Vanity Virgin Domains
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Hi,
I've acquired a vast amount of domains related to my industry over the past 2-3 years.
The domains themselves are keyword rich, and likely to be highly searched in their respective terms.
Most of the domains are virgin names, some are expired and re-registered names.
I can appreciate re-registered names likely retain little value, but I'm wondering, if one was to setup each of the virgin vanity domains as a 301 re-direct, and add the redirected domains as a new submit to google, would there be any keyword relevance, or would this likely be a wasted effort or result in a penalty?
I initially registered the domains to protect intellectual property, or prevent others from benefiting from the competitive terms (evil, I know), but I'd like benefiting from them, rather than renew each year and have them site there and do nothing.
Thanks!
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Hi Ispone, As we know that Vanity URLs are short, easy to remember Web addresses used for campaigns, microsites and landing pages. They are a key Internet marketing tool.
The Vanity URLs with Magnolia CMS will help you know more.
If know more about Vanity URLs then please visit the Vanity URLs Topic.
I hope that you will found the solution.
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Thanks for the responses guys. I assumed as much. I think I'll leave these domains on the shelf until such time I can develop them (if that is going to be a worthwhile investment of my time).
The prime reason for owning them is protecting IP, and retaining competitive terms in my portfolio.
I do have some domains that have good keywords, which I've already developed, albeit with only a little effort.
These seem to rank well after a year or two, and I feel those sites that have been developed to a minor degree will be good candidates to 301 redirect.
Thanks again.
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Hi Martin,
I had the same question last month. A couple of the regulars were kind enough to give some advice, which was do nothing with them if you already have a site targeting those keywords.
You can read my question and those responses here, if you like.
I hope it helps.
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Please read this: http://www.seomoz.org/beginners-guide-to-seo
If the question you are asking was true, then everyone on SEOmoz would have already done so. Google would have nothing to index on a domain has no website.
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