How to choose a proper domain name suffix？

[Nina Mitchelle]

Hey，guys

I would like to know how to choose a proper domain name suffix？For example, the ".com" is common and popular, another "cn" is mainly for China country.What about others like "net","in"? It's my all-time puzzled. How to classify them exactly?

Best wishes,
Nina

[sanusense]

If you are targeting local traffic then go with country specific extensions else always prefer. Com or .NET extensions.

[fox]

Choose .com available domains. If you're at all serious about building a successful website over the long-term and while directing traffic to a different domain is fine, owning the .com is critical.

[dichthuatsms]

Of course .com is a safe and traditional option for a money site. However it you want your domain to be part of your brand recognition, you can go for others. For example, a video streaming site with a domain like xxx.tv is more impressive to customers.

[chawong]

.com is one of the best extension but if your business is local based then choose country named extensions.
For Global: .com, .net are the best depends on the theme of your business
For Local: .cn, .sg, .ae etc country named extensions are better

[pablohunt1994]

1. Make it easy to type

Finding a domain name that’s easy to type is critical to online success. If you use slang (u instead of you) or words with multiple spellings (express vs. xpress), it might be harder for customers to find your site.
2. Keep it short

If your domain name is long and complex, you risk customers mistyping or misspelling it. Short and simple is the way to go.
3. Use keywords

Try using keywords that describe your business and the services you offer. For example, if you’re a glass replacement business, you may want to register GlassRepair.com or GlassReplacement.com.

Include the keywords that people enter when searching for your products or services.

It helps improve your rank on search engines (which increases traffic) and just makes more sense to your customers.
4. Target your area

If your business is local, consider including your city or state in your domain name to make it easy for local customers to find and remember. Example: PhoenixGlassRepair.com.
5. Avoid numbers and hyphens

Numbers and hyphens are often misunderstood — people who hear your website address don’t know if you’re using a numeral (5) or it’s spelled out (five) or they misplace or forget the dash. If you need these in your domain, register the different variations to be safe.
6. Be memorable

There are millions of registered domain names, so having a domain that’s catchy and memorable is essential. Once you’ve come up with a name, share it with close friends to make sure it sounds appealing and makes sense to others.
Quick solution: Got a great idea for a domain? Register your name today and put a website out there before someone else beats you to it.
7. Research it

Make sure the name you’ve selected isn’t trademarked, copyrighted or being used by another company. It could result in a huge legal mess that could cost you a fortune, as well as your domain!
8. Use an appropriate domain name extension

Extensions are suffixes, such as .com or .net, at the end of web addresses. These can have specific uses, so make sure to choose one that works for your business. The .com domain extension is far and away the most popular, but it can be tough to get a short and memorable .com domain name because it’s been around for so long.
A bevy of new generic top-level domains — like .photography, .nyc and .guru — offer a great opportunity to register short and highly relevant names. And here are some other top extensions and how they’re often used:

• .co : an abbreviation for company, commerce, and community.
• .info : informational sites.
• .net : technical, Internet infrastructure sites.
• .org : non-commercial organizations and nonprofits.
• .biz : business or commercial use, like e-commerce sites.
• .me : blogs, resumes or personal sites.

Pro tip: You don’t need to build a website for every domain. Just forward any additional domains to your primary website.
9. Protect and build your brand

To protect your brand, you should purchase various domain extensions, as well as misspelled versions of your domain name. This prevents competitors from registering other versions and ensures your customers are directed to your website, even if they mistype it.
10. Act fast

Domain names sell quickly. Thankfully, they’re also inexpensive, so register your favorite domain names as soon as possible. If you’re having trouble finding an available name, domain registrars like GoDaddy will suggest alternate names during your domain search to help you find the perfect domain name.

[sampendleton]

Seriously, it is just a reference though .com would be the top level among all the others.
But if you are concern about SEO then it doesn't affect anything from it.

[daikaads]

.com is quite popular around the world for the marketing purpose and OfCourse for SEO. If your business is commercial and target is international better go for .com

[Stellajones]

Thanks for sharing this useful information.

[harrygeorge4158]

10 hints for picking the ideal area name


Make it simple to type.


Keep it short.


Use catchphrases.


Focus on your region.


Keep away from numbers and hyphens.


Be significant.


Research it.


Utilize a proper area name expansion.

[Ravina123]

How to Choose the Right Domain Extension

1. The Purpose of Your Site. This is perhaps the most important thing to consider.
2. Don't Forget Local TLDs.
3. Don't Forget About SEO.
4. Give it a Brandable Title.
5. Keep it Short.
6. Easy to Interpret.
7. Target Broad Keywords.
8. It's Okay to Modify Your Name.

[f1dark]

If you are targeting local traffic then go with country specific extensions else always prefer. Com or .NET extensions.