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Is a private domain name better for search engine ranking than a hosted domain (like on Blogger.com)
assuming content value is same, and both url contain same keyword phrase
asked by Appletreedeals 2 months ago
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thranax says
Yes, and no. Using a site like Hubpages allows your pages to automatically fit within the current competition to some degree. (Explains why Wikipedia articles are always in the top of the searches for definitions.)
spartanking1978 says
Not for a newbie, absolutely not. At present, most search engine algorithms follow in Google's footprints and focus on 1) inbound links and 2) relevant content. Private domains can be useful if, for example, you are Intel Corporation and already have a well established presence on the web. Private domains are like icons on your desktop for frequently used applications.
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