How is this happening to my domain? Is it good?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Matagascar, Aug 23, 2008.

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    I currently own the domain name "uploadgif.com" and it seems to be bringing in a fair amount of traffic. I've been using it to redirect traffic to my website for the past few months.

    Since the 26th of May 2008 the domain has received 2103 unique visits. This may not sound like much, but I haven't promoted the domain, haven't engaged in SEO or anything like that. I've searched the keywords "uploadgif" and "upload gif" in Google and the website doesn't appear on any of the pages (as far as I can tell.)

    I'm really curious as to why the domain is receiving a fair amount of visitors when I can't find it on any search engine, nor have I promoted the domain.

    Don't get me wrong, it's great to be receiving the traffic, but I'd like to know why I'm getting it :confused: Any opinions/information would be great.
     
    Matagascar, Aug 23, 2008 IP
  2. farley

    farley Peon

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    you can look in logs to see where traffic is coming from...

    maybe someone else owned it before
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    might ppl typing "upload gif" directly into the browser address bar, which could resolve to your site.
     
    farley, Aug 23, 2008 IP
  3. IndiaNets

    IndiaNets Guest

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    No, it's not good :D. It's the best one can have ;)

    If you feel you have trouble with this, redirect the traffic to my site :D
     
    IndiaNets, Aug 23, 2008 IP
  4. !Unreal

    !Unreal Well-Known Member

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    Its because people who are not so 'internet savy' just type in domains and hope it comes up.
     
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  5. theworldwinner

    theworldwinner Well-Known Member

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    check ur awstats u ll see the referer or origin ontraffic fm there
     
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    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    It seems it may be type in traffic(which is often considered the best kind because its there every day of the week, not subject to changes in search algorithms, etc). Check you AWStats if you have it installed and under refers see if it says Direct which means type in Otherwise it will tell you where it's coming from.
     
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    Kohashi is right, it's a type-in. That's what people call a "type in domain".

    Uh, no you will not. There is no referrer from type-ins. They just typed it in.
     
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  8. Matagascar

    Matagascar Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately I don't have any sort of 3rd party monitoring software installed or being used with this domain. The only monitoring I'm using is URL Forwarding Stats provided by my domain registrar.
    The only logical explanation is what several people have suggested, which is the domain being a "type in domain."

    Anyone have any idea if the domain was SEO if it could rank high in search engines? Thanks.

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    Matagascar, Aug 23, 2008 IP
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    roynston Banned

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    hey buddy!! great domain!! ill suggest ya to make it a image upload site as soon as possible. ull earn more then sedo parking.
     
    roynston, Aug 23, 2008 IP