domain name keywords

[deronsizemore]

What is the best way to research domain name keywords before picking a domain?

Lets say I've got two domains in mind:

1. monstertruckrally.com
2. bigtruckrally.com

Of these two hypothetical names, how would I find out the one with the better keywords? Go to a keyword tool like Overture and type in each name separately and see which comes back with more searches? Or another way?

[Chris]

see which phrase is used more "big truck" or "monster truck"

[deronsizemore]

Ok thanks. I wasn't sure to do that or use each word separately like test "monster" then "truck" or like you said "monster truck".

Thanks

[andyf]

IMO you should use first less popular keywords and start building your site around that,
don’t go behind keywords instead build a brandname site. It will take time and you will have to work hard.

[Chris]

Nothing quite like more work for less payoff.

[Cutter]

If you are building a site with returning visitors I would be more interested in using the shorter or easier to remember domain name. Domain name keywords aren't nearly as important as they used to be.

[limosearch]

Depends if you want a national monster truck rally or just a regional city, having inbound links using the search phrase inbound to your main page or
secondary pages. Use the http://tools.seobook.com/general/keyword/

[limosearch]

Monster wins over Big - hands down.


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monster truck rally schedule top bids 221 126 63 32 Y! Sugg DP NB monster truck rally schedule monster truck rally schedule G Sugg