The .com Alternative
 by: Jennifer Chiera


It’s no secret that domain names are the new real estate, so that could explain why the domain name you’re trying to register isn’t available for registration using the .com extension.

Don’t worry about that! There is an investment quality extension available that is an outstanding alternative to the .com tld. You don’t need to register your domain name in the .com extension in order for your online presence to be a success.

The extension I speak of is the .cc cctld. This extension was originally the country code top level domain for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but since the islands sold their rights to the .cc extension to boost their economy, the .cc is available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Like the .com, the .cc is a universal domain name extension.

The .cc closely resembles the .com in appearance, and is only about $10 more than a .com registration. This is excellent when compared to other cctld registration prices, and aftermarket .com prices. You can register a .cc at GoDaddy.com for $19.99!

With each passing day, the .cc is getting more and more exposure, and while there are still many great keyword domain names available, it won’t be long until all the best names are registered, so act quickly to secure your domain, or domain names.

As an investor, and developer of the .cc extension, I have begun using the .cc in more and more of my development projects. If you’re worried that the .cc won’t get the same respect from the search engines as the .com… don’t worry. The extension of a domain name has nothing to do with the success or failure of your website or business… that is all in the advertising and marketing of your business, and that is another article.

Some of my recent .cc development projects include, FreeTemplates.cc, and FreeGreetingCards.cc. The reason I decided to start developing these keyword rich .cc domains was because they were actually getting a wealth of natural type-in traffic. More proof that people are using, and exploring this amazing extension.

If you’re looking for more information, or a place to discuss the .cc extension, stop by the only online forum dedicated to the .cc extension - Speculator.cc at http://speculator.cc. Speculator is a growing community of buyers, sellers, developers, and investors of the .cc extension. Speculator.cc also has a marketplace forum where you can list your .cc domain names for sale, or place wanted ads. You’ll also find ongoing threads of available .cc domain names which can help you find great names to register.

About The Author
Jennnifer Chiera is the Co President of Extradius Inc., a creative investing company with a focus on domain names & web development, and real estate. Jennifer is also the author of GlobeDomains.com Blog http://www.globedomains.com, Domain Bash http://www.domainbash.com, and site administrator at the Speculator.cc http://speculator.cc discussion forum.