When .Com is taken, would you use other TLDs for the same name?

[keninuk]

Just noticed that one of the members had sold some domains with .info, even though the .COM TLD was already taken for that name by some one else.

If there is a web site out there already with a .com TLD (say mysite.com) why would any one use a minor TLD such as .info to create mysite.info?

I mean, most web surfers would automatically click on mysite.com and so the mysite.info would basically be sending business to the .com site.

Is it not true that All big and successful websites on the web use only the .COM TLD?

I can not think of a single MAJOR site that uses a minor TLD such as .info.

So my question is this.
Would any one of you use a .info TLD to make a site for a domain which is already out there with a .COM?

 

[Archangel]

This sums it up perfectly lol
Reps sent yer way

I was simply making a point that this is a debate that will never end,it really does not matter what you think is best, or what I think is best or even what Brad thinks is best because it is simply something that is up to personal preference.

With you having hundreds of .coms all bringing you a nice pile of money obviously you are biased, me on the other hand with all my .uk domains bringing in my pennies am biased to them. In England we rarely if ever see a .com advertised, so we do not give them much thought. To us, the .uk is king and the same is probably true of Germany.

It matters not what anyone else thinks is the best, only what niche we all fit into now


Pwnt. :lol:

By the way, I think .com is fast approaching critical mass where there are so many domains of differing qualities having been registered that much of the cream has been skimmed.

Likely in time everyone will simply gravitate naturally to their own country extensions and stop worrying about it.

 

[aronbrasha1]

Just noticed that one of the members had sold some domains with .info, even though the .COM TLD was already taken for that name by some one else.

If there is a web site out there already with a .com TLD (say mysite.com) why would any one use a minor TLD such as .info to create mysite.info?

I mean, most web surfers would automatically click on mysite.com and so the mysite.info would basically be sending business to the .com site.

Is it not true that All big and successful websites on the web use only the .COM TLD?

I can not think of a single MAJOR site that uses a minor TLD such as .info.

So my question is this.
Would any one of you use a .info TLD to make a site for a domain which is already out there with a .COM?

There's several blogs using info that generate millions in ads lol

 

[CashproofAi]

Just noticed that one of the members had sold some domains with .info, even though the .COM TLD was already taken for that name by some one else.

If there is a web site out there already with a .com TLD (say mysite.com) why would any one use a minor TLD such as .info to create mysite.info?

I mean, most web surfers would automatically click on mysite.com and so the mysite.info would basically be sending business to the .com site.

Is it not true that All big and successful websites on the web use only the .COM TLD?

I can not think of a single MAJOR site that uses a minor TLD such as .info.

So my question is this.
Would any one of you use a .info TLD to make a site for a domain which is already out there with a .COM?

You raise a valid point — in general, .com still dominates user trust and type-in traffic. For most commercial projects, owning the .com is definitely an advantage.

That said, there are several reasons why people still buy or develop .info (and other non-.com) domains:

1. Purpose-driven use:
   The .info extension was originally intended for informational websites — blogs, resource hubs, knowledge bases, etc. If the site’s goal isn’t to sell but to inform, .info can fit naturally with the brand (e.g., “healthfacts.info”, “taxguide.info”).
2. SEO & visibility:
   Search engines treat all TLDs equally in ranking factors. If the site has quality content, backlinks, and authority, a .info domain can still rank just as well as .com.
3. Price & availability:
   Sometimes the .com is already taken or prohibitively expensive. A .info provides an affordable, meaningful alternative — especially for testing ideas or SEO-driven micro-sites.
   
   
4. Traffic redirection or niche focus:
   Some investors buy .info domains not to compete with the .com brand, but to build standalone informational pages or affiliate sites that complement a topic — not necessarily the same brand. While it’s true that most big global brands use .com, not every project aspires to that scale. For smaller content projects, localized information sites, or SEO experiments, a .info can still make sense if used strategically.