The best domain name?

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Hell,
I have this blog autoshortnews.com .Is 2 years old but i think to change the domain name because is to long. I found a domain like auto3ty.

What do you think... to change the domain name or to keep it ?
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  • Profile picture of the author Mo Goulet
    Originally Posted by AutoShortNews View Post

    Hell,
    I have this blog autoshortnews.com .Is 2 years old but i think to change the domain name because is to long. I found a domain like auto3ty.

    What do you think... to change the domain name or to keep it ?
    Just from looking without seeing what you are marketing I'd say keep the name.
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  • Profile picture of the author AceOfShirts
    What does auto3ty mean? What does autoshortnews mean? Are you going to be advertising the domain names or relying on Search Engine traffic?
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    • Profile picture of the author Mar
      I'd stick with your current domain name - it can be said out loud quite easily and the spelling is straightforward. It's much more memorable than your alternative.

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    • Profile picture of the author Rich Struck
      Originally Posted by dnsg View Post

      What does auto3ty mean? What does autoshortnews mean?
      Yeah, what he said. Both of these domains are horrible and meaningless.
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      • Profile picture of the author Meharis
        Originally Posted by Rich Struck View Post

        Yeah, what he said. Both of these domains are horrible and meaningless.
        Horrible?
        Google: autoshortnews.com without "" and shows #1
        With "" 138K + 1 Ad.
        Really?
        Meharis
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  • Profile picture of the author Meharis
    Originally Posted by AutoShortNews View Post

    Hell,
    I have this blog autoshortnews.com .Is 2 years old but i think to change the domain name because is to long. I found a domain like auto3ty.

    What do you think... to change the domain name or to keep it ?
    I don't understand
    I did Google: autoshortnews.com without "" and shows #1
    With "" 138K + 1 Ad.
    Meharis
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  • Profile picture of the author Always-A-Warrior
    Don't change the name. It's already indexed at #1 for your keywords and the least thing you want to do is drop off the page.

    But you do need better SEO work for other major keywords.
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    • Profile picture of the author howinfo
      I would join with the posters above and say that keep it as it is. The domain is not that long and it sound a looks alright. But if you really have set your mind to change it then that is not end of the world either, if you do it properly you can really minimize the impact and it is better to do it sooner then later but you better be 100% sure that the new domain name is the one you really want.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Lamb
    If you're getting traffic, keep the name. It dosn't matter what it means if people click your links in the SERPS.

    What does Zazzle mean? What does Buzzle mean?

    Some people act like they never heard of branding!
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  • Profile picture of the author masterjani
    That keyword in domain is good to have.Keep that,You can easily rank in google
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  • Profile picture of the author JamesGw
    Your current domain isn't too long IMO.
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    • Profile picture of the author Meharis
      Originally Posted by JamesGw View Post

      Your current domain isn't too long IMO.
      Too long ah? I believe you're a bit confuse.
      Your site from your signature link contains 20 characters.
      Meharis
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  • Profile picture of the author Sparhawke
    One hint that I will give you that others have omitted is that if you have an idea for a domain name then keep it to yourself; if we like the look of it we will not hesitate to pinch it if it is available lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Jack Duncan
    I agree with the others on this...

    I think you current domain is just fine, and certainly not too long.

    The new one you are considering isn't nearly as memorable as your existing one.

    Keep up the good work,
    Jack Duncan
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  • Keep the one you have, especially since you are already listed at #1. It's not too long at all.
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    • Profile picture of the author AutoShortNews


      Thanks to all for the answers.
      I will keep this domain.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alfredo Carrion
    If you're already using it with success, why change it because it's too long? It could be worse... like 4 or 5 words.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
    Yep keep it, it's not too long and it's more appropriate and meaningful I think than the other one.
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  • Profile picture of the author socialbookmark
    If you are owner of the site you said, i don't see any reason that you change it. The current name is good and have meaning. IMO changing it is a mistake as you should start promoting a new website which is not easy as you know.
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  • Profile picture of the author syahbiz
    the domain isn't even long, you dont wanna loose all your backlinks and previous rankings
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  • Profile picture of the author Millerking
    your current one isn't too bad, otherwise it'd be painful to buy a better one
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