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I've used .info in the past with no issues but that was years ago. I am just wondering if it still a good idea to use the extension is it considered spammy because they are cheaper to register? I picked up a great .info name I think it has great development potential.
I would say - it depends - ...
#1 It is a pain in the ass to start something from scratch ... doesn't matter .com .info or .idiot
#2 What is a great domain name? TopPoker.info ... free to register for $2.50 and it sounds nice. But also free (why) to register is pokeraussie.com which sounds a ton cooler ofc ($6.80)!
So, for me it depends on the goal. If you are up just to build a quick site, take whatever .tld you want. It doesn't matter.
If you go for some long-lasting nice website, search further for a brandable .com - even better, find a brandable .com which is connected and online for some years and buy it for small money. Example: I park blackjack, roulette and baccaratempire.com since years for further usage.
+1 with Eenzoo
I think it's possible that something in the algorithm(s) gives more trust weight earlier to some TLDs than others. So, if that was the case, you might have to work a little harder (and/or longer) to get a .info on its feet. Just a theory, might be b***cks.
Given how much effort starting anew on anything takes (and all the evidence suggests it's harder now than what it was a year ago...and also suggest it'll get harder still)...then probably erring on the side of Eenzoo's suggestion makes the most sense.
You mentioned picking it up, is that an expired domain that has been used before? Or you just thought up a good name with potential and bought it?
It's a keyword domain name that was available to register all other extensions are taken.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulEchere
I think it's not a bad idea if it all fits together.
I myself love new extensions (actually not so new anymore) that can give something to a brand that a .com can't.
I'm not just talking about .bet, .casino, .online There's a bunch of it that can be used in gambling.
Although to be honest, it's good to choose something that sounds cool, ew keywords, but now how would I bet how many people type the address. I think 10% (I'm shooting) most probably click on google/bing or social media anyway so here it or com/eu doesn't matter.
I'm not sure it will prevent you from getting good results if you know how to do SEO. For example, I found a .info site in France and it ranks high to this day. Not even just in France. Here we should already be talking about methods and approaches to promotion.
I've heard that some TLD's are not seen with good eyes by google.
1- There are no "great" .info domains.
2- But you can't really find great .com domains, either anymore.
3- If you like the domain and can't come up with something better that's a .com, go for it and see what happens. You can always change domains later.
At one time, I think Google "disliked" .info domains, but I doubt that's still the case. The heart of SEO, though, is experimentation. Put up great content on a .info site, get some great links, and see if your content gets indexed and ranked. If not, you've learned something value.
I wouldn't put all my eggs in a .info, though. Part of the game in this business is having a backup plan and possibly multiple backup plans.