the name in both extentsions, use the .net and forward the .org to it! .Net just sounds more 'business' like. .Org just sounds, looks, and is known to be (though it is used otherwise), for none commercial uses.

I've been buying/picking-up some nice keyword .orgs lately, but would go for the .com or .net if the choice was there.

Also, keep stats, and if you should see more traffic coming off the .org, switch.

john_karr · 02-14-2008, 03:32 PM

dot net

DomainMayhem.com · 02-14-2008, 03:34 PM

I agree with hawkeye. Couldn't have put it better myself.

competentdomains · 02-14-2008, 04:13 PM

There are no exact general rules, but I say .net.

End User King · 02-14-2008, 04:16 PM

The .net w/o question unless your name is fit for an organization or a nonprofit.
But truth be told, I'm really feeling the .org extension.

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evirtual1 · 02-14-2008, 07:21 PM

I agree ........ org has become blurred

longroad · 02-14-2008, 07:50 PM

I'm not a fan of using .org for anything commercial. General info sites, yes, but if you're selling or promoting things then I'd go .net

htmlindex · 02-15-2008, 12:53 AM

I'd definately use the .net over a .org anyday.

SlickWorld · 02-15-2008, 04:10 AM

Wow, thanks for the input everyone! It looks like more people prefer dot net, but I'm a little surprised just how divided this is.

This gives me a lot to think about! Any additional opinions are welcome.

-OutlawBiker- · 02-15-2008, 04:29 AM

.net kinda sucks for stuff other than asian and hosting etc. I believe that is the extension with the biggest traffic leak to .com

.org sucks for stuff that can't be associated with a group idea. Product, service, activities etc. names work as long as they can represent a group.

So in answer to the thread question, it ain't that easy a choice without know the name. One is no better or worse an extension just flat out without application.

ssamriga · 02-15-2008, 06:21 AM

I'd take .net, I just can't imagine using .org for anything other than non-profit organisation...
can't believe those people who would choose .org over .net for business...

Cecil_the_turtle · 02-15-2008, 06:34 PM

If it's business related, I would use .net.

Fka200 · 02-15-2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by htmlindex

I'd definately use the .net over a .org anyday.

My thoughts exactly.

02-14-2008, 10:22 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
SlickWorld Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 83	dot Net vs dot Org? For the sake of this debate, let me just say that I own the dot net and dot org versions of this domain. The dot com is owned by a large company that has owned it for years and isn't looking to sell it. It looks like it would take in the $xx,xxx range to acquire it, which it would not be worth that much to me. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/432338-dot-net-vs-dot-org.html Which would you use as your primary domain? Dot Net or Dot Org? Lets say for example that you are going to be using it as a site to manage and host your domain portfolio (and also as an e-mail address for WHOIS). May eventually become a business. If the business is successful, obviously I would then go after the dot com, but for now getting the dot com isn't possible. Thanks to anyone that takes the time to share their thoughts!

02-14-2008, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-14-2008, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Krossat krossat.com Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,792	Its not about liking or disliking one from the other. You need to identify the type of business / organization. .org's are specific to organizations. If you are targetting to develop a non profit organization then .org is apt. If it is a commercial business, then obviously .net suits better. In your case, .org is more apt as you are looking at a business which is commercial in nature.

02-14-2008, 02:23 PM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
SlickWorld Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 83	Thanks for the input guys! Looks like it is currently split down the middle at 2-2 I know the dot net is traditionally the #2 choice, but the dot org kind of sounds good. Plus I think it is easier to remember that it "isn't dot com" when it is dot org, where as the dot net and dot com are fairly interchangeable in the mind of people typing in a URL manually.

02-14-2008, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ja$on Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,854	.net, don't even own a .org myself.

02-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
localexperts Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LocalExperts.com Posts: 2,094	I'm an end user, my recent purchases. tentrentals.net northernvirginia.net lawnmaintenance.net bathroomremodeling.net landscapercontractors.net Got an offer yesterday on weddinggown.net that I own. so I guess .net is my vote.

02-14-2008, 02:47 PM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
SlickWorld Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 83	Dot Net 4, Dot Org 3

02-14-2008, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
hawkeye Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hollyweird Posts: 2,601	.Orgs are good for nice keyword or product/service domains if you can find and get them when the .com and .net are taken. But for your purposes, as you have the name in both extentsions, use the .net and forward the .org to it! .Net just sounds more 'business' like. .Org just sounds, looks, and is known to be (though it is used otherwise), for none commercial uses. I've been buying/picking-up some nice keyword .orgs lately, but would go for the .com or .net if the choice was there. Also, keep stats, and if you should see more traffic coming off the .org, switch. __________________ FixedPriceDomains.com "Dream, Believe, Achieve!"

02-14-2008, 03:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
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02-14-2008, 04:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
competentdomains NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 329	There are no exact general rules, but I say .net.

02-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
End User King Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,059	The .net w/o question unless your name is fit for an organization or a nonprofit. But truth be told, I'm really feeling the .org extension. - __________________ ..

02-14-2008, 07:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
evirtual1 NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rod.Tv Posts: 7,368	I agree ........ org has become blurred __________________ Start your business with.... AllDogWalking.Com Business Information School Study Guide Blonde

02-14-2008, 07:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
longroad NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 269	I'm not a fan of using .org for anything commercial. General info sites, yes, but if you're selling or promoting things then I'd go .net

02-15-2008, 04:10 AM	THREAD STARTER #20 (permalink)
SlickWorld Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 83	Wow, thanks for the input everyone! It looks like more people prefer dot net, but I'm a little surprised just how divided this is. This gives me a lot to think about! Any additional opinions are welcome.

02-15-2008, 04:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
-OutlawBiker- Name Cartels - Mr PINK Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dartmouth Posts: 509	.net kinda sucks for stuff other than asian and hosting etc. I believe that is the extension with the biggest traffic leak to .com .org sucks for stuff that can't be associated with a group idea. Product, service, activities etc. names work as long as they can represent a group. So in answer to the thread question, it ain't that easy a choice without know the name. One is no better or worse an extension just flat out without application.

02-15-2008, 06:21 AM	#22 (permalink)
ssamriga Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: EU Posts: 1,846	I'd take .net, I just can't imagine using .org for anything other than non-profit organisation... can't believe those people who would choose .org over .net for business... __________________ SnowyRange.com 16 years old PR3 GEO name with traffic My domains for sale: DNFit.com - Domain Names that Fit Your Business

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Cecil_the_turtle NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69	If it's business related, I would use .net. __________________ www.familychili.com edeff.com \| recyclegreen.org \| recyclegreen.info \| ortn.info