Choose A Keyword Based Domain

[derprinz]

Hi
I want to make a 2 words domain ,let's say for example named AB.com
if it's taken
would it hurt if i repeat the keyword ABB.com or AAB.com
what about the dash, is it better to use AB.com or A-B.com

and what about domain extension (if i want to dominate a keyword in france for example) is it better to use .fr or .com domain or that doesn't affect the ranking

[derprinz]

any help, please

[outwest]

There is a lot of debate as to whether EMD (exact match domain) is valuable or not, consensus seems to be they used to be way more valuable and now they still have SOME value, IMO ....if you get the EXACT match

start playing with the words

Blue kites...............bluekites.com net org etc is EMD

start doing
blueKitesX.com
Mybluekites.com etc

IMO that dilutes the value of the EMD and makes it nonsense
but some will still say that putting the kws in the domain help SO much in rankings

i tend to disagree that anything other than an EMD exact.....................will help much

I have about 10 to 15 EMD.coms for my resort and some of them are top 2 for that kw
so I keep those

[derprinz]

Originally Posted by outwest

There is a lot of debate as to whether EMD (exact match domain) is valuable or not, consensus seems to be they used to be way more valuable and now they still have SOME value, IMO ....if you get the EXACT match

start playing with the words

Blue kites...............bluekites.com net org etc is EMD

start doing
blueKitesX.com
Mybluekites.com etc

IMO that dilutes the value of the EMD and makes it nonsense
but some will still say that putting the kws in the domain help SO much in rankings

i tend to disagree that anything other than an EMD exact.....................will help much

I have about 10 to 15 EMD.coms for my resort and some of them are top 2 for that kw
so I keep those

i want a .fr domain with the exact keyword but it's taken and the only available is .be 'belgium' but i am targeting french visitors
would it make a difference if i choose a .be to rank high in google.fr

what about the dash is it what is better use it or no

[outwest]

I have heard Google favors local domain extensions but I am not 100% sure if that is the case

hyphens? I believe those are SUPPOSEDLy viewed by google as teh SAME as EMDsn
notice those disappear quickly from the available list

[canadaimmigration]

Choosing a right domain is a brainstorming session. However you should drop the idea of using hyphen or dash or any number in your domain. While you are searching a domain name, keep some alternatives from same niche.

If you want to target a specific country then choose country specific domain name. However, I would suggest you to choose .com domain since it is easy to remember.

Make your domain unique and easy to remember. Don't modify any existing domain by using hyphen or number. It will confuse the visitors to type and your traffic may divert to other website.

Targeting keyword in domains enhances makes your website discoverable easily. However, I would suggest you to create a brand-name as your domain name as it will create a distinct identity in the business.

[outwest]

agreed about the hyphensi


if BlueCars.com is taken
you go buy blue-cars.com

bluecars.com might not be happy plus they wont remember your hyphen and they will just type in HIS website so he might get your traffic on typins

[derprinz]

thank you guys for help
so i guess is's not a problem if i use hyphen since i am looking for organic traffic only
'position 1'

[C Rebecca]

Just one advice, if you want to buy that domain for targeting keywords then drop the idea.

On the other hand, if that domain will help you in branding your website then go for it.

To cut the story short... Use your domain name for branding yourself not for keyword targeting. There are several other ways to target keywords.

If the EMD is already possessed for Belgium extension don’t worry it won’t affect your french rankings.

[warriorsaroj]

it's alwayes good to go with EMD as no one look for misspelled domain. For instance if you want to have cat.com and it's already booked and than you wish to book simliar domaian like(with lil difrence in speling) caat.com it wouldnt be helpful until you are some big brand like google because by defalut the vistor type the correct words, nobody would type caar.com to go car.com . So i will prefer the EMD's

[SinSimon]

Originally Posted by derprinz

Hi
would it hurt if i repeat the keyword ABB.com or AAB.com
what about the dash, is it better to use AB.com or A-B.com

Dont repeat, it's pointless. Better add prefix or sufix, the less chars, the better.

Dash is fine.