Domain Extensions and Your Website
So, you've decided to register your new website with your very own domain name. While it may be exiting, you still have one more choice to make. Before you register your domain, you'll need to choose a domain extension (.com, .org, .biz, etc). The right domain extension is a powerful tool for your growth and profitability.
What domain extensions should you consider? Obviously, if you are beginning an ecommerce website, then a .com extension is the most powerful tool for you. However, you may find that your domain name has already been purchased. If so, consider using .biz, or .net for your needs. In fact, even if your .com extension has not been taken, you should consider registering other extensions, as well. Why should you do this?
Simply put, the more extensions your register under your own name, the less chance there is that another company can take those extensions from you and siphon off your business. In addition, this also helps catch consumers who mistype the extension in their browser address bar. What else should you consider?
Actually, you should also consider registering misspelled domain names with a variety of extensions. For instance, if your domain is ShoeUniverse.com, you may consider registering ShoeUnverse.net or ShoeUnivers.com. This allows you to catch other mistyped addresses and keep those customers coming to your website.
