Thoughts on purchasing a ".org" domain?

[Frap]

Hey guys,

Was just curious as to your thoughts on a ".org" domain?

Does this effect rankings whatsoever?

Any pros and cons? Doesnt matter?

Thanks!

-Frap

 

[MisterF]

Doesn't matter.
If the .com isn't available then the .org is one I'd go for.

 

[mrbit]

Problem is most people will confuse any domain with .com so it can be either an advantage or disadvantage.

 

[MyLead]

Org and com are just looking like the safest one for normal users, if you are going for long run go for it. A different ending doesn't have any impact on seo.

 

[Neptune's Kiss]

.com .net .org - All 3 of those are good in my book. Obviously I'd go for the .com but have made money from all 3.

 

[cerebration]

Com > org > net

 

[rafark]

It's the same to Google's eyes. If people remember your domain name, they will try to write it as a .com, though, because that's the standard for regular people.

 

[Sristy]

.org mostly goes for sites without profit. But they are sites that makes money through that as well. And obviously .com is the best.

 

[krisbritt]

I have had good experince with the .org domian as far as quick ranking is concern. Although, a .com is all time favorite of all the webmasters and no one would disagree with that.

 

[PixelMathis]

Problem is most people will confuse any domain with .com so it can be either an advantage or disadvantage.

 

[SuperSonicProxy]

As well know .com is the most recognizable extension so it should be preferred but if that is not available for you getting .org won't be make much difference.

 

[PixelMathis]

As well know .com is the most recognizable extension so it should be preferred but if that is not available for you getting .org won't be make much difference.

 

[yourlinkman]

I have started falling in love with .org domains these days.
90% of the .coms you want are not available and sites don't exist on them as well.

So i always go with the .org in such cases.

 

[Pra-Venture]

When .com is not available the best option I would suggest you to go with .org is the best one to pick . Yes go ahead with .org it’s really good one like .com

 

[magicjones]

I have found that .org sites naturally rank for "organization", so you can search your domain name + organization or org and it seems to show up more (if it's weak in the beginning especially), I've noticed the same thing with .net ranking for domain name + network.