Domain Extension
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I am creating a website in canada to target a specific region in my city and was wondering if i should USE a .com, .ca, .org or a .info extension? i can purchaes all, but which should be used? I noticed some other websites have .org or .info instead of .com.....what is the preferred extension for Google?
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While this isn't a scientific answer, based strictly on my opinion, I would use a .ca for a local site, and a .com if organic is more important.
I have never tried it, but when a person in Canada types in Google.com are they automatically redirected to Google.ca?
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i actually meant, which domain extension should be used to developed the site?
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I would purchase both the .com and .ca if I were in your position. If they are not available I would probably consider purchasing a .co which are becoming a bit more popular. The .ca and .com's are a no brainer, and owning both is essential.
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