Are exact match domains still worth it ?
- Thread starter drblade31
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- May 14, 2023
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They are not as powerful as before, but they are still a nice acquisition for your website, I guess it's better than using a generic name
Web_Links
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If the keywords are highly relevant to a niche with strong monetization potential, it’s worth considering. Ensure the search volume translates into actionable traffic and assess competition levels. A +10k volume with 800+ related keywords sounds promising, but success depends on execution and your ability to capture and convert the traffic.
- Nov 15, 2022
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It can work...it won't make magic, but if you are interested in starting a project in this niche, it's a good start
- Oct 28, 2020
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as everyone said, they don't work as well as they used to. But I'm pretty sure they can help you rank in other search engines, and with google's slow but sure downfall you gotta look into alternatives, and stuff that worked 15-20 years ago in google (keyword stuffing, EMDs, exact match anchors, etc) are probably now the thing in lesser SEs...
I'd say go for them! As long as they're regular price ($10-15) you won't lose anything but you might have a lot to gain in the coming years... But I think there was an issue with .io domains, I don't remember what it was (something about jurisdiction or country-related issues, I really can't remember, but someone had posted this in the forum a few weeks ago), so I wouldn't go for .io personally. But .coms are fine....
I'd say go for them! As long as they're regular price ($10-15) you won't lose anything but you might have a lot to gain in the coming years... But I think there was an issue with .io domains, I don't remember what it was (something about jurisdiction or country-related issues, I really can't remember, but someone had posted this in the forum a few weeks ago), so I wouldn't go for .io personally. But .coms are fine....
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The advantage is in being able to utilise exact anchor without fear of overoptimization
echoslueth
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Exact match domains (EMDs) are not as powerful as they used to be for ranking in search engines. While having an EMD can still help with relevance, Google now focuses more on content quality, user experience, and backlinks. So, it’s better to focus on creating valuable content and strong SEO strategies rather than relying solely on an EMD.
apusseoagency
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It can give you a good start.
cracklings10
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Its works until getting Hit By algorithms
drblade31
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that's interesting, can you give more details ? was there a specific niche you worked on, maybe it wasn't because of domain
cracklings10
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Not on specific Niche! based on the keyword
seoargentina
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I got several EMD domains and still ranks on the main keyword, i think Google are giving much more credit that they deserve in fact.
But on the long term, focus on branding positioning too if you want to keep your results.
But on the long term, focus on branding positioning too if you want to keep your results.
- Nov 25, 2017
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You always want to match your niche with your domain name
onionlambo
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yes, recently ranked on 2 for a small niche with 0 DA DR
langthanger45
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EMD is still effective, but the advantage is not too great, especially when the market is highly competitive.
- Apr 27, 2016
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They still have some value.