January 25, 2008

Keyword Tool for Registering Great Domain Names

So far we've shown you some of the basics of domain investing at Domain Treasure Map. But, you also need some tools to help you succeed and make money in the domain name game.

Keyword tools help us select the right domain names by finding high traffic, high value keywords. This in turn leads us to the high income domain names that can generate great PPC revenue.

Before you register any domain name you should always perform a thorough keyword analysis. There are some free tools available, but in many cases the results are out of date, and you do not gain the in-depth information that's required to really excel in this business.

That's why we need a tool like WordZe. You can use WordZe to help you find profitable new domain names, as well as determine which expired domain names are worth registering. At one time or another I've used all of the free keyword tools, and I've also had accounts with the other paid keyword tools. But, honestly none of them can hold a candle to WordZe!

It costs a few dollars every month, but you'll make that money and more every time you register a high traffic domain name. Check out these short videos (Keyword Research Video, Dig Tool Video) made by WordZe staff to see how this tool can jumpstart your domain investing business.

January 24, 2008

Type-In Traffic According to Google

Have you noticed that the latest version of Google's Toolbar does not always take you to the address that you typed into the toolbar.

Under certain conditions the "Address Browse Bar by Name" feature in the Google Toolbar automatically takes you to a random, pre-determined site when you type in a specific url. It does not take you to the address you typed in.

For example, if you type "hockey.com" into the address bar, it takes you to www.nhl.com. You DON"T go to www.hockey.com! The problem is the average person at home won't even know what's happening and they may never get to your www.hockey.com site.

This happens under certain conditions when the user does not type in the preceding "www" AND either:

1.) Your title tag does not match your url

2.) Your site is not indexed (most parked pages)

This can present a problem for domain investors that rely on type-in traffic on parked pages.

Let's hear your opinions.

January 23, 2008

Coupons for GoDaddy Domain Renewals

Like everyone, I know costs can really add up when renewing domain names.

Well, I was just about to renew a few domain names the other day when I remembered that GoDaddy has some great coupons running for domain renewals. I thought I'd pass these coupon codes on to everyone at Domain Treasure Map.

Here are some of the best coupon deals right now:

BTPS4 - 10% off anything
OYH3 - $3 off or $6.95 .COM domain name
OYH2 - $5 off a $30 purchase
BTPS7 - 20% off any order of $50 or more

If you're going to buy or renew 4 or 5 domains, you could easily save $10. That's lunch for you or your partner! Just enter the coupon codes when you checkout.

GoDaddy coupons can also be used for their hosting and cash parking services. Then you'll really boost your savings, besides getting some of the best customer service in the business.

The coupon codes may not last for long, so if you have some domain renewals coming up you may as well take advantage of these FREE coupons now.