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Penguin update vs numbers in domain names

by evo33
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Hi there,

I have a quick question that am unsure related to the new Penguin updates and how they impact domain names (.com).

Will having a number at the beginning of a domain name affect search engine positioning/SEO and does google rank domains names containing a number lower than without with the new google algorithm?

Reason why I ask this is that I am looking at possibly purchasing an online store which contains a number in the domain name and am not sure if search engine rankings for this 3+ yr old business will be affected due to the reason why this website is for sale.

Any feedback much appreciated
#domain #google #names #numbers #penguin #update
  • Profile picture of the author stan22
    Well, all you're going to get here are guesses.
    here is mine:
    There are far more important factors to worry about, that affect the rankings.
    As for the k'word dillution, it actually could help, with the G alg update, just a few weeks ago. They announced that the exact match domains will be penalised for... being exact.
    Yes, G is the only benefactor of the whole SEO mess it creates, by keeping everybody swaying to their tune.
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    • Profile picture of the author evo33
      Originally Posted by stan22 View Post

      Well, all you're going to get here are guesses.
      here is mine:
      There are far more important factors to worry about, that affect the rankings.
      As for the k'word dillution, it actually could help, with the G alg update, just a few weeks ago. They announced that the exact match domains will be penalised for... being exact.
      Yes, G is the only benefactor of the whole SEO mess it creates, by keeping everybody swaying to their tune.
      Thanks stan and gee I didn't notice until now as per your reply that exact match domains will be penalised for being exact by Google.
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