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    1 year old website - should i change my url ?

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    • justin20
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      • StoresDirect
        StoresDirect last edited by

        Your URL format is much easier to read and remember than your competitor's, so I wouldn't change it if I were you. In your position I would

        • concentrate on writing great content
        • make sure your on-page optimisation is solid
        • make sure you have a strong social media presence and engagement in the Justin Bieber fan community

        If you're feeling a bit confused I recommend you read through http://www.seomoz.org/beginners-guide-to-seo

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        • Nick_Ker
          Nick_Ker last edited by

          Your URL should be fine as it is. It is shorter which is slightly better.

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          • AlanMosley
            AlanMosley last edited by

            What are the top keywords, see if you can get a exact match domain to a high ranking keyword then it may be worth changing,

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            • justin20
              justin20 last edited by

              Hi, thanks for the good suggestion.. yes i should improve the content, also i vll learn how to perform on-page optimisation

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