Domains

[Carson]

I have noticed more and more people get these weird domains such as .tk and junk like that. I do not see what is so bad about the domain your forum comes with...also, these domains add on that white bar which is really annoying. Another disadvantage is it slows your forum down because it is a domain hiding a subdomain. All the .tk domain is really is a redirect that keeps it name on the top. I don't see why someone does not just get a .com domain. I'd pay the money not to have that white bar at the top. ~lol~

 

[JadedSouls]

When I set out to make my own site I bought my domain, didn't waste time on going the free-forums root as most either had banners or something like that added to them. ..

 

[NHO]

I agree the Tk things are annoying, but for the most part I don't even bother going to a forum with a .tk, or any free domain like that.

 

[CyberFreak]

I do quite often avoid forums with free domain and i certainly don't sign up at them if they are cloaking as especially the co.nr domains cause me log in problems if they are cloaking. .com or .net domains are not really that expensive and they can attract more people as they make the forum look more professional then if you have a free host sub domain.

 

[Nebulous]

Free domains arent good because you arent the actual owner of the domain. I'd rather spend $8 and rest assured that it cant be taken away from me for no reason.

 

[Impulse]

Free domains arent good because you arent the actual owner of the domain. I'd rather spend $8 and rest assured that it cant be taken away from me for no reason.

This, and it also goes for forums that are hosted for free. Having .com or .net makes you look like you're trying to get somewhere with you forum.

 

[PurpleCrow]

I avoid free domain forums and although my first forum was on a free host (mainly because of a massive lack of knowledge at the time) I wouldnt go that route again, having a .com domain boosted my member count massively.