Redirecting to a keyword-rich domain URL
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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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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. -
Thanks!! That was very helpful!!
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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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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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