I Bought Another Domain after Years of Keyword Research! My Tips.

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As many of you know, I have two niche websites in pet health and human health. I have a few WA premium referrals even though I don't have a work from home website. I had some friends and family sign up and a few random referrals from social media as well. I really appreciate how easy it is for us to get referrals to WA!

I know I don't have time for a third website now but if I can get premium referrals without a website it should be easier WITH a website right! I won't have time to really focus on this third website but I want something up and running before Black Friday season so if WA has its annual Black Friday special again I will be ready! With Facebook cracking down on links more and more it seems smart to have a website built rather than post directly like I did in the past.

I don't post WA links on Facebook often. Usually just around Black Friday. I also post WA links on Twitter. Both of which have netted me a few referrals. I never know if and when I might get banned from social media (as their rules change) for doing that however so with a website in place it should be better.

I have been searching for the right domain name for over a year now (occasionally looking and saving lists of keywords) and finally found the perfect one tonight. I was about to give us and just pick one and then I stumbled on a keeper!

My Tips For Domain Names

I would highly recommend if you are considering domain names to keep these concepts in mind:

  • 1) Make sure it is understandable. No acronyms, abbreviations or misspellings unless they are commonly used in everyday language! Don't create your own abbreviation and expect anyone to know what it means.
  • 2) Make sure it is simple. Don't have a really long domain name that no one will remember!
  • 3) Make sure it is logical. The words should be in an order that makes sense.
  • 4) Keep it as short as possible. Fewer words is better in general. No one will remember something like "Ifoundthebestonlinejobandyoucantoo" as a domain name. Think of Amazon and Google, Yahoo and Bing, Apple and other big names. They are all one word! There aren't many long domain names that get popular.
  • 5) This is just my own preference I don't know if anyone else agrees but I think domain names are easier to read when the last letter of one word and the first letter of the next word are not both vowels. It seems harder to know where one word ends and the next begins when they are both vowels. "theoneonlineareana" for example.
  • 6) Make sure there are not other websites with very similar domain names. If someone has the .com, you probably should not get the .net! They might end up on the wrong site. Likewise, if someone already has "blah blah blah" you don't want to buy "the blah blah blah". I ran into this this evening. I thought I found a good domain name but someone else already had the same one with the word "the" in front. Too close for me.
  • 7) Make sure you aren't using a trademarked or copyrighted word. You cannot have words lilke "Amazon" in your domain name (or post titles) unless you want to risk getting sued by Amazon and having your affiliate account closed.

Your Post Titles are More Important Than Your Domain However

So, as you can see, it can take a while to find a perfect domain name. Of course the domain name is not as important as the titles you use in your posts. Regardless of what your domain name is, people will find your posts if you use good keywords in your titles. So don't get discouraged if you can't find a perfect domain name. If you can find one though it sure feels nice!

WA Makes Domain Name Selection Easy

I love using Jaaxy for keyword searches and when buying a domain name it is even better! I do a search for keywords when looking for domains in the same way I would looking for keywords for my posts. The difference is just the last step. Just click on the "Domain" field next to your keyword and it will show you which ones are available. I clicked on the .com and was taken straight to the Domains part of WA where you can instantly purchase that domain. It takes two seconds! Buying a domain at WA is much easier than buying it somewhere else and transferring it.

Onward and Upward!

Jessica

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Jessica, You make some good points. I never thought of the "vowels together" rule, but you're right, it's hard to see where one word stops and the next starts!
I tend to obsess over name selection and I take way way too long. At some point, you just have to settle on a name and realize it's not perfect. Most people don't type in domains anymore, so you just need to focus on how it looks in search and not worry about it being a bit too long.

Thanks. Yes, that is why our post titles are actually more important than our domain name. We still want something that looks logical and professional however.

Agreed! We want to appear authoritative!

Yes. That is also why I don't like lots of ads, pop ups etc. on my sites. It looks spammy.

Good Morning Jessica,

I will not be able to manage the third website so I will stick with my oldies from January 2017. Great that you found such a super title.
Remember your WA post of some time ago where you told about the snippet? This morning by pure chance I discovered I have one. For the rest of the day, I am hopping up and down for joy.

Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske

That is wonderful Taestke!! Tell me what it is so I can see it.

I usually have snippets on one or more search engines at any given time. It is so neat to find a new one though! Most of mine are just from a few popular posts but there are multiple snippets. Have you tried looking for variations on your keyword? You might have more that you don't know about.

Good Morning Jessica,

Normally I do not check those things. In July I received an email from somebody who had found my Smart diaper post. She is very active in the 5G issue. She told me there is very little information on the danger of such diapers on the internet and then she found my post on 1/1. I looked and I am still there but this time as a snippet. Most of the others are companies which sell these harmful diapers.
Now we are friends on FB, she is very active, comes from Turkey and lives in Amsterdam.

Greetings from the south of Spain, Taetske

If you send me the link I would love to see it. Good for you!

I sent you a PM

All the best, Taetske

Thanks. I left a comment.

Hi Jessica,

When I started the Super Affiliate Challenge I also bought a Domain name for the same purpose that you mentioned here.

My domain name is a four word sentence that I feel is easy to remember. It happens to rank on page 1 on Bing and Yahoo. I don't know where it lies on Google. But as you stated, it it the posts that need to attract traffic. And I do have a few posts where I rank on page 1 on all search engines.

Please post how your new website does as you get results. I've yet to get my first sign up on mine. I know I have lots of room to do better S I have found out that top ranking alone doesn't always do it. And that is where my focus is.

All the best to you.

Edwin

Thank you Edwin. I am glad you got a good domain. I will let you guys know how it goes. I suspect I won't have as much time for any of my sites as I would like for the next few months. We have to finish up a vacancy in one building, have one coming up in a few weeks in the other and then we will have a third soon as well!!! Yikes.

Well done for taking the plunge & Good luck.

I wasn’t hear last Black Friday but I have heard It mentioned previously, what did Kyle do last year.?

Ps so what’s she called (website I mean?)

Thanks Cordelia. Each year (since I have been here) the Black Friday special gives a discount on the annual membership. The last few years it has been $299. I don't know what it may be this year. They also pro-rate somehow if you already have an annual membership. My new site is Real Web Freedom. I didn't put the link since we aren't supposed to do that.

Thanks for sharing this important information.

All the best on your new domain.

Thank you.

Great suggestions!

Yes, it should be short, should be sensible and if possible related to your niche. The making of our own domain is very important as it will be part and parcel of our virtual real estate.

Thank you for your ideas and insights.

Florentino

Thank you Florentino.

Great idea. Good luck,

Thank you!

Thanks, Jessica, for sharing your way.
I like how you do it. It gives me some good idea.
All the best and success to you.

Thank you. I am glad it helps.

Thanks, Jessica. That's excellent advice on choosing a domain name.

I purchased a new domain name a couple of months ago. When you find the perfect name you want to grab it fast.

Yes! It is so exciting to finally find the perfect name.

Let me know when you need some comments. I just bought another domain the other day too, and I know I don't have time LOL. My wife said she would help with this one...that deserves another LOL :)

I also have a WA site that has about 7 posts on it, I will get to it someday. I just keep plugging away on my main site and it keeps growing, slowly.

Best of luck Jessica. Take care.

Thanks Steve! I have had this idea brewing for a long time and finally went for it. I started it on a SiteRubix site here but thought that was silly. I should just do it. It's not like the domains are expensive!

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