It is believed that Google gives extra weightings when you have keywords in your domain name.
When choosing a domain name for SEO purposes, there are some basic rules to follow:
- Do not use a name with a hyphen in it.
- Try to include your main keyword in your domain.
Include the chosen keyword with another word, ensuring that the domain can easily be remembered. For example WebDesignSEO.
These types of domains score high on SEO, awarded rankings and easy for people to recognize for linking.
- Ideally get the .com version of your chosen domain name. Different geographies place different emphasis on others domain types such as .ca, .cn, .in, etc.