Ranking a WordPress.com domain?

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itsromanorc

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Hi guys

So a friend of mines owns a small business and i was doing some research and found some really low competition keywords (20 KC below using Long Tail Pro) with high search volume (500+)

I don't want to buy a domain and pay hosting as im just trying to do this on my own and was wondering if it's still possible to rank a website using a free WordPress domain?

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SirLouen

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Yes, totally possible. Same mechanisms apply as a regular domain.

 

GenesisOne

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Sure. Rules apply the same to all internet platforms

 

Mayocheesecake

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Cheap domains at porkbun if you change your mind. .coms for $8 or less if it's your first purchase

 

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itsromanorc

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Thanks guys!

I haven't actually worked on a free WordPress domain before but im guessing I can still use the regular plug ins like yoast but limited to the free themes or possible to upload a premium theme?

 

perrymason

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Still possible but regardless of how small the business is go for something more serious and brandable.

 

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itsromanorc

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perrymason said:

Still possible but regardless of how small the business is go for something more serious and brandable.

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I understand but im trying to rank it and then just add their address and contact there. Im doing it to just help them but also keep fresh

 

hideath

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Having a decent on-page & the necessary links, you can rank as much as for a normal website, especially with good web 2.0s,
However, it's really better if you can invest in a domain & hosting as it gonna be much better in the long run and do usually have a better CTR,
It's simply something required, especially compared to the price

itsromanorc said:

Thanks guys!

I haven't actually worked on a free WordPress domain before but im guessing I can still use the regular plug ins like yoast but limited to the free themes or possible to upload a premium theme?

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You can't install plugins with the free plan, the same goes for custom & premium themes, it requires a premium plan

 

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ImranAli

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You can do everything relating to SEO with a free Wordpress domain that a regular domain and hosting can do except it will remain the property of Wordpress.com forever.