Numbers in domain names

christinaj · 09-15-2011, 08:27 AM

Hope someone may be able to help on this - do numbers in domain names affect their SEO chances? e.g. 121xxxxxxx.com?

Finding arguments for and against but no definite answer.

36burrows · 09-15-2011, 08:46 AM

That's because there is no definitive answer. My opinion is that it looks spammy and is unnecessary.

I would just find something without numbers. Makes everything easier.

Newbie Japan · 09-15-2011, 08:51 AM

Hi christinaj

I am in agreement with 36burrows. If you go to your keyword research tool of choice and enter in the numbers of your liking, what do you see for monthly Global and Local search results for that term?

The data will answer your question rather quickly, I would imagine.

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Larryathome · 09-15-2011, 09:03 AM

If you are advertising an offline business that has a set address, I can imagine that it would be beneficial for SEO purposes in a local niche, for example, say the name of a restaurant you have is "Mike's on 5th", you could use mikeson5th.com.

Otherwise, it does not make sense unless the name of your company has a number in it. Chances are that you are either marketing affiliate products or programs. I would include your keywords in the domain name wherever possible. That usually has the most impact on ranking your site and also gives people seeing your indexed result an idea of what it is that you are promoting so your traffic will be more targeted.

Homer Lasa Hood · 09-15-2011, 09:50 AM

If you are planning to build a brand on your own with a number included, then that won't be a problem. Just make sure that on your on-page optimization and on your contents you put your target keyword and emphasize it along with the brand name you are building.

gcintermed · 09-16-2011, 12:09 AM

I think some numbers can be useful for branding purposes and can help you get a domain that contains a valuable keyword that will help in SEO.

Examples: MakeMoneyOnline101.com , 1shoppingcart.com

But I wouldn't just throw in random numbers, because that could hurt your branding (make your site seem spammy)

christinaj · 09-16-2011, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the response guys, it's for a client site, the existing on & offline brand is 121XXX

The site isn't for affiliate marketing etc. but the client was worried the current domain name was hurting SEO.

gittar1122 · 09-16-2011, 08:46 AM

It entirely depends on your site content, there are some best sites with numbers like 123greetings.com

Thanks

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christinaj Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Numbers in domain names Hope someone may be able to help on this - do numbers in domain names affect their SEO chances? e.g. 121xxxxxxx.com? Finding arguments for and against but no definite answer.

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36burrows HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 457 Thanks: 131 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts Contact Info	Re: Numbers in domain names That's because there is no definitive answer. My opinion is that it looks spammy and is unnecessary. I would just find something without numbers. Makes everything easier.
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Newbie Japan Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kawagoe, Japan Posts: 22 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: Numbers in domain names Hi christinaj I am in agreement with 36burrows. If you go to your keyword research tool of choice and enter in the numbers of your liking, what do you see for monthly Global and Local search results for that term? The data will answer your question rather quickly, I would imagine. Newbie Japan

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Larryathome Marketing Systems Builder Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Red Bank, NJ Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Numbers in domain names If you are advertising an offline business that has a set address, I can imagine that it would be beneficial for SEO purposes in a local niche, for example, say the name of a restaurant you have is "Mike's on 5th", you could use mikeson5th.com. Otherwise, it does not make sense unless the name of your company has a number in it. Chances are that you are either marketing affiliate products or programs. I would include your keywords in the domain name wherever possible. That usually has the most impact on ranking your site and also gives people seeing your indexed result an idea of what it is that you are promoting so your traffic will be more targeted.
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gcintermed HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oakland, CA USA. Posts: 410 Thanks: 52 Thanked 121 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Numbers in domain names I think some numbers can be useful for branding purposes and can help you get a domain that contains a valuable keyword that will help in SEO. Examples: MakeMoneyOnline101.com , 1shoppingcart.com But I wouldn't just throw in random numbers, because that could hurt your branding (make your site seem spammy)
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christinaj Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Numbers in domain names Thanks for the response guys, it's for a client site, the existing on & offline brand is 121XXX The site isn't for affiliate marketing etc. but the client was worried the current domain name was hurting SEO.

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gittar1122 Advanced Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Internet Posts: 555 Thanks: 10 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts Contact Info	Re: Numbers in domain names It entirely depends on your site content, there are some best sites with numbers like 123greetings.com Thanks
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