{"id":45,"date":"2008-10-31T11:35:15","date_gmt":"2008-10-31T17:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2008-10-31T11:35:15","modified_gmt":"2008-10-31T17:35:15","slug":"do-you-really-need-a-com-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-a-com-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Really Need a .Com Domain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\">One could make the argument that internet domains are more popular than ever before, especially when considering that some of the catchier names are still selling for hundred, thousands and sometimes millions of dollars.\u00a0 A domain name is what you need to leave a favorable impression on prospective clients.\u00a0 This name should be easy to remember so that whenever someone see its, it will resonate and they can easily find their way back to your website.\u00a0 However, choosing a domain isn&#8217;t always as simple as it seems.\u00a0 Although your domain name will not have any ramification with regards to selecting a web host provider, many people find themselves challenged, wondering if they should register a name with the trendy .com or .net.\u00a0 Although .com still reigns supreme, .net has gained ground over the last couple of years.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The .net TLD is more likely to be available than .com but there are some important factors to consider before deciding on this extension.\u00a0 More often than not, people associate a website with .com as it is typically the first extension they look for.\u00a0 Unfortunately, if they can&#8217;t find it, most internet users rarely think to perform a repeat search and look for the website with .net.\u00a0 This could be a setback for you that results in lost visitors and even worse, potential sales.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Evidence is increasingly showing that many people visit a website after learning about it from a friend or associate, seeing it on a commercial advertisement or hearing it on the radio.\u00a0 Regardless of the extension, so many people consistently commit to .com in their head, making it much harder for you to generate referral traffic with any other extension.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Because .com extensions are in high demand, it has become increasingly difficult to secure the name you want with this TLD.\u00a0 Over the years, the majority of all the short, catchy domain names have been snatched up and registered.\u00a0 Throw in popular keywords and the crave of search optimization and you have a plethora of domains that are virtually impossible to secure.\u00a0 This very factor has led several people to .net which is undoubtedly the best alternative.\u00a0 Some people do not even waste their time searching for .com names in fear that they are no longer available.\u00a0 If you are concerned about your visibility, we suggest that you don&#8217;t make this mistake.\u00a0 Who knows?\u00a0 You just might get lucky.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">The best advice is to do all you can to secure a .com domain before giving up and deciding on any alternatives.\u00a0 You can do some serious brainstorming, share some ideas with a few associates or even perform a search on abandoned domains.\u00a0 By taking a little time to come up with something creative, you can easily secure a good domain that no one has even thought of.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">After finding something that coincides perfectly with your site, you will discover that the extra time and effort was well worth it, especially when the traffic starts to roll in.\u00a0 If all else fails, rest assured that several business owners have gotten by just fine by using .net as their second choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One could make the argument that internet domains are more popular than ever before, especially when considering that some of the catchier names are still selling for hundred, thousands 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