Whats the efect of a MOZ name on a directory ?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by DonPedro, Jan 2, 2009.

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    Hello !

    I was just wondering what efect would a moz name on a directory have ?
    Found an available domain name, but i'm not decided if I should use it or not ...

    would be like *****moz.com ..

    What are your thoughts?
     
    DonPedro, Jan 2, 2009 IP
  2. hyper

    hyper Peon

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    This effect is also known as the sheep effect :D and will bring you absolute no advantage.
     
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  3. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Agreed. It's not really unique and doesn't give you any SERP advantages IMO.
     
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  4. DonPedro

    DonPedro Guest

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    Didnt expect any serp advantage, was refering if it would be more attractive ..
    but I guess you guys are right
     
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  5. Shellerz

    Shellerz Active Member

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    I doubt it will give you any advantage in terms of PR or SERPS. I'm not convinced it will help attract more users either.

    Maybe go for a more keyword rich URL? Or if it is niche, then a url containing the name of the topic.
     
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  6. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Does Moz mean something?
     
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  7. YMC

    YMC Well-Known Member

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    With a name like that, your directory will always be a copy of something else no matter how big and successful it becomes. I've never understood why anyone would want to start a new endeavor by branding themselves as a copy of the competition.
     
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    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #8
    it's boring, too more XXXmoz.com directory right now.
     
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  9. Dean26

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    I think 1 guy just had moz at the end of his directory name and it became successful so everyone copied, maybe like all these tube.com domains you see for video sites now.
     
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  10. Roger_Silvester

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    Agreed...............:D

    Following a name that was successful doesn't always fetches results, you are required to perform good SEO skills overall to make it a good site. Names alone will give you no advantage.

    Regards
     
    Roger_Silvester, Jan 5, 2009 IP