Why is this easier? Because people don't have
time to remember your URL. They are focused on what THEY want to do
(i.e. 'fix laptop'.) therefore it's much easier to remember your URL
if it describes what they want to do.Choosing a domain name like this
also has the added advantage of telling your customer EXACTLY what
you can do for them. No questions or confusion. ('Do they sell laptops?
Do they sell laptop parts or add ons? Do they fix laptops?') A good
domain name helps the search engines rank you for your chosen keyword.Although
this is still up for much debate, many webmasters and SEOs think that
a domain name with your top keywords in it is much better than a domain
name without your keywords.They think that search engines use the
domain name to help rank your website. So, in theory, someone with
a website about affiliate programs would rank higher (all other things
being equal) if their domain name was http://www.affiliateprograms.com
than if their domain name was http://www.makemoneyonline.com.
Tip: Try to include your top keyword or keyphrase in your domain name
if you can - but not at the expense of your audience. If they can't
remember it, they probably won't come back or recommend it to anyone.
A good domain name establishes you as an authority on your specific
niche.I was advising someone just the other day who wanted to start
their first affiliate marketing website. They were about to make the
same mistake almost all newbies make: choosing a domain name that
was way too general.Here's the thing: Unless you have the resources
of Amazon, Yahoo or shop.com, you just can't compete with the overly
general sites. Successful marketers will tell you that the most profitable
websites are found in the niches. A good domain will reflect your
niche and, as such, establish you as the authority in that area.Think
about this, if you need a part for your Toshiba Laptop, would you
rather go to a website named www.laptops.com
a website called www.Toshiba-laptop-parts.com? Which one do you think
will have a larger selection of Toshiba laptop parts? Which one do
you think is the authority on Toshiba laptop parts?Choosing a good
domain name can help you stand apart and keep your customers coming
back to buy more. By following these three tips, you can choose the
right domain name and skyrocket your website sales.About the Author:Kate
Fox is contributing writer to Web Conversion: How To Sell More With
Your Website For more free tips and articles on how to improve your
web conversion rate and make more sales, visit: http://www.web-conversion.com