DotSauce Magazine - Latest Comments in The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

John — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:35:41 -0000

Mmmm.. very intresting read. I always thought hyphens made it much clearer to read. Do hyphens matter when if comes to SEO?

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Steve G. — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:30:57 -0000

Domain name has everything to say when it comes to SERPs. The websites with keywords included in the domain name are always getting advantage independently how many backlinks the other sites have.

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

OCStandard — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:29:35 -0000

A portfolio of generic domains for your specific industry not only ads incredible value to your overall website. It is also great for SEO, however linking properly is still king.

Great Post!

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Maximus — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:38:59 -0000

I would like to see a continuation of the topic

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Vincent — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:50:05 -0000

Domain selection is important but a good linking strategy is better
Best Regards
Vincent

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Holly_WomanTribune — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:14:34 -0000

Absolutely love your site. I never comment, but I'm always here reading. I'm always on the lookout or website tips and tricks and your site is phenomenal. Thanks!

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Rebecca — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:54:18 -0000

The only problem people start to run into with the longer names is the spelling.....if you can find nice "known" words to use, that are easy to spell, then you're golden....if you try for the longer, unusually spelled words, you better be ready to buy up all the common misspelling =)

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Make Money Online — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:03:03 -0000

It seems like every other week a different type of domain name structure is the right way to go. There will never be a right way since the SEs keep changing what they think is the best way to present their search results. The problem you can't change domain names every time an SE decides to change their algorithm.

This is my first time here and I will be back as your posts are very much worth reading.

David

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Mark Fulton — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:30:15 -0000

Fab, yes this is a unique WordPress design theme that I had developed for DotSauce. Thank you for your comment :)

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Fab — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:36:18 -0000

Mark, Nice blog. Did you develop this theme ?

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Mark Fulton — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:02:38 -0000

Hey Mike C, yes it is quite possible to do well with short brandable domains. Take DotSauce for example. In promoting this website virtually 100% of the time I affix the words "Domain News" to my link title which secures me a strong ranking for that keyword.

Thanks for checking out my portfolio Berserk!

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

BeRsERk — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 06:15:16 -0000

Cool portfolio ;)

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Mike C — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:15:20 -0000

I have heard this many times that a domain name can be very important for SEO. Is it still possible to do well with a name that you plan on branding yourself?

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Andrew — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:56:06 -0000

I don't mind the longer domains as long as their keyword rich.

I'd much rather have a shorter, more brand able domain though. I think they work better in the long run.

- Andrew

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

makeup girl — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:33:54 -0000

I agree, I think it is great to have a domain that helps explain who/what you are, but branding can also help to make up for having a more ambiguous domain name.

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Neena — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:01:17 -0000

The domain name is very important - it brands you. But many successful sites have broken the naming rules and are not any worse for the wear - Google, Yahoo, and Amazon for example. None of these titles provide a clue as to what type of site lies within. And yet we know them all.

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

Scott Fish - EngineWorks — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:19:44 -0000

Hey Mark -

I'm glad you enjoyed our blog post. It's great to see the SEO and domain sides coming together and sharing strategies such as these.

Scott

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

fc — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:28:12 -0000

you always seem to beat me to it...
whether it was the 10 commandments of branding or this one... so have to agree with you...
the ccTLD point was very valid indeed...people don't think about it that way usually...

Re: The Importance of Domain Names for SEO

JD — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:52:48 -0000

Just and added note regarding Hyphens...

I worked with a company that had a hyphened name when the un-hyphened name was actually available.

After 1 month I began switching the website over to the un-hyphened domain.

WHY?

I kept hearing all the sales staff having to explain the hyphen when giving out the domain name over the phone.

"Its the dash"
"No! not the underscore, the other dash"

BTW... Great website.
At 1to1million.com I am exploring and blogging about all the ways to make money online. Would really like to direct visitors in your direction when it comes to Domaining.

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