Many thanks for the quick responses and this was as I had hoped. I found some websites with free in the domain with some very high domain authorities and your answers confirm my thoughts.

Thanks again and I'll let the client know.

Hi,

This may seem like a simple question but a new client of mine wishes to use a domain name with the word "free" in it.

The website will offer free activity vouchers.

I couldn't see this being a problem as there a lot of websites that do this although he was told it may present a problem with the search engines thinking the site was spammy. It won't be and will be offering information and vouchers on local sporting activities.

I was wondering if anybody could clarify this please so I can give him a more definitive answer to his question.

Thanks for your help.