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Is it ok to create a domain name like this?

by TheNewGuy2010
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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
#create #domain
  • Profile picture of the author Eleanor
    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
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    • Profile picture of the author TheNewGuy2010
      Thanks,

      I did find a domain that is avail.


      Originally Posted by bubbins1987 View Post

      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
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  • Profile picture of the author 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.
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  • Profile picture of the author 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...
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