MOBI domains search on Google

[aliweb]

Hi,

Let's say there are two domains:

www.xyz.com

and

www.xyz.mobi

Let's assumes xyz search on Google returns 1 million results. Can this be used as a selling point for .mobi domains? I mean will google return xyz.mobi in results (because it's .mobi for mobiles) or it wouldn't hence we can't say that because the term xyz return 1 million results hence xyz.mobi holds much value!?

Thanks

 

[netfleet]

In theory Google should differentiate whatsover based on a G-TLD extension.

xyz.mobi has as good a chance as xyz.com in showing high for a search. All based on SEO stuff.

saying that though cc-TLDs do get preference in the corresponding country. maybe Google will work out whether people are searching from a phone or not and add weighting appropriately.

Anyway in answer to your Q, yes, the more results for xyz, the higher value your mobi should have

 

[Jeff]

... maybe Google will work out whether people are searching from a phone or not and add weighting appropriately.

^ Perhaps (and I definitely agree with the "SEO stuff" aspect, as well)? :blink:

I'm having a hard time with the actual question from the O.P., IMHO.
Can you provide some examples using actual Google search feature? :gl:
Thanks for the assist.
-Jeff

 

[aliweb]

^ Perhaps (and I definitely agree with the "SEO stuff" aspect, as well)? :blink:

I'm having a hard time with the actual question from the O.P., IMHO.
Can you provide some examples using actual Google search feature? :gl:
Thanks for the assist.
-Jeff

Basically I meant to say that when you search something in Google it doesn't show you .MOBI results. Which means if only when you will search from your mobile only then you can see .MOBI domains or others if you want. So I guess even if some generic term has high usage on Google it will be of no use in having .MOBI domain of same term because like I said won't show up in Google and will only show up in mobile search which has few users.

 

[Jeff]

Since Google itself isn't using its "dot Mobey", I think your assessment is, for the most part, correct IMHO. :gl:

I'll post additional thoughts once I've had a chance to scan some search results on Google, as well! :talk:
Goodnight for now.
-Jeff

 

[raredn.com]

I have never ever seen a .mobi name come up searching google for topics (I am a frequent google searcher), I think aliweb is right, .mobi is invisible to anything but a mobile device

I think it makes sense that google has done this, as .mobi was only meant to be for mobile devices

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[netfleet]

Well what are some well known mobi sites? Easy enough to see if they are indexed?

Perhaps it's just because as a new extension, there aren't many content rich sites with plenty of inbound links out there yet.

...

just checked flowers.mobi is indexed despite being parked

 

[raredn.com]

I think even if indexed, google will put all the weight towards mobile searches anyhow. I think google would think it would only anoy people to come accross mobile specific sites on their pc's and laptops (while searching googles general search), I think google has kept this in mind so pcs and laptops see sites made for pcs. I think any amount of indexing and links will only help on mobile devices. Just my two cents, I may be wrong

Also another point on .mobi. .mobi sites with ads don't make any sense, if you click on an ad link it goes to a .com standard website, so this is unfair for advertisers I think, the pay per click ones are getting ripped off

I am not pro or against .mobi by the way. I am pro .com that is all I know when it comes to domain names

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[netfleet]

I think even if indexed, google will put all the weight towards mobile searches anyhow. I think google would think it would only anoy people to come accross mobile specific sites on their pc's and laptops (while searching goodles general search), I think google has kept this in mind so pcs and laptops see sites made for pcs. I think any amount of indexing and links will only help on mobile devices. Just my two cents, I may be wrong

I agree makes sense.

Also another point on .mobi. .mobi sites with ads don't make any sense, if you click on an ad link it goes to a .com standard website, so this is unfair for advertisers I think, the pay per click ones are getting ripped off

Good point - i hadn't thought of that. Broadly speaking .mobi site should only really produce decent rev once advertsisers have caught up and created theor own mobile friendly sites.

Back to OP question - the number of results of xyz does give an indication of the 'popularity' of xyz in general, forgetting about domains for a moment. So, generally speaking & with a few exceptions, the more results, the higher value all domains containing xyz. IMO

 

[raredn.com]

I agree makes sense.



Good point - i hadn't thought of that. Broadly speaking .mobi site should only really produce decent rev once advertsisers have caught up and created theor own mobile friendly sites.

Back to OP question - the number of results of xyz does give an indication of the 'popularity' of xyz in general, forgetting about domains for a moment. So, generally speaking & with a few exceptions, the more results, the higher value all domains containing xyz. IMO

.mobi site should only really produce decent rev once advertsisers have caught up and created theor own mobile friendly site, yes that is the only way that would make sense, the advertisers on a .mobi site would have to have a mobile friendly site themself, or the whole purpose is defeated of the 'mobile thang' in the first place

"the more results, the higher value all domains containing xyz" Nicely put netfleet : )

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