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    • Amjath
      Amjath last edited by

      It's best practice to choose a domain that has keyword in it.

      But if someone has just launched a website and the domain name does not have keyword, is it better to purchase a new domain name that has a keyword in the name and redirect existing domain to the new domain? Will that help SEO?

      (This just launched website does not have any traffic or links yet.)

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        • G-Force
          G-Force last edited by

          Hi Supriya,

          Matt Cutts just released a video about that on YouTube :

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAWFv43qubI&feature=youtube_gdata

          Enjoy!

          Best regards,
          Guillaume Voyer.

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          • Amjath
            Amjath @Guest last edited by

            Yes, the current domain name has brand name in it and people already recongnize the brand  hence they don't want to change the domain name. I am wondering if redirect from current domain to a new domain help SEO or detoriate user experienc and /link profiles going forward.

            Will check out following video.

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            • Amjath
              Amjath @G-Force last edited by

              Thanks!! That was very helpful!!

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              • G-Force
                G-Force @Amjath last edited by

                Hey Supriya,

                I'm happy to learn that you've found the link I sent you helpful. If it answered your question, do not neglect the Good Answer button!

                Best regards,
                Guillaume Voyer.

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