Long domain names – upwards of 50 to 67 characters in length- are generally considered beneficial if they have site keywords in them. This can offer an advantage with a number of search engines. Overall, I am a fan of shorter domain names. I find typing a long one to be a chore and inevitably I enter it wrong and …
Choosing the Right Domain Name – .COM, .NET, etc
What should you do if the “.com” of your domain name is already reserved but “.net”, “.org” or other top level domains (TLDs) are available? Some TLDs are restricted for specific use like .edu and .gov and .biz. Your business or institution must qualify in order to reserve these extensions. Recent arrivals on the TLD scene such as country designations …
Choosing the Right Domain Name – Think Long Term
Deciding on a domain name seems pretty simple. Just put a .com at the end of your company name, right? It’s not as easy as it sounds. You want a domain name that will be relevant to your business, your prospects, and Search Engines. Here are some suggestions: Don’t make your domain name too long or say everything about you. …
Common SEO Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is essential in getting traffic driven to your site. When optimizing your site, there are several common mistakes that too many people tend to make. It is important to become aware of what these mistakes are, so that you don’t make them too! Search engine spiders have trouble reading flash and cannot read javascript at all. …
The Importance of Internet Marketing
Internet marketing is rapidly increasing in today’s online society, and is something that all businesses should do. Today I want to give you some quick facts on how internet marketing would be of great benefit your business: – 24/7 online presence. You never have to close up shop at the end of the day or for holidays. -It’s more convenient …