Buying more than 1 domain for a website ...

**JanaeK** · 08-03-2011 05:44 PM

I'm creating a website and was wondering if I should purchase all of the .com, .org, .biz, .info, .net of my domain name because I've come across same name domains with different extension for different businesses. Do you think I should do this?

**Gary Barzel** · 08-04-2011 06:18 AM

If you're using it for business, and you plan on building up a brand then to keep on the cautious side it would be smart. There have been many instances where people try and copy a popular site for whatever reason. That being said don't go crazy and buy every possible domain name that is similar to yours.

**VastyleProductions** · 08-04-2011 10:56 AM

I would purchase the main ones ".com" ".org" ".net"
I have 2 domain names, both are ".com" though but hopefully no one will steal it

**thebusiness7** · 08-08-2011 02:52 PM

yes, just purchase the main ones .com, .net, .org.. I was looking through some domain names that are at a huge bargain considering their marketing potential, so you might be interested in these (they're all for sale on Sedo.com)

UsaBusinessCorner.com
UsaTravelCorner.com
iFindMarriage.com
CarService123.com
PhoneLow.com
CorporateGuests.com

**wolfnmir** · 08-08-2011 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Gary Barzel

If you're using it for business, and you plan on building up a brand then to keep on the cautious side it would be smart. There have been many instances where people try and copy a popular site for whatever reason. That being said don't go crazy and buy every possible domain name that is similar to yours.

This is actually and good idea. I worked for a company that sold light bulbs online. Their biggest competitor was someone that had a slightly different site layout and look, and was only 1 letter difference between the their domain name. So I would also suggest taking time and grabbing as many domains as you can.

**RapidClick** · 08-09-2011 01:11 PM

Definatley .com, .net and .org as these are the main and most commonly preferred. I don't really use any other type of domain

**wolfnmir** · 08-09-2011 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by RapidClick

Definatley .com, .net and .org as these are the main and most commonly preferred. I don't really use any other type of domain

In most cases I would hold off a .org as these are used for organisations like red cross or madd. When you see a company with a .org and I normally automatically think about this. If i was you i would start by buying up the .com and .nets and if your domain is a multi-word domain try and get the hyphenated versions of them as well first then go back and grab up the .org(s) later. Now a new domain extension that has started to grow ,in popularity, is the .fm(S). Site like ping.fm are starting to become more and more popular with all the social networking crowds.

**crowdlanced** · 08-13-2011 12:29 AM

If you don't mind spend a few extra bucks and planning to build a long term brand I'd say that's a good idea

**BarbaraKParker** · 08-15-2011 04:36 PM

I suggest to just focus your attention to one domain. Use keyword rich domain name.

**MissedOps** · 08-15-2011 05:52 PM

Are you trying to build traffic using multiple domains?
Or do you have a brand name and want to protect it?

I don't know of many or any successful sites that use anything but .com

**JanaeK** · 08-24-2011 05:42 PM

Thanks for all of the advice. I think I will go with the .com, .net, and .info but use the .com for the site and marketing and advertising purposes.

To 'MissedOps' - I want to build a brand and want to protect it, now and for the future as I am expecting it to be a success.