New domain - Redirect or Rebrand?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by LazyD, Apr 13, 2007.

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    So, currently I run the site http://getcredit365.net - as you can see the domain is getcredit365.net

    I have the opportunity to buy a domain with much better keywords, its to the point with some SEO work I believe I could dominate the entire keyword because the domain has all the keywords in it..

    Anyway, what would you do, currently getCredit365.Net has a 0 PR, some backlinks, mostly from DP and WF, 1 from Aviva Directory, etc. I think the domain is about.... 40-50 days old

    Would you:
    A. Keep getCredit365.Net and setup the new domain as a 301 to the main site
    B. Rebrand the site with the new domain cause its so much better and just have getCredit365.Net 301 to the new one
    C. Suggestions?

    ALSO! - How can I find out if this domain has been banned by SE's? I tried the Wayback machine, it has no results, Google doesnt have any results, it looks like its just been parked since Sept 06
     
    LazyD, Apr 13, 2007 IP
  2. briansol

    briansol Well-Known Member

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    #2
    put site on the new domain,
    301 the current one to the new one
     
    briansol, Apr 13, 2007 IP
  3. creativehustle

    creativehustle Peon

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    #3
    getcredit365.net is a young name
    so it wouldn't take to much work to get the new
    name to the level that greatcredit365 is currently at
    plus you have the seo advantage of the new domain

    so 301 the current one to the new one
     
    creativehustle, Apr 13, 2007 IP
  4. LazyD

    LazyD Peon

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    I will definitely do that, granted I can find out if the domain is banned for not, I just want to be careful - Does anyone know of a way to check if a domain is banned, it looks like its been parked since Sept 06 and doesnt have any results on Wayback Machine or Google...
     
    LazyD, Apr 13, 2007 IP
  5. venetsian

    venetsian Well-Known Member

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    In my experiments with 301 I'm convinced that if you 301 old domain to new one .. the PR and rating are transfered in about 90% to the new one. Which is quite good.

    A trick is to buy big websites in your keyword area and put 301 to your main website :) ha ha ha .. this is the best booster you can get.

    Cheers,

    Venetsian.
     
    venetsian, Apr 13, 2007 IP
  6. LazyD

    LazyD Peon

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    Well, it turns out the name that was available fell through, I was however able to find another name that I believe is comperable...

    The name I got is compare-credit-card.org

    For the search term, "compare credit card" this would do pretty well correct? With some SEO I think this could be very strong considering the keyterms are directly in the URL... Any opinions?
     
    LazyD, Apr 14, 2007 IP
  7. sukantab

    sukantab Well-Known Member

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    Do a 301 first to get the site build some pr. Then develop it....
     
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  8. bobchrist

    bobchrist Active Member

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    I think it is worth to buy new domain name and rebrand it since you have mentioned your current site has PR#0 and its only 40-50 days old.
     
    bobchrist, Apr 14, 2007 IP
  9. LazyD

    LazyD Peon

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    Im planning to, but do you think the domain I mentioned above "compare-credit-card.org" is a good domain to do it with?

    Even with hyphens I should still do well because it has the keyphrase that im looking to optimize for "compare credit card" correct?
     
    LazyD, Apr 14, 2007 IP
  10. Comenius

    Comenius Peon

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    Another for vote for a 301.

    You're just starting out. Think long term, and go with the better domain name.
     
    Comenius, Apr 14, 2007 IP
  11. LazyD

    LazyD Peon

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    I agree with you guys regarding the 301, however, considering the domain I was going after is no longer available, do you see the domain I just bought: compare-credit-card.org a worth while domain to use or should I look for a better one?

    The one I was going to buy before but cant now is comparecreditcard.net
     
    LazyD, Apr 17, 2007 IP