I have the option of using the domain names: editingproofreadingservices.net or editingservices.net or proofreadingservices.net Both of these search phrases—“editing services†and “proofreading services†have a search volume that is equal—9900 global monthly searches. Both terms mean roughly the same thing, but target slightly different markets. For the purposes of SEO, and only taking into account the benefit and component of SEO that is contributed by having your keyword in the domain name, do you think it is better to cover both bases (“proofreading†and “editingâ€) with a domain name that combines the two keywords (editingproofreadingservices.net), or one that targets just one or the other specific keywords? In other words, if someone were to type in just the keyword phrase “editing services†would my site be equally effective for SEO if it is named “editingservices.net†or “editingproofreadingservices.netâ€â€”all other things being equal? So is it better to have an exact match of the keyword phrase to the domain name or just to have the keyword in the domain name? Thank you very much.
I think for seo purposes it will be better to go with of the exact domain matches and the build and optimze a page with the other keyword like that your website is optimized for both keywords. For instance if you chose proofreadingservices.net as your exact domain match then your other keyword will be proofreadingservices.net/editingservices or you can have it the other way round if you like. This is how I will go about targeting the two keywords to gain maximum exposure. I hope this helpful.