Are Best + Keyword domain names still valuable? - GoFuckYourself.com

cordoba · 10-30-2025, 02:32 AM

I have a "best + premium keyword" domain name that I'm developing. It's in a niche that is exploding in popularity.

My question is do such names still have SEO value, or does Google (especially) and the others give "Best" domain names a spam penalization right off the bat?

I'm thinking of spending a lot of time and money (purchasing back links) on it, but wondering if I would be better off doing it for another domain name.

It is already getting a little search traffic, including Google, just from linking to it from a handful of my other sites.

When I type in "best porn sites" to Google, I see that toppornsites.com is number 1, and bestpornsites.co.uk is also on the front page, so it can be done. But I assume those sites have spent a fortune acquiring hundreds of good backlinks.

Jman · 10-30-2025, 05:17 AM

.AI is a good extension to look into

TheLegacy · 10-30-2025, 05:41 AM

In summary, your "best + premium keyword" domain won't automatically give you a ranking advantage or a penalty. Its success will depend on the overall quality of your website and your comprehensive SEO strategy.

EMDs are no longer a magic bullet
Content and user experience are key
Not necessarily a penalty, but not a direct ranking factor
Potential benefits (indirect)
Increased clicks
User understanding
Focus on a holistic SEO strategy

you'll want to focus on:
High-quality, relevant content
Excellent user experience
Strong backlink profile

fuzebox · 10-30-2025, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jman

.AI is a good extension to look into

Those prices though, (especially with a 2 year minimum).

Jman · 10-30-2025, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fuzebox

Those prices though, (especially with a 2 year minimum).

Yeah, i was able to grab a couple before that 2-year change.

VikingMan · 10-30-2025, 05:28 PM

Good luck with bestgimp.com
Definitely a growth market.

cordoba · Yesterday, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jman

.AI is a good extension to look into

Yes, it defnitely is for an AI related site. I have one with an .ai domain with only a handful of backlinks and posts and it ranks well. Worth the fees I would say.

cordoba · Yesterday, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLegacy

In summary, your "best + premium keyword" domain won't automatically give you a ranking advantage or a penalty. Its success will depend on the overall quality of your website and your comprehensive SEO strategy.

EMDs are no longer a magic bullet
Content and user experience are key
Not necessarily a penalty, but not a direct ranking factor
Potential benefits (indirect)
Increased clicks
User understanding
Focus on a holistic SEO strategy

you'll want to focus on:
High-quality, relevant content
Excellent user experience
Strong backlink profile

Thanks - sounds like it's worth it to develop and spend money on then.

Jman · Yesterday, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cordoba

Yes, it defnitely is for an AI related site. I have one with an .ai domain with only a handful of backlinks and posts and it ranks well. Worth the fees I would say.

Nice, we should have a chat about AI, see if we could collaborate

CaptainHowdy · Yesterday, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by VikingMan

Good luck with bestgimp.com
Definitely a growth market.

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10-30-2025, 02:32 AM	#1
cordoba Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,251	Are Best + Keyword domain names still valuable? I have a "best + premium keyword" domain name that I'm developing. It's in a niche that is exploding in popularity. My question is do such names still have SEO value, or does Google (especially) and the others give "Best" domain names a spam penalization right off the bat? I'm thinking of spending a lot of time and money (purchasing back links) on it, but wondering if I would be better off doing it for another domain name. It is already getting a little search traffic, including Google, just from linking to it from a handful of my other sites. When I type in "best porn sites" to Google, I see that toppornsites.com is number 1, and bestpornsites.co.uk is also on the front page, so it can be done. But I assume those sites have spent a fortune acquiring hundreds of good backlinks.

10-30-2025, 05:17 AM	#2
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10-30-2025, 05:41 AM	#3
TheLegacy SEO Connoisseur Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 17,211	In summary, your "best + premium keyword" domain won't automatically give you a ranking advantage or a penalty. Its success will depend on the overall quality of your website and your comprehensive SEO strategy. EMDs are no longer a magic bullet Content and user experience are key Not necessarily a penalty, but not a direct ranking factor Potential benefits (indirect) Increased clicks User understanding Focus on a holistic SEO strategy you'll want to focus on: High-quality, relevant content Excellent user experience Strong backlink profile __________________ SEO Connoisseur Microsoft Teams: Robert Warren SEO Telegram: @TheLegacy54 RobertWarrenSEO.com

10-30-2025, 05:28 PM	#6
VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,576	Good luck with bestgimp.com Definitely a growth market.