The .com domain I wanted is already taken, but I noticed the .net version is available. Are there any SEO-related drawbacks to using .net, or is it just a matter of preference? I’ve heard .com is seen as more trustworthy.
There’s no technical disadvantage to using .net over .com. The challenge comes if the .com version is already popular or well-established, as most users default to .com. If the .com site has strong SEO, you may need to work harder to compete, especially if the sites have similar content or services.