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I have a new website that still requires work. I completed the first 10 lessons. In my #2 lessons training it suggests I convert my siterubix site over to my own domain. What s
thank you, if I am buying a domain and .com isn't available but .net is,,, is it wise to play with other titles to get the .com vs the .net
A few rules for purchasing a domain that you should consider.
Rule #1: Don’t worry about keywords in your domain.
Keywords or how much traffic the keywords in your domain get DO NOT matter. As you build out your website, it is the content and individual pages/posts that will be targeting keywords and getting rankings.
Rule #2: Aim to get a .com domain.
These have the tendency to rank the best, but as 2nd best you would want either a .com or .org domain.
And unless you are buying up domain assets for your overall domain portfolio, avoid the the gTLD type domains (.cool, .reviews, .travel, .money, .co). These are not proven and they definitely do not penetrate into search with much efficiency.
Rule #3: Avoid "dashes" in your domain.
MyBasketballSkills.com (GREAT)
My-Basketball-Skills.com (NOT AS GOOD)
Domains . with dashes can definitely still rank, but they are not as good.
Rule #4: Choose a "brandable" domain.
Be brandable and be as hip as you like. You want a domain that you love and that resonates with you. At the end of the day your domain is going to be the long term brand for your website and you have to like it.
**Your domain doesn't need to match your initial domain URL precisely. It can be 100% different if you want. For example, I could have made my domain "KyleLovesBasketball.com" and that would have been completely fine
If you have bought a domain and it is what you are going to use for your site, Move It. You can still work on your site in the new domain. It changes nothing as far as editing anything and everything, adding banners, affiliates, etc.....
thank you,,, if I am buying a domain and .com isn't available but .net is,,, is it wise to play with other titles to get the .com vs the .net
Yeah....several here at WA have told me it does not matter that much but.....people doing searches go dotcom first and not so much dotnet or dotorg, etc.
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When is it time to convert my siterubix to my own domain?
I have a new website that still requires work. I completed the first 10 lessons. In my #2 lessons training it suggests I convert my siterubix site over to my own domain. What s
Once you are serious enough to continue I would buy my own domain name and transfer from siterubix. Your site does not have to be complete or anything, remember you don't really have traffic at this point to worry about unfinished pages or posts... it will all fall into place. You also do not need any affiliate links set up until you have some traffic that may be interested in your links.
I would, however, adjust my domain name until I found one with a .com. The next choice would be a .org and third choice would be .net. But .com is the only way I will go.
Sometimes getting a .com could be as simple as adding A in front or The in front, or add an s at the end. So if MyPerfectWebsiteName.com is taken, try ThePerfectWebsiteName.com or APerfectWebsiteName.com or PerfectWebsiteNames.com
Hakuna Matata! No Worries!
Your site is awesome! Those are great photos that really make me feel like being there! You are on your way!
thank you, if I am buying a domain and .com isn't available but .net is,,, is it wise to play with other titles to get the .com vs the .net
A few rules for purchasing a domain that you should consider.
Rule #1: Don’t worry about keywords in your domain.
Keywords or how much traffic the keywords in your domain get DO NOT matter. As you build out your website, it is the content and individual pages/posts that will be targeting keywords and getting rankings.
Rule #2: Aim to get a .com domain.
These have the tendency to rank the best, but as 2nd best you would want either a .com or .org domain.
And unless you are buying up domain assets for your overall domain portfolio, avoid the the gTLD type domains (.cool, .reviews, .travel, .money, .co). These are not proven and they definitely do not penetrate into search with much efficiency.
Rule #3: Avoid "dashes" in your domain.
MyBasketballSkills.com (GREAT)
My-Basketball-Skills.com (NOT AS GOOD)
Domains . with dashes can definitely still rank, but they are not as good.
Rule #4: Choose a "brandable" domain.
Be brandable and be as hip as you like. You want a domain that you love and that resonates with you. At the end of the day your domain is going to be the long term brand for your website and you have to like it.
**Your domain doesn't need to match your initial domain URL precisely. It can be 100% different if you want. For example, I could have made my domain "KyleLovesBasketball.com" and that would have been completely fine
If you have bought a domain and it is what you are going to use for your site, Move It. You can still work on your site in the new domain. It changes nothing as far as editing anything and everything, adding banners, affiliates, etc.....
thank you,,, if I am buying a domain and .com isn't available but .net is,,, is it wise to play with other titles to get the .com vs the .net
Yeah....several here at WA have told me it does not matter that much but.....people doing searches go dotcom first and not so much dotnet or dotorg, etc.
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Once you are serious enough to continue I would buy my own domain name and transfer from siterubix. Your site does not have to be complete or anything, remember you don't really have traffic at this point to worry about unfinished pages or posts... it will all fall into place. You also do not need any affiliate links set up until you have some traffic that may be interested in your links.
I would, however, adjust my domain name until I found one with a .com. The next choice would be a .org and third choice would be .net. But .com is the only way I will go.
Sometimes getting a .com could be as simple as adding A in front or The in front, or add an s at the end. So if MyPerfectWebsiteName.com is taken, try ThePerfectWebsiteName.com or APerfectWebsiteName.com or PerfectWebsiteNames.com
Hakuna Matata! No Worries!
thanks for the advice ,, I did exactly what you suggested and have a .com
Exciting! I can't wait to take a look! Congrats!
thanks it's www.funatbluemountain.com
Your site is awesome! Those are great photos that really make me feel like being there! You are on your way!