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Over the years a common question that I am repeatedly asked by new internet
marketers is, Why do I need a domain name? It is an important question that
we have all asked before.
If you are relatively new to this wonderful thing called the internet, understanding
why you need your own domain name is crucial to your online success.
Let's start with a simple a simple example. You're at a party doing a little
networking. You meet a person who shows interest in your pet care business and
they ask, "What is your URL?" To which you reply something like, "www.geotowns.com/heartland/carlisle/854534/"
Now my question is, do you really think they remembered that? If they did,
do you really think they got the impression that you are operating a serious
and reputable business? I doubt it.
Can you fix it? You bet. Buy your own domain for less than 2 cents a day! Then
you can tell them your domain is something like. "www.PreciousPets.com"
Doesn't that sound a lot more professional and easy to remember? Oh, and by
having your own domain name you also get your own email address. So now instead
of saying, "You can contact me at John070368@hotmail.com" You can
say, "You can contact me at John@PreciousPets.com"
But hang on, there is more. For that measly 2 cents a day having your own domain
name can also drastically increase your traffic volume. How you ask? Many search
engines will only include you in their results if you have your own domain name.
This cannot be overlooked. You NEED to listed in the results of search engines.
After all, to get customers, they need to be able to find you!
In conclusion having your own domain name will...
- Increase you Professionalism
- Make your URL more Memorable
- Give you your own Email Address
- Help get you listed in the Search Engines
- Increase your Traffic levels
I firmly believe that your own domain name is one of the best investments,
if not THE best investment, you can make in your site. After all, I doubt 2
cents a day will break anyones bank. Oh, and after you expensive it to your
company it would cost a fraction of a PENNY! I think you get the picture. To
purchase your own domain name check out http://www.listopt.com/web_solutions.html
About the Author:
Glen Hopkins is the director of ListOpt Publications Inc. If you're looking
to build your newsletter subscriber base quickly, easily and inexpensively,
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