Should I using "Viral"in my domain name?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Tamida, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    I'm building some viral content website and just registered some domains with "viral" word in it.

    Does it good or not?

    Thank you.
     
    Tamida, Feb 25, 2016 IP
  2. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #2
    Bad idea. The domain name should relate to the niche you are in.
     
    dcristo, Feb 25, 2016 IP
  3. Tamida

    Tamida Active Member

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    Yep. It will be "catviralvideo" for example.
     
    Tamida, Feb 25, 2016 IP
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    Surge Calls Greenhorn

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    It depends on what you intend to use the domain name for. If it is for a business that viral can be used to convey a message of your company to your potential clients. If it is for a website intended to connect with consumers and not B2B then it should be a niche related name.
     
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    briguy Well-Known Member

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    Thinking you kinda answered your own question. If I was wanting to build a legal site, I would have "legal" in the domain name!
    So not a big idea to have domain name with "Viral" in it when you have a website with viral content on it.
     
    briguy, Mar 4, 2016 IP
  6. Overfreeze

    Overfreeze Active Member

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    Hello Tamida,

    If you make a keyword search on the world "viral" you will notice that its number of searches is relatively low.

    In essence you should choose a domain name which will be memorable for visitors and will help you rank better in serps.
    Instead of catviralvideo you should go with funnycatvideo, cutecatvideo, etc.
    You can also use a prefix or suffix if the domain is taken.
    Cheers.
     
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    Tamida Active Member

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    Thanks for all suggestion! :)
     
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    briguy Well-Known Member

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    Just my thoughts...yes more searches but harder to get ranked on page one because of more competition!
    So, I wouldn"t try such common keywords. Assuming that the domain name are available.
     
    briguy, Mar 9, 2016 IP