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Choose A Keyword Based Domain

by derprinz
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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
#based #choose #domain #keyword
  • Profile picture of the author derprinz
    any help, please
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  • Profile picture of the author 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
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    • Profile picture of the author derprinz
      Originally Posted by outwest View Post

      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
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  • Profile picture of the author 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
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  • Profile picture of the author 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.
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  • Profile picture of the author 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
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  • Profile picture of the author 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'
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  • Profile picture of the author 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.
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  • Profile picture of the author SinSimon
    Originally Posted by derprinz View Post

    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.
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