Choosing a domain name for SEO.

Choosing a domain name with SEO in mind is a smart move, but it’s a balance between search visibility and brandability. Here’s a human-style guide to help you make the best choice:


1. Keep It Short and Memorable

Shorter domain names are easier for people to remember, type, and share. Long, complicated names are more prone to typos and look less professional.

Example:
good: freshbakery.com
not-so-good: thebestfreshhomemadebakeryintown.com


2. Use Keywords (But Don’t Overdo It)

Including a relevant keyword can give your SEO a minor boost and help users instantly understand what your site is about. However, avoid “keyword stuffing” (cramming multiple keywords together), which looks spammy and can hurt your brand.

Example:
good: bostonplumbers.com
not-so-good: cheap-boston-plumbers-drain-cleaning.com


3. Choose the Right Extension

“.com” is still king for most businesses, as it’s the most recognized and trusted. However, if you’re targeting a specific country, a country-code extension (.ca, .co.uk) can help with local SEO. Newer extensions (.store, .tech, etc.) can work for niche brands, but may lack trust with some users.


4. Avoid Numbers, Hyphens, and Weird Spellings

These make your domain harder to remember, easier to mistype, and can look untrustworthy to both users and search engines.

Example:
good: greenroofing.com
not-so-good: green-roofing-4-u.com


5. Make It Brandable

A unique, catchy name is easier to promote and build links to—both important for SEO. If you can create a name that’s both brandable and contains a keyword, that’s a win.

Example:
good: SnapTravel.com
not-so-good: bookcheapflightsnow.com


6. Think Long-Term

Choose a name that won’t box you in if you expand your offerings later. For example, “bestnycupcakes.com” is limiting if you later add cookies or open in another city.


7. Check for Trademarks and Social Handles

Before committing, check that your domain isn’t trademarked or already in use as a social media handle. Consistency across platforms helps with SEO and branding.


8. Check Domain History

A domain’s past can affect its SEO. Use tools like Wayback Machine or Whois Lookup to check if the domain was used for spam or questionable content. A bad history can hurt your rankings.


Quick Summary Checklist

  • Short, simple, easy to type
  • Includes a relevant keyword (if possible)
  • Uses a trusted extension (.com, .net, etc.)
  • No hyphens, numbers, or awkward spellings
  • Brandable and unique
  • Not trademarked or taken on social
  • Clean history

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