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Why Your Domain is Prime Real Estate

November 20, 20242 min read
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Build Your Online Empire: Why Your Domain is Prime Real Estate

Think of your favorite website. Maybe it's a store you love, a news site you check daily, or a social media platform where you connect with friends. Now, imagine that website as a bustling shop on a busy street. That street address? That's your domain name!

Just like in the real world, location is everything online. But your domain is more than just an address; it's prime real estate that you can develop to build a complete online empire.

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Here's how your domain is like valuable land:

  • The Foundation: Just as a plot of land is the base for building a house, a shop, or a skyscraper, your domain name is the foundation for your entire online presence.

  • Expansion Possibilities: You wouldn't limit yourself to a single room on your property, would you? With a domain, you can build out! Think of your main website as the main building. But you can also add "structures" like:

    • A blog: Share your expertise and connect with your audience. (Think of it as a charming guesthouse on your property!) 🏡

    • An online store: Sell your products or services directly. (This is your storefront attracting eager customers!) 🏪

Email addresses: Create professional email addresses using your domain (e.g., [email address removed]). This is like adding a prestigious mailbox to your property. 📬

Why is this "digital real estate" so valuable?

  • Brand Recognition: A strong domain name builds trust and credibility. It's like having a recognizable landmark on your property that everyone knows.

  • Customer Loyalty: When customers know where to find you online (your consistent "address"), they keep coming back.

  • SEO Power: Search engines love well-developed online properties! The more you build on your domain, the easier it is for people to find you.

    "Because of search engines' growing reliance on accessibility and usability as a ranking factor, the easier a domain (or URL) is to read for humans, the better it is for search engines." Mmeje, C. (2024, November 11). Different domain types and best practices for SEO. Digi-Haze Digital Services & Marketing. Retrieved from [https://moz.com/learn/seo/domain]

Ready to become an online property mogul?

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Didi Gomez-Hayes

Didi Gomez-Hayes is the Owner of Digi-Haze Digital Marketing Agency where she is determined to help local business owners to optimize their online presence, maximize brand awareness, and ultimately Be Seen in 'The Cloud'!

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What is the goal of a digital marketing strategy?

Digital marketing goals often focus on new customer acquisition, better leads, and brand awareness. Defining goals depends on your company's objectives. For goals to be achievable, they should be specific and measurable.

What are local citations?

A local citation is any reference to your business online that includes your basic contact information: particularly your business name, website, address, and phone number (NAP).

How many citations is good for Local SEO?

Your industry will play a role in how many citations you'll need to accrue to get an SEO advantage, with some sectors more likely to have a higher number of citations than others. On average, businesses that rank on the first page of local search results will have
around 80 citations to their name.

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