Using a .WTF Domain Name

This is kinda a branch off my thread Thoughts on a conspiracy forum

I'm exploring (for the first time) not using a classic TLD like .com or .net. This time going with something a little... different. Buying a .WTF domain...

Now, I know that content is king. The most important part about the website is the content, not necessarily the domain extension. Although, I am worried about ranking issues. Google said, they do no give TLDs like .com or .net a better rank than .me or .ninja, as such they treat them like gTLDs.

I wonder who much truth is in that? Doing a quick search, you see little to no .ninja domain (for example).

Anyways I like the idea of .wtf. It fits my niche, I just wouldn't want to get a domain like that and Google ending up kicking me to the curb...

You don't see them in searches because they still aren't widely used. Needle in a haystack.

Go for it.

I started a motorcycle forum with .bike

Zero issues, great ranking in Google.

haqzore said:

You don't see them in searches because they still aren't widely used. Needle in a haystack.

Go for it.

I started a motorcycle forum with .bike

Zero issues, great ranking in Google.

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Perfect thank you! I went ahead and got one. working on the website now. Also, sorry for being a d*ck to you a while ago. I literally just got out of family court and was looking for someone to take it out on. :/ Looonnngg story.... again sorry. Forgive me? xoxo

LordOfSpoon said:

Perfect thank you! I went ahead and got one. working on the website now. Also, sorry for being a d*ck to you a while ago. I literally just got out of family court and was looking for someone to take it out on. :/ Looonnngg story.... again sorry. Forgive me? xoxo

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No apologies needed. Hope things are well.


On a side note, keep in mind people's unfamiliarity with new TLDs while marketing (digital or otherwise).

For example, you may want to retain/use "www" in links/banners/images.

It may not be immediately clear to the average user what "conspiracy.wtf" means, but "www.conspiracy.wtf" helps clarify without having to think about it. Especially on a sticker or t-shirt down the line.

Just something to consider.

haqzore said:

No apologies needed. Hope things are well.


On a side note, keep in mind people's unfamiliarity with new TLDs while marketing (digital or otherwise).

For example, you may want to retain/use "www" in links/banners/images.

It may not be immediately clear to the average user what "conspiracy.wtf" means, but "www.conspiracy.wtf" helps clarify without having to think about it. Especially on a sticker or t-shirt down the line.

Just something to consider.

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That was at the forefront of my mind once I setup the SSL. lol I'm more of a www kinda guy anyways

Dan18 said:

https://www.howtogeek.com/435728/chrome-now-hides-www-and-https-in-addresses.-do-you-care/

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Another reason Chrome is garbage (while using chrome). I think its fine for my project as haqzore said, marketing with the 'www' is the more important part. As getting organic clicks on search results will be slim to none. Majority of my traffic will come from ad creation, sponsored links, and affiliates.

Dan18 said:

https://www.howtogeek.com/435728/chrome-now-hides-www-and-https-in-addresses.-do-you-care/

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Not an issue when people are already at the site. ?