Choosing a domain for SEO

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Khan12, Oct 2, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    What is better, buy a new domain eg. www name-product com or can I start from a 2 years old domain that I own: www reviews4web com e than create multiple home pages by adding: www reviews4web com/name-product?
     
    Khan12, Oct 2, 2009 IP
  2. swiftnomad

    swiftnomad Active Member

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    I would have to say that the aged domain is the way to go. I would also register the domain for a extra few years if you can to show the search engines that you're not going anywhere. :)

    You're forgetting to close the tag reviews4web com/name-product/

    I suggest you to check out: seomoz.org/blog/the-web-developers-seo-cheat-sheet
     
    swiftnomad, Oct 2, 2009 IP
  3. Amanda Fern

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    Sorry to confuse you more, but I think the product-name.com strategy is the way to go. While the aged domain name, might help I think it will only help slightly. Having the product in your domain name will help time-and-time again with anchor texts and hyperlinking backlinks.
     
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  4. Host32

    Host32 Greenhorn

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    here is what i leanrned from my experience,

    - keyword in domain does not really metters, if it do it willeffect your rank for 5% max
    -old domains might be good but not always, i ran a seo campiagne with a new domain and i over rank 4-5 old domains very easly,

    it's all about how do you manage your seo stuff
     
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  5. Dan Schulz

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    Get the keyword-rich domain if you can. I like mixing things up though since I'm a huge fan of brandable domains. If you can get a keyword rich domain that's also brandable and easy to remember, snap it up before somebody else does.

    I've got two words for you. You're wrong.

    Okay, more than two words. Keywords in domain names are given prominence because they tell the search engines EXACTLY what the Web site is supposed to be about. When combined with relevant category and product/content pages, the content on those pages and relevant quality incoming links from other related Web sites, there will be a HUGE impact. As in simply having the keyworded domain can put you in the top spot no matter what else gets done.
     
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    Its among the most important things. Having your keyword in the domain makes SEO 10x easier.
     
    sydzapp, Oct 3, 2009 IP