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SandersDesign

Hi,

I'm planning on building a GEO directory and need to decide which domain type to use.

So which is best, I have the option of either a .net or .org.uk. Both domain options have a hyphen (unfortunately) but I do have an option on the extension.

From a branding prospective .net seem better but harder work for SEO google ranking, which I don't mind as long as its only a marginal initial issue.

.org.uk seems better for SEO ranking but lacks the .net level recognition for building a brand.

As the site will be a directory could the org be just as suited as a .net.

I'd appreciate feedback and comments.

thansk

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bensd

I would stay away from building a brand on a hyphenated .net or .org.uk

If it is for a mini-site and these were the only choices then i would grab the .org.uk as it will be easier to rank in google.co.uk

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SandersDesign

Thanks for the feedback.

Would building a brand on an un hyphenated .net be attractive?

Why are .net domains disliked by SEO?

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expertc

From my own experience .net domains rank good on big G, but if they are more than 5 years old. It might be not entirely true, but I think the ranking for newer .net domains was affected after too many of them were used for Russian language websites. It is due to the simple linguistics – “Net” in Russian means “No”. Therefore percentage of non-English websites on .net rocketed and I think that affected SEO and ranking. Just thoughts…

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