Will Google discount new gTLDs?
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I have the opportunity now to acquire a very desirable generic domain name with either the .org or .pro TLD. Obviously, the .pro version I can get for a far better price. The .org will probably end up being about 10x the price of the .pro.
I feel like the .org would give me instant clout while the .pro might raise eyebrows. Also, I'm concerned that Google might also discount these new gTLDs.
What do you guys think? Is the perceived authority of the old-time TLDs something worth investing in? Or will this fizzle away over time as the new gTLDs flood the market?
THanks!
Ira
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Is the perceived authority of the old-time TLDs something worth investing in? Or will this fizzle away over time as the new gTLDs flood the market?
.com mainly, but also .org (and in some cases .net) have survived the test of time in terms of authority/brand/image.
Many other TLDs were introduced prior to .PRO and the above are still highly sought after.
In terms of financials, as in "The .org will probably end up being about 10x the price of the .pro." from an SEO standpoint its a fair game, so if you can invest the savings from a .pro (assuming significant if you are paying high bucks for a .org that you are buying) you can use that for SEO.
Hope this helps
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It's a site offering buying advice from a seasoned professional in a specific field. The site will earn affiliate commissions from sources that the professional recommends.
As for .com vs .org/.pro, lets just say that the .com version of this domain sold for deep into the 7 figures less than 10 years ago. This is why I'm leaning towards .org or .pro instead of finding a longer domain with the .com tld.
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Each TLD has its purpose. If you are an organization, and you are under an ORG TLD excellent, but let's say you offer a consulting service for a fee, then a PRO TLD will probably look better.
In my opinion, nothing works better than a general TLD, com, net, but that ultimately depends on your targeting. Did you try variations of what you need on a .com?
What is exactly what you are going to offer?
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Hi Ira
Ive just asked a similar question about .pro domain as we are looking at offering a professional advice service. It will be interesting to find out what people think of these TLD's as history shows they are closely linked to spammy websites. I agree with you though that .pro domain will raise eyebrows!
J
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