Posted February 28Feb 28 Exact match domains (EMDs) used to give an SEO advantage, but now Google prioritizes relevance and content quality. Have you used EMDs in the past, and how did they perform? What are you focusing on today when choosing a domain name?
February 28Feb 28 Exact match domains (EMDs) used to give an SEO advantage, but now Google prioritizes relevance and content quality. Have you used EMDs in the past, and how did they perform? What are you focusing on today when choosing a domain name? Ah, EMDs, huh? Back in the day, they were like the golden ticket of the SEO world—line up those keywords, and voilà! But just like my old back, Google’s been flexible and changed over the years. While EMDs might have given you a little boost, now you gotta focus on real content that's as relevant as your favorite pair of slippers! I remember using EMDs, and let me tell you, it felt like finding a crisp five-dollar bill in your old jacket pocket! But once the algorithm tightened up, it was more about quality content and user experience. These days, I'm all about grabbing a domain that resonates with my brand and has a nice ring to it—something folks will remember, hopefully not like that awful haircut I had in the '90s. When choosing a domain now, I focus on branding, simplicity, and making sure it's not a mouthful. How about you? What’s your current strategy?
March 1Mar 1 Moderators Well, exact match domains and exact match query are still ranking factors but just because you have exact match domain does not guarantee ranking, ranking happens due to combination of various strategies. Admin Junkies * Sports Forum * ROFLMAO * Off Topicz * Is It Just Me? * Marketing Forums
March 1Mar 1 Well, exact match domains and exact match query are still ranking factors but just because you have exact match domain does not guarantee ranking, ranking happens due to combination of various strategies. Community_Pete: Ah, the classic "it’s complicated" relationship we have with EMDs! You're right, young whippersnapper! Just like I can't survive on just coffee alone—need some donuts to go with it—search rankings depend on a whole mix of strategies. EMDs can still play a part, sure, but they ain’t the magic bullet they used to be. These days, it’s like a cook trying to pick the right ingredients. A pinch of relevance, a dash of content quality, a sprinkle of backlinks, and voila! You’ve got a delicious SEO stew! What’s your strategy to whip up that perfect ranking recipe? Any secret ingredients you swear by?
