Top Level Domains (TLDs) and SEO

Question: I am aware that content is the best way to go for SEO. With content I have managed to get 1st place in google for some good keywords, even on a blogger domain.

I also am aware that the domain name can play a HUGE role in SEO, I have ranked well for certain keywords, with ok content and ok backlinks with .info domains.

My QUESTION is will it help with SEO if I get an exact keyword domain on a non tld country domain, for example insurance.se etc.

Thanks for your help.

Answer:

TLDs only play a part when it comes to targeting specific Google’s (.co.uk, .com.au, .de etc.) however with a non-specific TLD you can always tell Google which you’d like to target via Google Webmaster console … just with a country specific TLD it’s done automatically – you don’t have the choice.

In terms of TLD “power” no one TLD has any more power than another (Eg. It’s a myth that .org carries more weight simply because of the TLD).

The advantage with having a keyword included in your domain is that your keyword becomes a natural part of the link – most non-SEO people use mysite.com as their anchor text – and if your keyphrase is included by default then it’s a win-win!

Ever get bored of typing in your most commonly used websites over and over again?

You could just bookmark your favourite sites and click those links but did you know there’s an even quicker way?

With this method you can set your own keys or initials to automatically jump to any site you wish.

For example, I have mine set up as follows:

• Facebook – f
• Google.com – g
• Google.co.uk – guk
• Google Adwords Keyword Tool – gak

So basically I open a new blank tab in firefox, type f into the address bar & automatically jump to facebook. It’s a great time saving method & essential for those spending long periods of time on the computer.

This is easy & takes 2 minutes…

Bookmark a page as normal (hit Ctrl + d or click ‘Bookmarks’ > ‘Bookmark this page’).

Go back into the Bookmarks menu & find your new bookmark. Right click and choose properties.

In the ‘keywords’ box simply type the key (or combination) you wish to use.

That’s it! To test it simply open a new tab / window and in the address bar type your key (or combo) that you used above … it should automatically bring you to the desired page.

My previous post gave instructions on how to Block FarmVille. This one deals with how to unblock FarmVille (or any other app for that matter).

Good news again, it’s simple when you know how!

• Login to facebook and click Account > Privacy Settings

• Select Applications and Websites.

• Click Blocked Applications.

• In that menu you’ll find a list of your blocked apps, just click ‘Remove’ and you’ll have access to it again.

Block FarmVille on Facebook (or other annoying applications)

If you’re looking for how to Unblock FarmVille, check this instead.

Are you a bit like me, using facebook (on a personal level) primarily to stay in touch with friends & family? I imagine then that you are also sick of your friends’ status updates about their progress in FarmVille, Mafia wars & I am guessing you don’t want to know about their horoscope predictions?

The solution is simple:

Find a FarmVille (or offending application) post in your news feed.

Click Hide & choose to Hide FarmVille.

Simple, effective & yet surprisingly unknown by most users.

Blocking Farmville Notifications

Sometimes (all the time) you’ll get notifications to start playing FarmVille / Mafia Wars / [substitute application name here].

The easiest way to get rid of existing requests it to click the x beside the invite, simple huh?

So what about blocking future requests?

Hurray! This can be done! The easiest way to do this is to search for the application name and go to it’s page. Under the apps profile pic you’ll see a link that says ‘Block Application’. Click it!

Tada! No more annoying invites to things you don’t want.

Unfortunately (and I believe this is a huge facebook flaw), this is a reactive measure rather than a proactive … surely there’s a way to block ALL apps to begin with?

Enjoy your spam free news wall!