Is it ok to create a domain name like this?

[TheNewGuy2010]

Hi all,

I found a good keyword but the exact match is taken.

For example-

KW is---Widgets

Widgets.com Is taken

Is it ok to create this instead. MyWidgetsShop.com- (assuming it's available)


Thanks

[bubbins1987]

Hey,

Yeah that looks good (doubt it's available though!)

If you can't get the exact match domain then it's a good idea to use "stop words" either before or after your main keyphrase.

Here's a few examples of stop words...

all
the
find

There are far too many to list - but someone's done a good job of listing them here...
List of English Stop Words « Armand Brahaj – Blog Personal

Using these along with your keyphrase in the domain is almost as good as an exact match domain.

Hope that helps

Thanks
Eleanor

[TheNewGuy2010]

Thanks,

I did find a domain that is avail.

Originally Posted by bubbins1987

Hey,

Yeah that looks good (doubt it's available though!)

If you can't get the exact match domain then it's a good idea to use "stop words" either before or after your main keyphrase.

Here's a few examples of stop words...

all
the
find

There are far too many to list - but someone's done a good job of listing them here...
List of English Stop Words « Armand Brahaj – Blog Personal

Using these along with your keyphrase in the domain is almost as good as an exact match domain.

Hope that helps

Thanks
Eleanor

[javanx3d]

Depending on the competition for the targeted keyphrase, some have been reporting success with using hyphens for multi-word keyprhases. Ie blue-widets.com if bluewidgets.com, .org, and .net are unavailable. I have not seen or conducted a good test between stop words and hyphens though to know which is better.

[JoeUK]

I think that's fine yes, the only potential issue you may have later on down the line is if the keyword was a specific brand name...