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moyke
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# Posted: 27 Mar 2009 16:59
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I had a question about domain naming. Does it make a huge difference if you name your domain after the niche area you are marketing or could you have something like this.... www.blah.com/niche and have the same effect?
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getagrip
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# Posted: 27 Mar 2009 20:11
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I would try to name it as close to the niche you are promoting as possible.
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happywife
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# Posted: 27 Mar 2009 23:36
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It is generally recommended that you use your niches main keyword phrase in the domain name if possible.
There are exceptions to almost every rule. If you expect to be HUGE and you want to have a clever name for branding, you can go for it, but in most cases, you would want the main phrase in the domain.
For instance my site on chocolate candy is called "chocolate candy mall," my site on auto insurance is called "auto insurance helper" and my site on parasites is called "all about parasites."
It won't "ruin" your chances if you don't do this, but it's like getting some extra "points" when you do, so in my mind, it's worth doing, especially when you are just starting out and can use all the help you can get. 
Blessings,
Angie
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moyke
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# Posted: 27 Mar 2009 23:56
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Thanks Angie, You've been more than helpful. 
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happywife
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# Posted: 28 Mar 2009 00:49
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My pleasure.
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# Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:07
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Hi Mike,
I concur with Keith and Angie. Put it in there if you can or at least put something relevant. It'll help with both branding and SE traffic.
In some niches it is very difficult to achieve but you should spend up to a week or two looking at candidates if you can't find one right away. It is worth the time and effort.
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