Comments on: Abbreviations Make Bad Domain Names

By: Making Affiliate

Making Affiliate — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:40:05 +0000

Is it true that it is best to use only the keywords in your domain or can you rank just as high for the same keywords even if it is not in the domain name?

By: Edward Michaels

Edward Michaels — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:39:34 +0000

I have had personal experience with using abbreviations as domain names. It’s definitely not a good idea to use them especially if for niche related sites, whose focus would be gaining popularity quickly rather than becoming a brand.

By: Andrew@BloggingGuide

Andrew@BloggingGuide — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:44:44 +0000

I agree with you it is best not to abbreviate domain names and if possible use keywords. But, there are still some sites with abbreviated domain names that are known but basically they are gaming sites. Somehow I think it depends on the product or service that you’re offering.

By: Webranes

Webranes — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:06 +0000

I think you’re right having a good domain name is essential if you want to drive traffic to your website but it’s quite difficult to think of a good website name. BTW I like your site, it is very informative, keep up the good work.

By: Paik

Paik — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:12:44 +0000

I also agree with you, we need to think much about your domain name. Use abbreviations is wrong just as you have indicated you. I also think that it is said that a short URL is easy to remember but also a long name can be the answer. Compliements for site and Ihave subscribed to your feed

By: bluetooth driver

bluetooth driver — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:14:33 +0000

I agree with most of what you say, but these 2 billion people will be using .cn and .in domains.

By: Tantsuyut vsi

Tantsuyut vsi — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:02:16 +0000

I agree completely, Abbreviations are bad domain names. Better think of something else, you can always come up with an original name.

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:49:38 +0000

A lot of people share your thoughts. I am finding it harder and harder to get a “clean” website name. I am having to use hyphens more but I don’t think it is such advantage, particularly if most people reach you through links instead of typing in the URL manually.

By: Mr Assurance

Mr Assurance — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:40 +0000

Totally agree with you on the importance of the domain name, which must be explicit for converting Adwords.
By cons, it seems that for natural search, this is less important than before?

By: Will Swayne

Will Swayne — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:26:06 +0000

Hey Dan – another great question…

Back in the day (5+ years ago), search engines such as Google had difficulty distinguishing separate words in domain names. Using hyphenated domain names was an effective strategy to get round this and gain some search engine benefits (hence, Marketing-Results.com.au).

Now search engines don’t need hyphens to make this determination – on ballance I would recommend WaterDamageOut.com rather than Water-Damage-Out.com.

Hyphenated domain names are still an OK option if the non-hyphenated version is taken.