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Never Use a Hyphenated Domain Name for Your Website

Bill Hartzer

It’s solid proof that the right keyword rich domain name will out-rank a hyphenated domain name in the search results every time. silktide did an SEO challenge where they used 3 different domain names and web sites and saw if nonsensical content or real keyword rich content would rank better.

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Domain Names, Developed Domains, and Expired Domains

Bill Hartzer

When it comes to search engine marketing, one issue that many people struggle with is the domain name. There’s some confusion out there regarding domain names and how they effect a site’s ability (or inability) to rank well in the search engines. Looking right now for expired domains to register?

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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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How to Determine Domain Value

The Realtime Report

How to Determine Domain Value. Did you know you can also have a domain name appraised? The valuation of domains may be a new concept for you, but it works similarly to real estate appraisals. They will factor in how long the domain has existed, what the extension is, keyword associations, recent sales, and more.

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How to get a Free Domain for your Blog like a pro?

OnlineRockersHub Marketing Blog

In the world of online property and Internet marketing, domain names and the abilities that come with them have become quite the commodity. Your domain is your company’s face to the cyberspace community. The thing is, domain names are not always the cheapest or easiest-to-find when it comes to the business world.

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Six Steps To Having A Successful Business Website

The Realtime Report

For your website’s domain name, you may want to register one that’s as close as possible to your trading name. A domain name which features your trade and location may help with the search engine optimization (SEO) for your site therefore helping your website appear higher in the search engine’s results.

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Google Calls New gTLDs Domain Endings, Offers Web Hosting

Bill Hartzer

Google is getting ready to launch Google Domains , where you can get a website, web hosting, and a website editor like Wix.com (which is very SEO-unfriendly, by the way). And, Google is pitching the purchase of a shiny, new gTLD (Top Level Domain). – No additional cost for private registration. Domain Names'

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