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		<title>Should I use .com for my domain names</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I received an email the other day from a friend who asked me if I thought she had to use a domain name with .com &#8211; instead of .net or .info. She found a domain name she really liked&#8230;but .com wasn&#8217;t available. So &#8211; does she buy the name she wants with .net or .info [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I received an email the other day from a friend who asked me if I thought she had to use a domain name with .com &#8211; instead of .net or .info. She found a domain name she really liked&#8230;but .com wasn&#8217;t available. So &#8211; does she buy the name she wants with .net or .info or look for another name with .com? Here is what I told her&#8230;</p>
<p>When it comes to domain name extensions, most people are familiar with .com.</p>
<p>First, evaluate the purpose of your website.  If your website is designed to simply direct people to an affiliate page, then it won&#8217;t really matter what extension it has, since they are only going to visit it once anyway.  However, if a website is designed for repeat visits, people may not care about the site not having a .com.  Sites that contain updated information, games and message boards tend to be the type of sites that get repeat visitors.</p>
<p>Secondly, consider the memorable nature of  your domain name.  Is the name easy or hard to remember &#8211; or type? Your goal is to make it something they can easily remember and type &#8211; you don&#8217;t want to frustrate someone who leaves after not finding your site after a short while.</p>
<p>Thirdly, determine whether or not a domain name with an unconventional extension will rank higher in search engines than a domain name with a traditional one.</p>
<p>My opinion -  I recommend finding an easy to remember and type domain with a .com after it if your goal is to bring new visitors to the site.</p>
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