What is the point in alternate domain names?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by coogie, Jun 21, 2008.

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    hi there,

    Why do companies register multiple domain names? What use do you have for them and how can you use them to your advantage?

    I have 8 domain names and just one main site. the 7 other domain names are descriptive of what my main site is.

    How can i use these domain names? I can't use them in ad-words at all to improve relevancy (since google banned advertising with redirecting URLS)

    Thanks for any advice
     
    coogie, Jun 21, 2008 IP
  2. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    To stop your competition from registering them.
     
    dcristo, Jun 21, 2008 IP
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    bogart Notable Member

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    To stop your competition from registering them is #1

    Other reasons include using the domains for a blog, as multiple entry points, or for a subsite or service.
     
    bogart, Jun 21, 2008 IP
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    coogie Peon

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    damn.

    so theyre just kind of 'assets' and thats pretty much it

    nevermind
     
    coogie, Jun 22, 2008 IP