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    • Kflo
      Kflo last edited by

      Thoughts on exact match domains to keywords? If your domain isn't an exact match, do you recommend buying another domain and getting a 301 redirect?

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      • RyanKent
        RyanKent last edited by

        Buying an exact match domain and redirecting it to your site offers no SEO benefit. The only benefit would be if you felt the domain had any natural traffic.

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        • David_ODonnell
          David_ODonnell last edited by

          I've always felt that you're better off having a branded domain rather than a keyword stuffed domain just for the sake of having keywords in it. The slight SEO advantage you may or may not gain is not worth it in the long run compared to being able to build a strong brand.

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