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I'm thinking of getting my own domain in three words, the first word is "First". Wonder if it's a good idea to use "1st" instead as it shortens the domain length to 15 characte

If the number makes sense, it's fine. But if it does not make sense, it looks a little spammy.

For example, AffiliateMarketing101. com is a valuable domain.

But AffiliateMarketing28. com (a random number) is a terrible domain.

Hi Ilias, thanks for your advice. Seems using the word without number is a better or safer option for me. Brian

I wouldn't say it's 'bad', as Google no longer use Domain names as a ranking factor - however, seeing a URL with numbers in may put people off from clicking your link as it can look like spam.

NB If you have read that it's bad for SEO then I would advise you not to use it.

All the best.

Hi Jackie, you have a point on what the audience thinks, believe using the word is a better option to me. Thanks for your advice. Brian

You're welcome Brian.

All the best!

Always use the word, but am not sure how Google will treat it.

Hi, Stuart, thank you for your advice. Believe using the word is a rule of thumb. Brian

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Is it bad to use number in domain name?

Is it bad to use number in domain name?

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Search Engine Optimization
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I'm thinking of getting my own domain in three words, the first word is "First". Wonder if it's a good idea to use "1st" instead as it shortens the domain length to 15 characte

If the number makes sense, it's fine. But if it does not make sense, it looks a little spammy.

For example, AffiliateMarketing101. com is a valuable domain.

But AffiliateMarketing28. com (a random number) is a terrible domain.

Hi Ilias, thanks for your advice. Seems using the word without number is a better or safer option for me. Brian

I wouldn't say it's 'bad', as Google no longer use Domain names as a ranking factor - however, seeing a URL with numbers in may put people off from clicking your link as it can look like spam.

NB If you have read that it's bad for SEO then I would advise you not to use it.

All the best.

Hi Jackie, you have a point on what the audience thinks, believe using the word is a better option to me. Thanks for your advice. Brian

You're welcome Brian.

All the best!

Always use the word, but am not sure how Google will treat it.

Hi, Stuart, thank you for your advice. Believe using the word is a rule of thumb. Brian

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