Is a .co.uk domain better?

[Richard555]

Hi

I have www.example.net  however trying to judge if it is better having www.example**.**co.uk instead  (as it will be targeted for UK people).

I could use Webmaster tool to geographically target UK - however perhaps best to use a .co.uk domain instead.

Any views on using a .net ending domain?

Many thanks

Nigel

[riplash]

It shouldn't really matter too much either way.

The difference with a .co.uk is that Google will automatically assume you are targeting that geographical area, whereas with generic domains like .net and .org, you'll have to set it in Webmaster Tools - or you can leave it unset and have Google work out which countries you are relevant to from other signals.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with using a .net to target the UK - although if you plan for the site to target more than just the UK in future, it's probably best left undefined in GWT.

[Richard555]

Many thanks Neil All the best, Nigel