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No content and still ranking

by graham23s
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Hi Guys,

I don't get this one bit, a domain which has been purchased and has absolutely NO CONTENT is ranking above sites which are content right!

link: botox glasgow - Google Search=

the site is www.botoxglasgow.com

how can that be lol

cheers guys

Graham
#content #ranking
  • Profile picture of the author Wi
    This is a case of "exact phrase domains"...

    A perfect example actually! You're searching for "botox glasgow" - and the name of the website is h t t p : / / b o t o x g l a s g o w . c o m . Simple as that! People are making A LOT of money on "exact phrase domains" - A LOT!

    I'm making a fortune on this as well - with content and backlinks you have a MUCH better chance to rank for a exact domain!
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    • Profile picture of the author paulgl
      Maybe I'm missing something.

      People are not making a fortune on blank, undeveloped domains
      with zip on it. But people believe it and make domain sellers
      rich.

      But here's the truth. The site does have content on it, and
      appears to be (or was) in the process of being developed.
      The domain obviously has a little history.

      Sometimes I wonder how people have so much time on their
      hands to do useless searches on useless websites.

      These things are meaningless. Pointless.

      Paul
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      • Profile picture of the author Wi
        Originally Posted by paulgl View Post

        Maybe I'm missing something.

        People are not making a fortune on blank, undeveloped domains
        with zip on it. But people believe it and make domain sellers
        rich.

        But here's the truth. The site does have content on it, and
        appears to be (or was) in the process of being developed.
        The domain obviously has a little history.

        Sometimes I wonder how people have so much time on their
        hands to do useless searches on useless websites.

        These things are meaningless. Pointless.

        Paul

        Well you're taking my words WAY to litterally!

        I haven't checked the amount of searches for this phrase, I'm just guiding - and I know what I'm talking about, and I know you do to, because I have been on this forum for years now, and I have read a lot of your posts.

        Anyway... You can't make a fortune on domains with nothing on it (surprise??) - I don't even know why you wan't to tell me this - everyone KNOWS that, no content/no ads = no money = FACT.

        I think you need to relax a little Poul, and just answer the questions
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        • Profile picture of the author Mike Grant
          Originally Posted by Wi View Post

          Well you're taking my words WAY to litterally!

          I haven't checked the amount of searches for this phrase, I'm just guiding - and I know what I'm talking about, and I know you do to, because I have been on this forum for years now, and I have read a lot of your posts.

          Anyway... You can't make a fortune on domains with nothing on it (surprise??) - I don't even know why you wan't to tell me this - everyone KNOWS that, no content/no ads = no money = FACT.

          I think you need to relax a little Poul, and just answer the questions
          I wouldn't worry about him. He talks out of his ass a lot.

          And if you think domains without content on them can't make crazy money, then how would you explain domain flippers like myself and domain brokers?

          Look at the site in question. Says it has been purchased. Go check out Godaddy for exact domain matches, and they're typically in the thousands. Why are they that high? Because they sell.
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          • Profile picture of the author Wi
            Originally Posted by mgtarheels View Post

            I wouldn't worry about him. He talks out of his ass a lot.

            And if you think domains without content on them can't make crazy money, then how would you explain domain flippers like myself and domain brokers?

            Look at the site in question. Says it has been purchased. Go check out Godaddy for exact domain matches, and they're typically in the thousands. Why are they that high? Because they sell.
            If you're into domain flipping - then yes, ofc. you can make a fortune

            My bad - I've forgot about domain flippers, I have actually never tried it, but maybe I should, because I have som pretty sweet domain names laying around.

            I don't know how I could forget about domain flipping LoL - oh well, you're right! If you pick up a nice name, you will be able to sell if for a pretty nice amount of money!

            Thanks for reminding me
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            • Profile picture of the author Mike Grant
              Originally Posted by Wi View Post

              If you're into domain flipping - then yes, ofc. you can make a fortune

              My bad - I've forgot about domain flippers, I have actually never tried it, but maybe I should, because I have som pretty sweet domain names laying around.

              I don't know how I could forget about domain flipping LoL - oh well, you're right! If you pick up a nice name, you will be able to sell if for a pretty nice amount of money!

              Thanks for reminding me
              Good luck, I'm sure a lot of your domains will surprise you
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              • Profile picture of the author Wi
                Originally Posted by mgtarheels View Post

                Good luck, I'm sure a lot of your domains will surprise you
                I actually think so to, now when I'm thinking it through! Anyway, thanks m8

                Best regards..
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  • Profile picture of the author graham23s
    Hi Wi,

    So that's an example of how much power google gives to exact phrase keyword domains eh? i can't believe the sites below have more links/content including my friends but this one is higher up the serps lol should i just build even more backlinks? will it eventually be overtaken do you think?

    cheers mate

    Graham
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    • Profile picture of the author Wi
      Originally Posted by graham23s View Post

      Hi Wi,

      So that's an example of how much power google gives to exact phrase keyword domains eh? i can't believe the sites below have more links/content including my friends but this one is higher up the serps lol should i just build even more backlinks? will it eventually be overtaken do you think?

      cheers mate

      Graham
      Yep, that's a PERFECT example of the exact keyword domains

      Well exact keyword domains are not unbeatable! Backlinks is key in this situation. Yes I do believe that if you keep building backlinks you will rank higher AND stronger than that domain!

      And I do believe that this domain will be downgraded in the near future because of the low amount of content
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  • Profile picture of the author graham23s
    Thanks Wi back to building links

    cheers

    Graham
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    • Profile picture of the author Wi
      Originally Posted by graham23s View Post

      Thanks Wi back to building links

      cheers

      Graham
      You're welcome

      And remember - you could be the next IM-Millionaire
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  • Profile picture of the author acvipers
    The domain url is one of the factors why you are still ranking high on search engines, having a keyword on your domain name can easily rank well in search engines.
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    • Profile picture of the author Wi
      Originally Posted by acvipers View Post

      The domain url is one of the factors why you are still ranking high on search engines, having a keyword on your domain name can easily rank well in search engines.
      True - and welcome to this forum.
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  • Profile picture of the author MrDay
    I had purchased a brand new domain name once and it was in the top 4 on the very first page of google after it propagated over. I was a bit surprised but was like sweet.

    I learned that the keywords in the domain name really do make a big difference.
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  • Profile picture of the author bydomino
    Originally Posted by graham23s View Post

    Hi Guys,

    I don't get this one bit, a domain which has been purchased and has absolutely NO CONTENT is ranking above sites which are content right!

    link: botox glasgow - Google Search=

    the site is www.botoxglasgow.com

    how can that be lol

    cheers guys

    Graham
    One more thing to notice is the age of the domain - 3 years. It used to have a bunch of content. That and the domain having the exact keywords of the search is the reason for the result.
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