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Domain Names

Domain names play an important part not only in search marketing, but in the branding of your business. This category examines various articles related to domain names and how you should go about selecting a good domain name.
Feb 01 2011

Choosing a Domain Name

Finding the Right Domain Name for Your Business

Selecting a domain name is the first step in getting your business online. And because of the way domain names are treated by search engines, it's a very important first move. You want to take your time selecting your domain name so you don't have to go back and choose an alternative down the road and go through the lengthy process of redirecting website pages that search engines have already indexed...


Dec 30 2010

Common Domain Name Prefixes and Suffixes

Can't Get The Domain Name You Want?

I'm sure that if you've ever tried to purchase a domain name, you've run into the problem of it not being available. Unfortunately, since the late 90's, the prices of domain registrations have come down so far (from over $100/ year to below $10/ year) that it has enticed "squatters" to buy names they think they might be able to sell for a buck down the road....


Jul 15 2009

Protecting Your Domain Name

Why Should You Protect Your Domain Name?

Many domain name owners are unaware of how important it is to protect your domain name. What does it mean to protect a domain name? It means several things. First off, you're no doubt aware of the importance of renewing your domain name...


Jul 21 2008

Should I include my website name in my page title?

Should my page title include my website name?

This is a question we've gotten a lot from clients. Will the website name distract from the keywords in your page name? Will the website title deter visitors from your page or attract them? Read on to find out...


Jun 10 2008

Search Friendly Domain and File Redirects

How to Redirect Files and Domains

Why would you want to redirect domains and/ or their files? This is very important when you're changing your domain name or moving a page to another site. By using the appropriate redirects, you can inform the search engines of your move, and thereby retain the Pagerank (ranking points) those pages have earned. We show you how to do various redirects in different languages, along with their implications for search....


Jun 07 2008

What is the difference between parking, redirect, and addon domains?

Should I park, redirect, or use add-on domains?

This question is important as the handling of your domain can significantly influence how it is seen by search engines. Carefully read over our description of the advantage and disadvantages of each approach...