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russ500 · 24-09-2007, 08:07

Hi there,
Can anyone tell me what the top level domain is for Holland as I have a client who is moving there from the UK. Is .eu the best bet or is there a .nl?
Many thanks for the help.

steveb · 24-09-2007, 08:12

It has to be .com like everywhere else.

But I personally would trust a site registered .nl 'cos I like the Dutch. It's a personal thing.

No-one has ever heard of .eu anyway (although I gave it some thought when I registered my own company...) I mean, it could be a disguise for some place no-one likes!

russ500 · 24-09-2007, 08:26

Yeh my problem is the .com domain has already been taken. So you think .nl would be best or should I try and find a .com as near to the current name as I can? The site is for a psychotherapist/councellor so it needs to be fairly trustworthy.

funkyprem · 24-09-2007, 08:37

a localised domain is usually better. over 'ere is .co.uk domain usually has more clout with people over a .com

i'd say a .nl would be better for you as you'd only really be offering your services within Holland. (Please correct me if i'm wrong)

russ500 · 24-09-2007, 08:50

Ok I think I'll try and get .nl then as it sounds like the best bet. Yeh I guess this site will only be aimed at Dutch visitors so it should be fine.
Thanks for the help.

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funkyprem For all your goober needs Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,551	a localised domain is usually better. over 'ere is .co.uk domain usually has more clout with people over a .com i'd say a .nl would be better for you as you'd only really be offering your services within Holland. (Please correct me if i'm wrong) __________________ Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the one thing that he can’t afford to lose. - Thomas Edison prem ghinde

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russ500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	Yeh my problem is the .com domain has already been taken. So you think .nl would be best or should I try and find a .com as near to the current name as I can? The site is for a psychotherapist/councellor so it needs to be fairly trustworthy.

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russ500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	Ok I think I'll try and get .nl then as it sounds like the best bet. Yeh I guess this site will only be aimed at Dutch visitors so it should be fine. Thanks for the help.

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