I recently got asked by a client which top level domain he should pick. His first .com choice was taken so his second pick was a .me domain. I’ve been asked this a few times so I felt I should clear up any confusion.

The only top level domains that have an influence on rankings are .edu and .gov. I have not read anything that contradicts that. The only thing I can think of that would possibly make me want to pick a .com over a .me domain would be purely from a user’s perspective and not SEO related. I think more people are willing to trust a .com or .net domain than a .me , a .biz , or another less obscure top level domain. Other than individual perception of the top level domain, there is no effect on rankings.

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