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How to Evaluate an Expired Domain Name

Bill Hartzer

A friend recently asked me about a domain name he was thinking of buying. He mentioned that one of the websites he owns and has developed is the name of a city: and he noticed that there is a ‘related’ domain name that is for sale. Here is how to evaluate an expired domain name for “SEO Value&#.

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Google Issues Search Engine Optimization Report Card

Bill Hartzer

Directory form, www.google.com/product(/). Convert to directory form, www.google.com/product(/), 301s. First off, I’m very happy that they are aware of the 301/302 redirecting issue and can handle it when we redirect our domain names or URLs from an old URL to a new URL using a 301 Permanent Redirect. Tweet This!

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Web Hosts Hijacking 404 Error Pages on Live Web Sites

Bill Hartzer

Let me explain, in more detail, what is happening and what is becoming an increasingly common practice in the web hosting industy: When you set up a website, you pay for two things: a domain name and web hosting. A domain name (like www.BillHartzer.com) must be registered at an official Registrar. Search Marketing.

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One Site Fits All or Better Having Microsites?

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There are several benefits if done correctly with the main ones being: You can have various keyword-rich domain names that are highly valued by Google. With a consolidated site you would never manage to fit more than 1-2 keywords in your domain name. Share this on Technorati. Share this on LinkedIn.

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25 Important Search Engine Optimization Mistakes to Fix Right Now

Bill Hartzer

There is no reason for certain directories on your web site to be crawled. Owning multiple domain names and they all are mirrors of your main website. Pick one domain name and set up a 301 Permanent Redirect from ALL the others to your main web site’s home page. Share this on Technorati. Tweet This!

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How to Test New Website Ideas

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First off your domain name is very important. It must be an exact match because Google holds a lot of weight in the domain name in terms of their ranking system – and it must be a term that isn’t too competitive. After you have chosen your domain name, it is time to start creating your place holder site.

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Best Internet Marketing Blog Posts of 2007 » Techipedia | Tamar.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Link Buying Guide: Directories, Ads, and Reviews (Search Engine Journal): Need to buy links? Loren Baker vouches for directories and brokerage services to get the job done. Factors of a Quality Web Directory (Shimon Sandler): What makes the right web directory? Check the factors that need to be considered. Answers Yahoo!

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