|
View previous topic
::
View next topic
|
| Author |
Message |
atmytv
Joined:
31 May 2004
Posts:
20
Location:
Deerfield Beach, FL, USA
|
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:58 pm
Post subject: Domain names (hyphenated vs. catchy)
|
 |
|
In another post, Debs said | Quote: | | use the hyphens if you want the keywords to be read by the SE's and to make a difference in link anchor text. Otherwise, I would find a better domain than bestnewyork, something snazzy and brandable. |
Even as a newbie, I agree completely. My question is this. Why not do both?
In other words, use a search engine friendly name (such as "Ferret-Care-and Feeding.com "as the official name of your site (the one you register with SBI) so it will be optimized. At the same time register a shorter, jazzier version of the name ("FerretCare.com") or a totally different name like "FerretsRule.com" with a cheap domain name provider and use that as a redirect to the official name.
Also use that one in your business cards, e-mails, signature lines, advertising or in Pay per click listings. It will never be listed by the search engines, but who cares? The objective for this name is to have people recognize it, remember it and use it to get to your site. The other name is only for the search engine positioning.
I am new so I fully recognize that I could be totally wrong. If so, please tell me as my aim is to do the things which will be most successful for me, not to be "right" or an opinionated jerk in a forum. |
|
| Back to top |
  |
 |
Debs
Joined:
16 Aug 2003
Posts:
4296
Location:
NY
|
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 4:03 pm
Post subject:
|
|
|
No, you are right and this topic was covered extensively in another older thread with the same result you came to.
Debs
_________________
Learn how to turn keyphrases into quality, well-targeted articles your visitors and SE's will love with Gary Antosh's new ebook "Web Content Made Easy!" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
atmytv
Joined:
31 May 2004
Posts:
20
Location:
Deerfield Beach, FL, USA
|
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 4:20 pm
Post subject:
|
|
|
Wow. I was right. Amazing! I'll have to tell my wife. She'll be shocked.  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Phil CA
Joined:
19 Dec 2003
Posts:
1044
Location:
Canada
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
