.net or .org worse than .com?

ForeverG5 · 05-06-2006, 05:15 PM

I am trying to decide on a name for my new forum and I am thinking about possibly making it .net or .org. My question is, do you think that it is hard for members to remember names with anything other than .com? Would you reccomend using anything other than .com?

Thanks for any advice.
-Cait

floatingworld · 05-06-2006, 05:31 PM

it is considered that there will be some loss of traffic from the other extensions to .com, but if you think the same is really good for your forum then .net or .org will be Ok subject to the theme of the forum. As second choice of extension I would tend to go with .net but only if I could not come up with a suitable alternative .com name

ForeverG5 · 05-06-2006, 05:41 PM

So in other words, your second choice would .net if you couldn't find a .com address?

JYM · 05-06-2006, 05:45 PM

Yes.

.com is the most valuable of the extensions, and if possible you should definitely get one of these. Also, most internet visitors would type keyword.com instead of keyword.net. .com is easier to remember in other words

You should only choose .net or .org if it makes sense for your website. If your website is a network or organization, you could choose to register .net or .org respectively.

If the .com domain is taken, it would be okay to reg the .net. However you should look out for tradmark infringement.

Also, I would prefer to think of a totally new domain name that I could get in .com

**CrazyTech** · 05-06-2006, 05:45 PM

In the case of a forum, if .com is not available to you, I'd go with the .net unless you have some sort of political/social forum that might work well under the .org ext. In most cases, the .net is better than the .org.

domaino · 05-06-2006, 05:49 PM

I think you'll find that .net is most peoples second choice. The .com extension is the most readily identifiable extension, followed by the .net and then the .org. Then your looking at .info, possibly .co.uk etc..

But in answer to your question, in most cases (almost all), the .com is the preferrable extension, solely because people instantly identify with it, rendering it more valuable. You may lose some traffic to your .com competitior, but if you have a quality site, then trust me, they'll always find their way back.

SpareDomains · 05-06-2006, 06:18 PM

I know a few forums running on the .net instead of the .com because the .com was already taken and they have been around for years and doing well, however I think if at all possible you should buy a domain where you can get the .com version as it is the most popular and most memorable extension.

peter phillips · 05-07-2006, 12:02 AM

I would recommend using .net or.org other than .com only if the extension suits the name and if that particular name is not available with .com. If you decide to go with .net or .org and then promote it really well, I don't think it will be hard for members to remember the name.

RyuKenLi · 05-07-2006, 02:58 PM

.com of course. Unless you're building a network of sites.

RageD · 05-07-2006, 04:38 PM

I like .net as a personal favorite!

-RageD

euk-damien · 05-08-2006, 06:28 AM

First choice .com, second .net.

05-06-2006, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ForeverG5 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 13 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	.net or .org worse than .com? I am trying to decide on a name for my new forum and I am thinking about possibly making it .net or .org. My question is, do you think that it is hard for members to remember names with anything other than .com? Would you reccomend using anything other than .com? Thanks for any advice. -Cait

05-06-2006, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
JYM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,078 87.41 NP$ (Donate)	Yes. .com is the most valuable of the extensions, and if possible you should definitely get one of these. Also, most internet visitors would type keyword.com instead of keyword.net. .com is easier to remember in other words You should only choose .net or .org if it makes sense for your website. If your website is a network or organization, you could choose to register .net or .org respectively. If the .com domain is taken, it would be okay to reg the .net. However you should look out for tradmark infringement. Also, I would prefer to think of a totally new domain name that I could get in .com __________________ Ipzy.com - Free Proxy to visit Myspace/Facebook, Tech News, and more! Onlineness.com - Free Proxy FOR SALE: support.im \| tradepile.com

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CrazyTech The Swamp Fox Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camden, SC Posts: 4,924 843.60 NP$ (Donate)	In the case of a forum, if .com is not available to you, I'd go with the .net unless you have some sort of political/social forum that might work well under the .org ext. In most cases, the .net is better than the .org. __________________ Denver Hunter \| Logically Connected to Idologic, Inc. Reseller and Fully Managed Dedicated Hosting Since 2001 Visit the web's best Christian Forum for discussion.

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domaino NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 345 518.75 NP$ (Donate)	I think you'll find that .net is most peoples second choice. The .com extension is the most readily identifiable extension, followed by the .net and then the .org. Then your looking at .info, possibly .co.uk etc.. But in answer to your question, in most cases (almost all), the .com is the preferrable extension, solely because people instantly identify with it, rendering it more valuable. You may lose some traffic to your .com competitior, but if you have a quality site, then trust me, they'll always find their way back. __________________ Always Learning.

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peter phillips Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,318 1,584.00 NP$ (Donate)	I would recommend using .net or.org other than .com only if the extension suits the name and if that particular name is not available with .com. If you decide to go with .net or .org and then promote it really well, I don't think it will be hard for members to remember the name. __________________ Outsourced Hosting Support \|\| Server Management \|\| Web Development Portfolio ICQ : 487-845-393 \|\| AIM : EtecDesigns \|\| MSN : sales@etechdesigns.net

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floatingworld dawnofthefloatingworld Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: nightlesscity Posts: 3,409 380.00 NP$ (Donate)	it is considered that there will be some loss of traffic from the other extensions to .com, but if you think the same is really good for your forum then .net or .org will be Ok subject to the theme of the forum. As second choice of extension I would tend to go with .net but only if I could not come up with a suitable alternative .com name

05-06-2006, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
ForeverG5 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 13 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	So in other words, your second choice would .net if you couldn't find a .com address?

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SpareDomains DNOA Founding Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,841 138.00 NP$ (Donate)	I know a few forums running on the .net instead of the .com because the .com was already taken and they have been around for years and doing well, however I think if at all possible you should buy a domain where you can get the .com version as it is the most popular and most memorable extension.

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RyuKenLi NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 559 14.00 NP$ (Donate)	.com of course. Unless you're building a network of sites. __________________ I proudly use TheHiveDesigns for my quality site designs.

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euk-damien NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 307 270.00 NP$ (Donate)	First choice .com, second .net. __________________ VPS Hosting \|\| Dedicated Server Hosting Email :: sales @ eUKhost.com Complete Web Hosting solutions at eUKhost.com

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