How relevant is the domain name today?
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:41 amHere are my 1-2-3 check-offs for registering a domain. I keep both the SE's and the human visitor in mind.
I tend to believe that the domain name should contain your core, themed keyword:
uniquely-portland-oregon.com
romantic-oregon-coast.com
My rules for registering a domain is:
Anything with 3 words or more, use hyphens...two words, do not, although, I do protect my brand by registering that same domain in different variations:
romanticoregoncoast.com, net, org
romantic-oregon-coast.com, net, org
One reason for that is when I tell someone to hit up my site, I don't have to worry about telling them, "hyphen, hyphen, hyphen."
Also, when it comes to hyphens and why and when to use them, here is a post that I found in the SiteSell forums that really brings that rule home. hehe.
These are not made up. Check them out yourself!
1. Who Represents is where you can find the name of the agent that
represents any celebrity. Their Web site is www.whorepresents.com
2. Experts Exchange is a knowledge base where programmers can
exchange advice and views at www.expertsexchange.com
3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at www.penisland.net
4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at www.therapistfinder.com
5. There's the Italian Power Generator company, www.powergenitalia.com
6. And don't forget the Mole Station Native Nursery in New South Wales ,
www.molestationnursery.com
7. If you're looking for IP computer software, there's always
www.ipanywhere.com
8. The First Cumming Methodist Church Web site is www.cummingfirst.com
9. And the designers at Speed of Art await you at their wacky Web site,
www.speedofart.com
Regards,
Tony
