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**CLB** · 02-11-2008, 12:00 PM

If you had a choice of registering a dotcom with a number and keyword in the name or keyword dot alternative extension (other than .net or .org) which would you choose assuming you didn't want or couldn't register both versions.

Example:

3keyword .com

(or)

keyword .in (or .ws or .cc or .us, etc. etc. )

**dcristo** · 02-11-2008, 12:06 PM

Exact match in other extension.

Numbers in domains look unprofessional IMO.

**Ehsan** · 02-11-2008, 01:29 PM

I would agree with dcristo on numbers and keywords , i would never register a domain with a number in it while for keyword.ext , i think i would go with .mobi

**aZooZa** · 02-11-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ehsan

I would agree with dcristo on numbers and keywords , i would never register a domain with a number in it while for keyword.ext , i think i would go with .mobi

Why would he want to "go with .mobi"? That's a very specific extension.

**Ehsan** · 02-11-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZooZa

Why would he want to "go with .mobi"? That's a very specific extension.

Well he asked for our opinion lol and thats just my opinion

Banned: domain newbie · 02-11-2008, 03:52 PM

i would go for .tv

**EG.domains** · 02-11-2008, 03:54 PM

Go with extensions that fit your keyword.

**liberator** · 02-11-2008, 04:45 PM

I'd definitely take the keyword.alt rather then #keyword.com

**CLB** · 02-11-2008, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the replies!

So I guess a non-domain industry type who comes across the domain name would be more turned off by a number in the domain together with the good 'ol world famous .com extension.

I always figured people who see .at (to use one alt. extension example) and think, "Huh?, what is that?!?"

**biggedon** · 02-11-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLB

If you had a choice of registering a dotcom with a number and keyword in the name or keyword dot alternative extension (other than .net or .org) which would you choose assuming you didn't want or couldn't register both versions.

Example:

3keyword .com

(or)

keyword .in (or .ws or .cc or .us, etc. etc. )

if you're registering a domain to develop into a viable website, then get the .com... whether it has a number or not.

there are exceptions of course, but you don't want to build on a different extension and give traffic to the dot com owner.

some numbers, combined with certain keywords are highly sought after, whether they serve as the prefix, suffix or within the domain string.

however, if you're buying with hopes of a quick flip, then it could be a hard sell.

imo...

**kwok** · 02-11-2008, 11:01 PM

I truly agreed with what Don said. You should take the #keyword .com instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggedon

if you're registering a domain to develop into a viable website, then get the .com... whether it has a number or not.

there are exceptions of course, but you don't want to build on a different extension and give traffic to the dot com owner.

some numbers, combined with certain keywords are highly sought after, whether they serve as the prefix, suffix or within the domain string.

however, if you're buying with hopes of a quick flip, then it could be a hard sell.

imo...

**dcristo** · 02-11-2008, 11:03 PM

How many developed sites do you see with a number in the name? Don't you think this could turn off potential buyers?

VTEC · 02-12-2008, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liberator

I'd definitely take the keyword.alt rather then #keyword.com

hmmm, Yes and No....

I like names starting with 123.....com

think it's easy to remember, for example 123graffiti / com

what was the name again ? graffiti. mobi/net/info/au/ca/org/net
f*ck what extension was it .... ??? IMO 123something.com looks cool and it's much easier to remember than another extension without the number and it's also easier to find a good (free) name with 123

**I Sold Grandma** · 02-12-2008, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLB

If you had a choice of registering a dotcom with a number and keyword in the name or keyword dot alternative extension (other than .net or .org) which would you choose assuming you didn't want or couldn't register both versions.

Example:

3keyword .com

(or)

keyword .in (or .ws or .cc or .us, etc. etc. )

Which is better for resale you ask?

Forget all about keyword .in (or .ws or .cc or .us, etc. etc.)

Get a dot com

Why do you have to have a number with the keyword anyway?

**dcristo** · 02-12-2008, 05:29 AM

A .com with numbers and keywords in it wouldn't sell on the resell market.