Learn SEO for Free : Domain Names and SEO

Today we will discuss about important criteria for "Business" branding and a "lesser" important metrix for Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
This is one of the most arguable topic among worlds top search optimizers and marketers, as domain do hold some important message in terms of easy to remember, business theme, brand and so on..

Now the question is why Domain name is important?
Mostly there are three major concerns
1. Reflects the overall business theme.
2. Creates and manages a Brand
3. Gives an indentity to the business
4. Keywords included in domain name (URL) are generally good for natural search SEO

How to choose a domain name ( Tips)
1. It should be as per your business need
2. A smaller domain name is easy to remember
3. Domain without one or more dashes need to be avoided ( traffic may be lost to others)
4. A .com is preferred for a commercial activity, while .org is for organizations and .edu for eductional sites.
5. Multiple domain names ( with all the extensions possible will help to redirect visitors to the main domain)

To find a useful domain :
As domain booking is a first-come-first-serve process, you need to check Domain Name Availability first.
The available domain then has to be coupled with Website Hosting Space.

SEO Tip for Better Ranking:
Everytime you are creating a URL ( page name / file name) dont use ? or avoid passing variables with = signs, rather use a tangible name to the page.

Here are a video which will help you in selecting a domain name:

Forthcoming Internet Problems in 2010

Predict the future of Internet?
Many people say its bright...
Some say its a bit dull...
How about a warning that it will be a infrastructure crisis ?
Dont believe me....

Here is a news from chinadaily.com,

Booming demand for Internet services combined with insufficient infrastructure investment could leave the Web vulnerable to brown outs within three years, a study released Tuesday predicted.
Nemertes Research said Internet providers need to invest from $42 billion to $55 billion -- or 60% to 70% more than current plans call for -- to stave off interruptions to the digital economy that could happen if the Net bogs down. "The next Google, YouTube, or Amazon might not arise" if the situation isn't fixed, Nemertes said.
The problem, the group said, is that bandwidth usage is outpacing infrastructure build outs. While core fiber and switching/routing technology "will scale nicely," Internet access resources could soon be overwhelmed in three to five years, Nemertes said.

Read the complete story here

Monster.com Hacking Incident

Are you aware of the new interest hackers are having?

May not be a political one but certainly something to think about.

According to SMH.com ;
Monster.com waited five days to tell users its system had been hacked, in a security breach that resulted in the theft of confidential information for more than a million users, a company executive told Reuters on Thursday.
By the time the US job-matching website shut down the illegal operation, run from two server computers at a Web-hosting company in Ukraine, the names and confidential contact information of some 1.3 million job seekers had been stolen,

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Internet security is a concern for all now!!

Best Hosting and Ranking worries!!

Whats is WebHosting and does it affect Search Visibility?

An ISP(Internet Service Provider) provides internet services such as Domain Name Registration, Website Hosting Space etc. Web hosting or simply hosting means storing/uploading your web pages/web site on a server space allocated. Web hosting normally includes control panel, FTP ( File Transfer Protocol) access and email services.

How to choose the best hosting provider?
Reliable website hosting provider should be chosen according to:
- Your requirements
- Years of Service
- Support Type (Telephone Support is preferred)
- Any hidden features
- Competitors
- Try before you buy offer if any

E.g.
Newfunda.com provides all the features for linux and windows hosting for single and multiple domains with or without reselling options.

Shared Hosting does not affect much your rankings if all other things such as domain name, file names and navigation are same. If you have a dedicated ip and the servers are changed including domain,then its obvious you will be facing "sandbox" as the domain will be considered fresh.

Selecting a Hosting Service

Which Hosting Service is Best for you?

Ask yourself following questions:

1) What are my requirments? Do I need just a small space, host a site and forget?
2) What is my budget?
3) What is the hosting company reputation?Is the company new one?
4) Compare features and pricing with options available.
5) What is the support type?
6) What are the clients which are hosting from the particular company?
7) Any technical features like servers, bandwidth, database support, software versions, control panels and FTP etc.
8) Any hidden terms or pricing?

If you are looking for a reliable host in India, I would recommend www.newfunda.com