Pick a Domain
There are a few rules of thumb you need to know when choosing a domain name for your affiliate marketing site. They are:
- Make the domain name relevant to the product you’re selling. If you’re trying to sell PC utility software from umbrellasurprise.com, chances are you’re not going to get many conversions.
- Think about keyword density. If the word “registry” or “spyware” is a common theme in your campaigns, try to add those keywords into your domain name for more search relevance – it may positively impact your cost per click.
- Hyphens are the enemy. Try to avoid come-here-to-buy-things.com; with each hyphen you lose more and more search relevance.
- If you’re selling more than one product from your domain, pick something a little more generic and catchy – you have a significantly higher chance of finding repeat customers.
Domain Registration Directories
eNom – domain name registration, web site hosting and email services
Go Daddy – domain names, web hosting and SLL certificates
Network Solutions – domain names, web hosting, web design and online solutions
Domain People – register domain names, transfer domains, resell domains
