How to Use Stop Words in Domain Name
As time goes on, competition for a shrinking number of available domain names increases. Periodically, you may try to register a domain name that is unavailable. If your desired name is unavailable, you can add "stop words" to the domain name. In the context of domain names, "stop words" are words such as "the" and "a" that are added to your desired name. Search engines ignore stop words, helping you to obtain the highest listing possible in search engine results.
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Browse to a domain name registrar, such as GoDaddy, Network Solution or Yahoo Domains.
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Search for a domain name that includes a stop word, such as "a" "the" or "go," for example. These words are ignored by search engines and help you rank higher in search results.
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Purchase the available domain name that includes the stop word. Be prepared to enter your name, address, billing information. You can pay for the domain name with a credit or debt card. You'll also need to enter an email address and account password. For example, if you are buying your domain name at GoDaddy, enter the desired name on the front page and click "Go." Click "Continue to Registration" and enter the requested information. During the purchase process, you can select the number of years to keep the domain name registered.
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