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What to do if someone has the same domain as is my?

by Jessicaben
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Hello
I just come across there is a domain which is similar to my name only the difference is :
My domain is https://www.xxxxx
and the other person domain is https://www.thexxxxx
MY DOMAIN IS 2 YEARS OLDER THAN THE NEW ONE.
What are the pros and cons of this kind of situation?
and precaution should I take?

Please help!!
#domain
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Links to your site not permitted.


    First link above ( 'your' site) led to a full page 'malware warning' from Google - second link you posted does not have a site attached to it.


    Both are 'old' domains - 1999 and 2008 - why is it a problem now?



    Unless you have trademarked the two words used - nothing you can do except focus on fixing your own site.
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  • Profile picture of the author IMWealthMogul
    You don't need to worry about them. With proper branding throughout your marketing efforts the amount of traffic you'll lose to them will be negligible. Going of what Kay said, focus on fixing your site and getting off the malware warning list, otherwise everything else is a moot point.
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    • Profile picture of the author natostanco
      Originally Posted by IMWealthMogul View Post

      You don't need to worry about them. With proper branding throughout your marketing efforts the amount of traffic you'll lose to them will be negligible. Going of what Kay said, focus on fixing your site and getting off the malware warning list, otherwise everything else is a moot point.
      Agreed. You just have to put in the hard work and effort for your site to overtake theirs. Also, your site might be different to theirs (Not opening the sites).
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  • Profile picture of the author godfather25
    There's nothing you can do. I really don't think domain matters that much, anyways. Article content is more important; along with proper SEO. Maybe keep an eye on it, to make sure he's not copyrighting your content.

    Otherwise, don't worry about it. Just focus on your website and providing good value. The malware thing happen to me. Got to get it removed in your hosting cpanel.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jessicaben
    Thank you so much for your valuable rely.

    I am Sorry! Kay King for linking the domains.
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  • Profile picture of the author praetserge
    It won't change anything... as long as you have great content and links, you'll be fine.


    I probably can register about a hundred domains similar to yours... doesn't mean I'll outrank you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Subho D
    In case someone else has the same domain name as yours, there can be situations of conflict that may impact your business performance. There can be situations when your target audience may end up in your competitor's website causing your business loss of traffic. This is more likely the case when the other one with same domain name offers the same services as yours.

    In such a case, you have two options:

    I. Since your domain is older than the new one, you can request the other owner to change their domain name as they are comparatively new in the market. This way, they can eliminate the conflict and help your business get the required traffic.

    II. In other cases, you might purchase the domain from their owner and request your hosting provider to redirect visitors to the original website.
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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    Originally Posted by Jessicaben View Post

    Hello
    I just come across there is a domain which is similar to my name only the difference is :
    My domain is https://www.xxxxx
    and the other person domain is https://www.thexxxxx
    MY DOMAIN IS 2 YEARS OLDER THAN THE NEW ONE.
    What are the pros and cons of this kind of situation?
    and precaution should I take?

    Please help!!
    I wouldn't worry about it. If they have it first, then they aren't likely trying to sabotage your site.
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  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    It depends on whether you TRADEMARKED your name and if the name is made up of common words
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  • Profile picture of the author wisecoach
    You can not stop that ...go beyond this buddy ...this is very common in online world, even one character domain is taken and used by competitors.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jessicaben
    Thank you each and every member who replied to my query.
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    It doesn't matter.

    What does matter is how you market that site to get consistent traffic and conversions.
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  • Profile picture of the author wrcato2
    It has been a standard practice for years with domains and especially freelance writers, that if a .com name isn't available you can always use the word "the" in front of your name, this tells prospects at least in their own mind, that "the" means "Real."

    In other words, If you are using your name.com and it has been taken by someone else, just use "the" in front of it and this helps prospects know that your site is the real site to go to. Or "the" establishes authority in the minds of prospects as far as the content of the site being the real site over the other.

    The word "the" is a persuasive mind grab.
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