I need an opinion or two

[Smiler]

Hello Namepros

I've registered a domain name but it has a dot US extension. Its a one dictionary word with 60,000 Global monthly search and 22,000 Local monthly search. I have 3 questions about it.

My first question question is, do you think its a good idea to develop it even if it has a dot US extension. This website will be providing educational information for students and for anyone who is interested in the subject.

My second question is how do dot US extensions fair on SERP because I never seen a dot US on the first page of google or any search engine. If you ever find a website with a dot US ranking very well on any search engine please post them because I would like to check it out.

Last but not least, if you've already developed a website with a dot US extension kindly share your thoughts on their performance compare to a dot com, do net, & dot info.

All opinions are welcome and would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Smiler.

 

[Entrepreneur888]

This is a very interesting question, if you do develop the site make sure that you report back,

I also have never seen a .us extension ranking well in the serps. My first question is, is the site you are planning to develop based on something with global appeal (im assuming it is due to the large search values)or is it something that is local to the united states?

For example I have found that businesses within countries with their country extension ie: example.ca will rank better in google.ca but normally have a harder time in google.com

where as .com/.net/.org will almost always rank well in google.com with some work.

Regards,

 

[AkuSopo]

This is a very interesting question, if you do develop the site make sure that you report back,

I also have never seen a .us extension ranking well in the serps. My first question is, is the site you are planning to develop based on something with global appeal (im assuming it is due to the large search values)or is it something that is local to the united states?

For example I have found that businesses within countries with their country extension ie: example.ca will rank better in google.ca but normally have a harder time in google.com

where as .com/.net/.org will almost always rank well in google.com with some work.

Regards,

Agree with You, buddy !
Currently, I am still doing experiments with country extension (.us) and dash (-). Not yet get any conclusion. Will share the result (perhaps) in next three months.

 

[ToryC103]

In my estimate, you can't find any .us websites ranking well because the content on the .us websites is not AS quality as the content on the websites with TLD extensions.

If I have estimated incorrectly, please correct me. Thanks!

 

[Erdy]

... I never seen a dot US on the first page of google or any search engine. If you ever find a website with a dot US ranking very well on any search engine please post them because I would like to check it out.

There are 477 dot US sites in the Alexa top 1 million list. Here is the full list:

www.imageshack.us
www.icio.us
www.kaskus.us
www.amung.us
www.lauxanh.us
www.relink.us
www.zero10.us
www.k12.ca.us
www.empornium.us
www.dealspl.us
www.appulo.us
www.donmai.us
www.scio.us
www.the-sex.us
www.sualize.us
www.comparedby.us
www.patentstorm.us
www.cherche.us
www.stepashka.us
www.onlinehome.us
www.ol77.us
www.ganja2music.us
www.khikhicuoi.us
www.cc.ca.us
www.noob.us
www.sitetag.us
www.snesorama.us
www.huaren.us
www.17tahun.us
www.9url.us
www.doujin-moe.us
www.hackulo.us
www.fs.fed.us
www.fi5.us
www.bgol.us
www.gizmodepot.us.com
www.dove.us
www.h-link.us
www.palm-plaza.us
www.schoolfusion.us
www.garcya.us
www.porn-service.us
www.coolstreaming.us
www.mpls.mn.us
www.thedw.us
www.mbt3th.us
www.referer.us
www.maani.us
www.bada.us
www.apple4.us
www.gazo.us
www.webclassifieds.us
www.phpnet.us
www.starton.us
www.hotel-guides.us
www.bitsandpieces.us
www.boonex.us
www.yourfreeporn.us
www.federalgovernmentjobs.us
www.affiliatesystem.us
www.aculo.us
www.pezeshk.us
www.file4ever.us
www.gomedia.us
www.isites.us
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www.familywatchdog.us
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[Smiler]

Great List

There are 477 dot US sites in the Alexa top 1 million list. Here is the full list:

www.imageshack.us
www.icio.us
www.kaskus.us
www.amung.us
www.lauxanh.us
www.relink.us
www.zero10.us
www.k12.ca.us
www.empornium.us
www.dealspl.us
www.appulo.us
www.donmai.us
www.scio.us
www.the-sex.us
www.sualize.us
www.comparedby.us
www.patentstorm.us
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www.noob.us
www.sitetag.us
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www.hackulo.us
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www.bgol.us
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These are Great list of websites with a dot US extension. These websites are very encouraging because they are fully established and ranking well. I might have to consider develop a website with a dot US extension. Thank You for sharing these Erdnic.
Also thank you for those who responded on this thread.

Smiler

 

[MicroGuy]

All opinions are welcome and would be greatly appreciated.

Here's my 15 years of domaining and two cents to boot: Stay away from .US domains (and ccTLDs in general). Focus your development efforts on .COM for commercial ventures and .ORG for non-profits. If you will adhere to these criteria you will be happier in the future. IMO.