Should a domain only be bought, based purely on Google search figures?

[domaina]

I am looking at a purchasing a .com.au

Is it true that a domain name should only be based on google search results?

I have a great name that pulls low results? Does this mean it is not worth while if I am looking at on-selling it? It would be ideal for monetizing as the domain refers to the 'Holiday' niche.

 

[djuqa]

depends on the plans you have for the name.
1/ If purely for parking, Forget it.
The traffic or lack of it would not make it viable.
2/ If you plan to develop it as a small site with some advertising income maybe Ok. depends on promotion you give it and whether google picks it up for the low search result term.
3/ If you plan to really brand and develop it around the niche market, than depending on your input and effort it could do very well.

One thing to remember about low numbers for search terms.
Before they were developed and promoted how many search results was there for "Twitter", "FaceBook", "Youtube", "Insert any Successful Site" ?

 

[Shaun]

I am looking at a purchasing a .com.au

Is it true that a domain name should only be based on google search results?

I have a great name that pulls low results? Does this mean it is not worth while if I am looking at on-selling it? It would be ideal for monetizing as the domain refers to the 'Holiday' niche.

No. You can buy great names that have low values. If someone is already in the space then they may have a better understanding of the real value of this name.

 

[James]

no because google search volumes are very incorrect even on exact match I have seen instances where I rank first on a term which is meant to be say 2,000 exact match volume and you get like 50 hits a month. Even when my description and title is the best. Just a example never trust the data from google.

 

[Lorenzo]

no because google search volumes are very incorrect even on exact match I have seen instances where I rank first on a term which is meant to be say 2,000 exact match volume and you get like 50 hits a month. Even when my description and title is the best. Just a example never trust the data from google.

Google is NOT incorrect.

The reason that you get more than the Google numbers may be because Yahoo and Bing bring more visitors. It's the case for one of my .com

 

[Lorenzo]

I am looking at a purchasing a .com.au

Is it true that a domain name should only be based on google search results?

I have a great name that pulls low results? Does this mean it is not worth while if I am looking at on-selling it? It would be ideal for monetizing as the domain refers to the 'Holiday' niche.

There are many parameters for each different domain so in short, the answer is no.

 

[Shaun]

Google is NOT incorrect.

I completely 100% disagree with this comment.

I have proven G to be wrong on numbers on numerous occasions.

 

[Lorenzo]

I completely 100% disagree with this comment.

I have proven G to be wrong on numbers on numerous occasions.

Hi Shaun,

I can only analyse examples...

P.S: are you getting my messages on Skype

 

[James]

Google is NOT incorrect.

The reason that you get more than the Google numbers may be because Yahoo and Bing bring more visitors. It's the case for one of my .com

Um yes it is...

Google Keyword Tool is a guide only, Google owns what 93% of the Australia market, so you can not tell me bing/yahoo's 7% will make a huge impact for extra results.

I own 70 websites in different niches I know Google figures I deal with them all day, I also research things on a large scale for various clients, I deal with the KW tool all day...

The problem for the Australia market the Google tool is the best, the other keyword tools all have very poor data sets. You need your own tool or other forms of keyword research to mix every thing together...

 

[coreyg]

I am looking at a purchasing a .com.au

Is it true that a domain name should only be based on google search results?

I have a great name that pulls low results? Does this mean it is not worth while if I am looking at on-selling it? It would be ideal for monetizing as the domain refers to the 'Holiday' niche.

What is the domain name you own?

Cheers
Corey

 

[Honan]

Um yes it is...

Google Keyword Tool is a guide only, Google owns what 93% of the Australia market, so you can not tell me bing/yahoo's 7% will make a huge impact for extra results.

I own 70 websites in different niches I know Google figures I deal with them all day, I also research things on a large scale for various clients, I deal with the KW tool all day...

The problem for the Australia market the Google tool is the best, the other keyword tools all have very poor data sets. You need your own tool or other forms of keyword research to mix every thing together...

The OP hasn't mentioned the Keyword Tool
Maybe he/she be just quoting search result numbers

 

[Lorenzo]

Um yes it is...

Google Keyword Tool is a guide only, Google owns what 93% of the Australia market, so you can not tell me bing/yahoo's 7% will make a huge impact for extra results.

I own 70 websites in different niches I know Google figures I deal with them all day, I also research things on a large scale for various clients, I deal with the KW tool all day...

The problem for the Australia market the Google tool is the best, the other keyword tools all have very poor data sets. You need your own tool or other forms of keyword research to mix every thing together...

well, I mentioned .com , not .com.au

As I wrote previously, I can only analyze real examples. Keep in mind that each month is different so unless the trend is steady, it's likely you get different results.

 

[Data Glasses]

technology changes , just think of how many cloud names are being regged on speculation alone ? and yet the search volume is currently low for most but expected to rise over time