Buying traffic web site instead of com

[tippen]

My question is I know a developed website,it has got traffic but domain is not a keyword ,if I buy this website's dot net extension, will I receive traffic?

 

[Tribulatio]

If it has already traffic, there is no reason why it shouldn't continue.

Unless...

... the previous owner artificially generated traffic, then it might decline promptly.

... people come looking for content, and you don't update the website: I own some (non commercial) websites with content, if no new article is published for some time, I start to see a decline.

... the website has no backlinks - then, if it is not a keyword, it seems bound to decline (check with Alexa the sites linking in, this will help you to assess if it is likely that backlinks will continue to bring traffic).

There may be some other issues to be considered. Anyway, if a website has traffic, it is unlikely it will disappear overnight, but it may decline.

Keep also in mind that traffic does not always convert into clicks. In some cases, a parked domain will receive a high percentage of clicks (for instance, I have a domain name with only a dozen visitors a week, but 25% of them click on an ad; I have another domain with 1,000 visitors a week, and none clicks on ads!).

 

[shockie]

i think the op is asking whether or not he should get the .net version of his developed .com.

if you think your .com gets a large amount of type-ins, then a .net would be a good defensive registration.

 

[Tribulatio]

I agree with Shockie, but as I read it again, I think the question was a different one: as I understand it, tippen does not own the .com domain name, but wonders if the same name in .net would get traffic. In itself, not very likely, most people would go to the .com, although some might try to see what is available in other extensions.

 

[tippen]

yes you understand correct ,extra information I have typo of this web site it receives 60 unique visitors each month.thanks for your opinions

 

[shockie]

i read it again too. you're right tribulatio, i don't think he has the .com.

60 unique visitors isn't all that much, but if it pays for the renewals then keep it. you could also try to sell it to the owner of the .com if there aren't any trademark issues etc.