If you hadn’t heard Google came out recently with a new update to their algorithm (they seem to be doing this once a week) that affected exact match domain names. I have always been a strong advocate for exact match domains because up until this last update, Google gave undue advantage to them in the search results. All you had to do is have a domain name that matched a phrase people would search on google and you would rank …
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Buying an Existing Domain If the domain you want is already taken, there’s a good chance that you can buy that domain from the owner. Again, I don’t mean going to a domain registrar like Actnowdomains.com and registering a new, never before registered domain. This is something you should and will do most of the time. I mean buying a domain name that someone else has registered but they are selling the name. If, when you go to the domain, …
Starting from Scratch: Buying a New Domain If you’ve chosen to start your website from scratch, the first step is to find and purchase your new domain name. When I say “new” domain, I mean a domain name that has never been previously registered. Choosing a Domain Name There are a few things to consider when choosing your domain name. SEO Friendly Your domain name itself can actually help a good deal in your efforts to rank better for certain …
When buying a domain name I recommend always trying to get a .com name. People naturally see the .com website as the authority and if they are typing in your web address they will often type .com out of habit. You can still be very successful buying a .net or .org domain name, I just recommend getting a .com. There are 3 reasons you should consider buying an existing domain name. I don’t mean going to a domain registrar like …