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Hello! I am a new domainer who has had early success with the geodomain niche. I'd like to continue geo growth in my portfolio. My question is: Which is more valuable, a full length location name + keyword or the abbreviation of the location + keyword?

For instance, which would be more preferable (random examples):

www. californiaspaceships .com

-or-

www. caspaceships .com

I understand that length plays a role in domains. How does it effect the domain in this regard?

Thanks so much! I look forward to your responses.
 
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@Arpit131 could throw some light based on his experience with GEOs?
 
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For me in particular, the first one where the complete geographical name is used, works better.
Not so much on the shorter form.

So, I believe the complete name works. It has more probability of selling.
For example, I highly target Las Vegas with different niches. What seems to work so far is "Las Vegas + Keyword" instead of "Vegas + keyword"

That's how it has turned out for me. If there are people who have done better with shorter names, pls share your views as well.
 
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@Arpit131 Thanks for the response. Do you believe in your experience that the authority of 'Las Vegas' outweighs 'Nevada'? Your expertise is appreciated!
 
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early success with the geodomain niche

Although I am a fan of geo (couple hundred) I can say from my experience that sometimes the buyers have little or no logic in their minds. I've had large market names with tons of organic traffic that were worth 2 to 4k easily yet offers came in at 2 to 4 hundred. Just to weed out all the tire kickers I have all geo names at a minimum offer price of 500. City first, then category...but be prepared to sit on them for a reg cycle or two in addition to the initial year registration.

edit: I just went back and looked over the last year and my biggest geo sale was category then city...man this biz is cray cray!
 
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@Arpit131 Thanks for the response. Do you believe in your experience that the authority of 'Las Vegas' outweighs 'Nevada'? Your expertise is appreciated!

Yes I believe that in many aspects! Unless the niche is something exclusive to Nevada.
 
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Hi Artyfact I love geo domains pure geos are gold. jsut look at any map if the location is good buiy the .com. also geo + services or #Geo + products are also good. This year Feb we bought VegasCarsales.com already had over 31,000 visitors. Also bought http://lasvegasairporttaxis.com/ its doing good with visitor numbers. its long domain but matches geo targeted location and services.
 
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