Advice on domain endings, .com vs .llc?

by a searcher from University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School

2 years ago

Hi,
   I'm looking to see any perspectives on if I should exclusively stick to a .com when picking a domain or if alternatives, such as .llc, can work equally well.  My thoughts are that although .com is the standard, a .llc will allow for much simpler web address and business name. The trade off concern I have, however, is that there might be some loss in credibility when reaching out to business owners with the more novel domain (.llc). Thanks!
-Jason

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searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

Another vote for the consensus that ".com" is preferred. If that's not available (and you absolutely must have that name), I'd still prefer ".net" or ".co" to a more esoteric domain like ".llc"

1 month ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from University of California, Berkeley - Haas School of Business

+1 to always using a .com domain, even if it means having to alter the name somewhat or hyphenate.

2 years ago | like reply | 1 like

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