.com with dashes or .net without them?

B-More · 09-17-2006, 08:42 AM

Hello, guys!
I want to register a domain for my own commercial project. .com that I wanted is already registered. (.net is not). If I add dashes between the words in .com (three short words), I can have it registered. It'll be a .com, but with dashes. Or should I rather choose .net with no dashes ?

That is the question.
Actually I can register both, no big deal. But what would be a better choice anyway?

Thanks !!!!

.X. · 09-17-2006, 08:45 AM

Go with the .net and forget the hypen imo.

Coastalguy · 09-17-2006, 08:54 AM

I'd say the .net since there would be 2 hyphens in the .com.

If you are American is the .us regged?

ST

B-More · 09-17-2006, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Coastalguy

I'd say the .net since there would be 2 hyphens in the .com.

If you are American is the .us regged?

ST

.com is the only one registered. (And yes, I am American)

abdussamad · 09-17-2006, 11:39 AM

Go with the dashed dot com because it will more search engine friendly. If your looking to sell the domain then buy the dot net. If your looking to develop it into a website reg the dashed dot com.

apexad · 09-17-2006, 12:18 PM

In my opinion, either way, you should eventually get both and just foward or park one of them so that someone else could not come and steal them and make money from you.

If I had to choose though, I'd say go .net (with no dashes)

asteroidblues · 09-17-2006, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by apexad

If I had to choose though, I'd say go .net (with no dashes)

Couldn't agree more.

B-More · 09-17-2006, 07:12 PM

Do .com domains has better places in the search engine results comparing to .net??

Carlton · 09-17-2006, 07:28 PM

If you plan to promote the name, stick with .net.

starsearcher · 09-17-2006, 09:34 PM

Choose the .net without dashes. Usually, dashes are not so recommended in domain names.

fab · 09-17-2006, 10:16 PM

.net with no dashes is MUCH better

tansks · 09-17-2006, 10:27 PM

.com if the name is not too long. imo

bentong · 09-17-2006, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by B-More

Do .com domains has better places in the search engine results comparing to .net??

there are lot of .net sites who are ranking very well on SE's. its just a matter of optimization.

Most online users don't like to type 'hyphens' on the address bar.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/238644-com-with-dashes-net-without-them.html

Agree, go for .net

GoPC · 09-17-2006, 10:34 PM

Dashed Domains ONLY really work if the words in the phrase are natural with Dash...

jack-o-lantern, for instance, is the way we always see that phrase.... WITH dashes.

Cars-4-Sale, another phrase we are used to seeing WITH dashes.

EquityRefinancing, is an example of a phrase that we would NOT see with dashes. If you added the dash, it wouldn't be natural.... ie: people are not likely to type it in.

However... all is not lost. Search Engines don't see the dash so go ahead and put them in there, SEO, and go for it.

It's really all about what your marketing plans are and where you want the traffic coming from.

Either way, best of luck

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=238644

GoPC

peter phillips · 09-18-2006, 07:47 AM

Go for the .net without the dashes, two hypens in a domain won't look very good. TLDs do not help your search engine results so choosing .com or .net doesn't affect the SERPs.

cera · 09-20-2006, 08:09 PM

Something else to consider.

Is the .com without hyphens a direct competitor for your planned commercial project? If you use the .net you may end up having some of your potential clients going to the .com

Like GoPC said
"It's really all about what your marketing plans are and where you want the traffic coming from."

09-17-2006, 08:42 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
B-More New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 13	.com with dashes or .net without them? Hello, guys! I want to register a domain for my own commercial project. .com that I wanted is already registered. (.net is not). If I add dashes between the words in .com (three short words), I can have it registered. It'll be a .com, but with dashes. Or should I rather choose .net with no dashes ? That is the question. Actually I can register both, no big deal. But what would be a better choice anyway? Thanks !!!!

09-17-2006, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Coastalguy NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Great White North Posts: 6,981	I'd say the .net since there would be 2 hyphens in the .com. If you are American is the .us regged? ST __________________ FOR SALE: MLSHomes.org/MLSRealEstate.tv/VWTH.com

09-17-2006, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
abdussamad NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Karachi Posts: 791	Go with the dashed dot com because it will more search engine friendly. If your looking to sell the domain then buy the dot net. If your looking to develop it into a website reg the dashed dot com. __________________ site unblocker - Computer Hardware

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apexad NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: www.restaurantselector.com Posts: 738	In my opinion, either way, you should eventually get both and just foward or park one of them so that someone else could not come and steal them and make money from you. If I had to choose though, I'd say go .net (with no dashes) __________________ keira knightley

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09-17-2006, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
.X. Revolution Calling! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NamePros Avenue Posts: 5,807	Go with the .net and forget the hypen imo.

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B-More New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 13	Do .com domains has better places in the search engine results comparing to .net??

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starsearcher NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	Choose the .net without dashes. Usually, dashes are not so recommended in domain names. __________________ ExaBytes - Designing your own website in 7 steps!

09-17-2006, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
fab Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,833	.net with no dashes is MUCH better

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09-17-2006, 10:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
GoPC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,633	Dashed Domains ONLY really work if the words in the phrase are natural with Dash... jack-o-lantern, for instance, is the way we always see that phrase.... WITH dashes. Cars-4-Sale, another phrase we are used to seeing WITH dashes. EquityRefinancing, is an example of a phrase that we would NOT see with dashes. If you added the dash, it wouldn't be natural.... ie: people are not likely to type it in. However... all is not lost. Search Engines don't see the dash so go ahead and put them in there, SEO, and go for it. It's really all about what your marketing plans are and where you want the traffic coming from. Either way, best of luck ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=238644 GoPC __________________ Just wondering why folks tell you your domain isn't worth reg fee then pay SNAP $70 for your domain...

09-18-2006, 07:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
peter phillips Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,318	Go for the .net without the dashes, two hypens in a domain won't look very good. TLDs do not help your search engine results so choosing .com or .net doesn't affect the SERPs. __________________ Outsourced Hosting Support \|\| Server Management \|\| Web Development Portfolio ICQ : 487-845-393 \|\| AIM : EtecDesigns \|\| MSN : sales@etechdesigns.net

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cera NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 785	Something else to consider. Is the .com without hyphens a direct competitor for your planned commercial project? If you use the .net you may end up having some of your potential clients going to the .com Like GoPC said "It's really all about what your marketing plans are and where you want the traffic coming from." __________________ CanadianDots.ca - .ca Domain Name Forum LaughLover.com - One-Liners, Bumper Sticker, Tshirt messages.

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