.net or .org worse than .com?

ForeverG5 · 05-06-2006, 06:15 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, 06:31 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, 06:41 PM

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

JYM · 05-06-2006, 06:45 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

SimpleMan · 05-06-2006, 06:45 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, 06:49 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, 07:18 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, 01:02 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, 03:58 PM

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

RageD · 05-07-2006, 05:38 PM

I like .net as a personal favorite!

-RageD

euk-damien · 05-08-2006, 07:28 AM

First choice .com, second .net.

05-06-2006, 06:15 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
ForeverG5 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 13	.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, 06:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
JYM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,078	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

05-06-2006, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
domaino NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 356	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.

05-07-2006, 01:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
peter phillips Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,318	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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RyuKenLi NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 558	.com of course. Unless you're building a network of sites. __________________ I proudly use TheHiveDesigns for my quality site designs.

05-06-2006, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
floatingworld dawnofthefloatingworld Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: nightlesscity Posts: 3,413	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, 06:41 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
ForeverG5 New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 13	So in other words, your second choice would .net if you couldn't find a .com address?

05-06-2006, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
SimpleMan NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,050	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.

05-06-2006, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
*SpareDomains* Business Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,450	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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RageD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joliet, Illinois Posts: 1,177	I like .net as a personal favorite! -RageD __________________ Microsonic Development New Programming Video Tutorials

05-08-2006, 07:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
euk-damien NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 332	First choice .com, second .net. __________________ Cloud Hosting - 100% Uptime on VMware/Hyper-V Cloud Hosting Dedicated Server Hosting - Fully Managed UK Dedicated Servers Complete Web Hosting solutions at eUKhost.com

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